At every level of baseball I coached, I assessed the players in relation to the skills they possessed and the skills they needed. My goal was never to win, but to be competitive. If we could do what the best teams did, I reasoned, the team would compete, and that

I love Will Guidara's advice to new managers, "don't cannonball".  I realize people want to make a good impression, and prove their value, however to me there is a two-part process.  First, do your homework.  Second, set a clear vision for what you WANT

This is Part 4 of My LinkedIn Series: Leadership Lessons from Little League As little league manager, I become the repository of knowledge about the game. I also learned the expectations for each position. This is not always fun. In baseball this meant reading the little league rule book. You

This is Part 3 of My LinkedIn Series: Leadership Lessons from Little League Baseball is interesting because players of all shapes and sizes can play any position. There can be a little bit of the body-sizing that happens in other sports, but not as much. When you see a baseball

This is the second article in my LinkedIn series on Leadership Lessons from Little League.