I was listening to an interview with J.T. Realmuto after the Philadelphia Phillies big win in the first game of the World Series. It was the 10th inning and the score was tied at 5-5 with runners in scoring position, when the Phillies pitcher threw a wild pitch that Realmuto couldn’t handle. All base runners advanced making the game a real nail-biter. 

Philadelphia went on to win Game 1 in the 10th inning. Realmuto was asked about the pitch and he replied, “The inning was more stressful than it needed to be, I can’t let that curveball (get) by me.” There it is: ownership. The wild pitch totally gets put on the pitcher, but Realmuto said, “My bad.” Was it a little of both? Maybe, but not for one second did he point to the pitcher.

Look at everyone on your team. Where are they falling short? Are they missing targets? Are numbers off? Maybe it’s time to have a, “My bad,” moment. What is your role in this? As a leader, how can you help by taking some ownership for what hasn’t gone so right. The person who threw the “wild pitch” is very clear on their mistake, but you’re a team for a reason. If we can all find the, “My bad,” in the situation, then that’s where great teams begin.

Let’s GO! WE GOT THIS!
Beth

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