Leading By Being A Beacon & Support Beam
I am reading the great book, Pete Rose: An American Dilemma, by Kostya Kennedy. Pete Rose was one of my baseball idols growing up. I loved going to Cincinnati Reds games with my dad and watching him play. Baseball is such an interesting sport. Then as a young adult I got to watch him as a player/manager. Rose is an interesting person to read and study about. I was crushed when I learned of his gambling issues and when he was banned from baseball. I try not to ever judge people by their worst moment and I’ve found it best to view everyone as human and not a superhero. The Pete Rose I remember is Pete Rose, the player, team captain, and team manager. Kennedy wrote that Rose’s Golden Rules were: be on time and play hard.
One of his teammates described Pete Rose like this, “He was a beacon and a support beam.” As a beacon, Rose led with purpose, creating a positive impact, and fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment. Just like a lighthouse guides ships safely to shore, a beacon leader offers support and guidance, helping team members navigate challenges and uncertainties. A beacon leader also provides a clear vision and direction, helping others understand the goals and purpose of their efforts.
As a support beam, Rose was a supportive leader investing in his team’s potential, promoting confidence and capability. As team captain, Rose spent time boosting morale and motivating team members to keep pushing forward. This motivation a s support helped team members align their efforts and stay motivated, even during challenging times.
By being a beacon and strong support beam we can help our teams navigate tough times while maintaining focus and commitment.
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[…] An American Dilemma, by Kostya Kennedy. I already wrote inspired by Pete Rose in Leading By Being A Beacon & Support Beam. Yesterday, while reading, I was intrigued by Kennedy telling that one of Rose’s team members […]
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