Hospitality Daily Podcast Winning as a Team: What Baseball Can Teach Hospitality Leaders About Culture and Performance - Edward Mady
Jul 5, 2025
Discover how baseball unfolds valuable lessons for hospitality leaders! Edward Mady emphasizes the power of team dynamics and continual improvement. He dives into creating an engaging team culture that elevates performance. The discussion encourages sharing insights and building community to drive success in the hospitality sector. Tune in to unlock strategies that can transform your team spirit and enhance business outcomes!
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Baseball Lesson on Continuous Improvement
- Joe Torrey inspired with the phrase, "you got to keep getting better to stay the same."
- New, strong players raise the whole team's performance and culture benefits from fresh energy and turnover.
Team Growth Can Outgrow Leadership
- Team growth means sometimes your team outgrows you, especially when new members are extraordinary.
- This dynamic helps elevate everyone’s performance in hospitality or any other industry.
Spirit as the 26th Team Member
- The "26th man" on a baseball team symbolizes spirit, which isn't measurable but crucial.
- Intangible team spirit can significantly impact culture and performance across industries.