Over Communicating as a Strategy
How One Company Culture Evolved to Work Better Together Gallop Research continues to show us that increasing employee engagement at work will increase your bottom line. Especially if you have leaders in place who can make it happen.When employees are not...
Perfection’s Dirty Little Secret
Even a Perfect Game is Imperfect To throw a perfect game in the Major Leagues is a herculean task. There have only been 23 perfect games in the 140-year history of Major League baseball. Yet, those pitchers will all tell you, their “perfect” game, was far from...
Want To Have Strong And Diverse Teams?
Don’t Forget The “Inclusion” Part! Chances are you already work with some people who think and look different than you, and have very different life experience. In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, having a diverse workforce is becoming one of the keys to...
Diversity & Inclusion: A View from the Mound
“Creating a culture where people feel safe enough to stretch and grow their strengths, helps everyone on the team be more innovative and successful. True in baseball and true in business.” Jim Mecir Sticks and Stones He was called “Pegga” by his friends on his high...
From CEO to Sales, If You Do This Simple Thing, You’re Way Ahead of the Game!
This one small thing changed the whole culture of a team. It didn’t come from the top. It happened because of a pair of cowboy boots. YOU CAN make a difference, whether on an improv team or at your company! “When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with...
Short Term Memory is the Key to Success
Short Term Memory is the Key to Success by Jim Mecir Like so many of us do, I used to get angry and bitter about my failures. When I finally made it to the big leagues with the New York Yankees, to me, it was inexcusable to give up any runs. Anger turned into...
The Tin Man Knew Psychological Safety
Oh My! Poor Dorothy was scared of lions and tigers and bears. But her team, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion were there to protect her. Today, we would say they gave her “Psychological Safety” to take risks. Does your team make you feel safe enough to take...
Grandma’s Advice is Actually Good for Business – Giving is Better than Receiving
This company president increased her bottom line by having someone’s back. A great improv ensemble works well because they have each other’s backs. It’s a “gift” they give each other. If you say something stupid or screw up on stage, your ensemble will turn it into...
A License to Fail Leads to Positive Change
The License to Fail Every year during spring training Jim Mecir had to compete for a job in the bullpen. His managers pulled him back to the minors if he didn’t perform. His first year with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays was different. Before spring training even started,...
LISTENING is a Super Power
"Most conversations are monologues in the presence of witnesses." Mark Twain Listening is a Super Power! Another dreaded networking event. You are talking to someone. You see them sneaking looks around the room when they think you won’t notice (but you do). Or,...