Original Article was featured in The Huffington Post – MBL Opening Day, April 1, 2013
The 2013 Major League baseball season has officially opened, with no fewer than 6 teams led by new managers. Much like business, winning in baseball requires a sustained effort over the long-haul characterized by overcoming inevitable setbacks, slumps and challenges beyond a given organization’s control.
Business leaders, especially recently promoted or newly appointed executives, would be wise to pay attention to how the season unfolds for Terry Francona in Cleveland, John Farrell in Boston, Mike Redmond in Miami, Bo Porter in Houston, Walt Weiss in Colorado and John Gibbons in Toronto because all have the specter of Alexander Pope’s “Hope springs eternal in the human breast” hanging over them.