Don’t Be A Team You’re Not
This weekend, my son and I went to watch Murray State play in the NCAA Men’s Baseball College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. What an incredible experience! The Racers got behind in the early innings. Then the Racers were trying to make up the deficit and my son made a great comment. He believed the team was trying to do too much at one time and he said, “Don’t be a team you’re not.”
Murray State had gotten to the college World Series by making contact and getting on base. They have speed and the tactical skills of the game. My son followed up with, “Just put it in play.” The long ball is always a good thing, but it Saturday’s case against UCLA they needed to be getting on base and moving runners.
I thought my son had made a fantastic observation! It highlighted the importance of authenticity and playing to your strengths. In a professional context, it reminds us to focus on what we do best rather than overextending ourselves or trying to imitate others. When we stay true to our core skills, values, and capabilities, we’re more likely to perform effectively and build genuine relationships—whether with colleagues on our own teams, clients, or customers. So, “don’t be a team you’re not” encourages us to embrace our unique qualities and trust in our team’s authentic strengths to achieve success.
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