What can baseball teach us about building a great company culture? Turns out—a lot.
In this episode of Built Different, Eric Tilghman is joined by a very special guest: his son, Crew. As a passionate baseball fan and player, Crew brings a fresh perspective to a conversation about what separates a collection of talented individuals from a team that actually wins.
Using baseball as the backdrop, Eric and Crew explore the parallels between the clubhouse and the workplace – from teammates supporting each other after a strikeout to leaders holding people accountable, giving honest feedback, creating momentum, and making sure everyone understands their role.
Together, they break down five pillars of a great culture: relationships, accountability, feedback, momentum, and winning.
They also discuss why talent alone isn't enough, how one person's attitude can change an entire team, why great leaders need to be both encouraging and honest, and why profitability—just like winning in baseball—is necessary to keep investing in great people and building something better.
Whether you're leading a company, coaching a team, raising a family, or simply trying to become a better teammate, the lesson is the same: Talent gets you noticed. Culture wins championships.
And sometimes the best lessons about leadership come from sitting down and talking baseball with your son.
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