Tag: Chicago Cubs

Have Fun On The Job: Lessons From The World Series

Written on October 27, 2016.

The Cleveland Indians opened the World Series with an impressive win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night but the American League champions almost didn’t get there. During Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Indians looked like they were in trouble. Starting pitcher Trevor Bauer had injured his finger a few days before in an accident and the wound reopened during the...

Embrace High Expectations: Lessons From Joe Maddon And The Chicago Cubs

Written on October 7, 2016.

The National League Division Series starts tonight and the Chicago Cubs, who haven’t won a World Series since 1908, are one of the favorites to win it all. Since the final out last year when they lost to the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series, almost everyone has expected the Cubs to be the team to beat this year. Unlike most teams, which too often play down expectations, the Cubs have embraced...

Learn How Great Teams Win the Fourth Quarter

Written on October 1, 2014.

The Major League Baseball playoffs have begun. The Chicago Cubs are sitting at home…AGAIN. The St. Louis Cardinals are aiming at another world championship…AGAIN. The question is, why can some teams consistently play at a championship level and others struggle to find success in those same critical conditions? I have spent the last two years interviewing, studying, and researching the habits of Great teams and what...

Carlos Zambrano

Written on August 1, 2011.

“Ultimate Teammate…” They will assume whatever role is necessary for the team to win. Two weeks ago, I visited Chicago to do a series of speeches for Microsoft at a sales meeting. Chicago is one of my favorite cities, so at week’s end my family flew in to join me so we could enjoy for a little vacation. There was nothing I was looking forward to more than taking my two children on their first...