The One Inning That Changes the Whole Game (And Your Leadership)
Summary
Hosts Jonathan Collier and Alan Briggs compare summer to baseball’s seventh-inning stretch, urging leaders to pause, reset, and reconnect before the fall sprint. They discuss combating mission drift and fatigue by intentionally celebrating wins, prioritizing solitude, and rebuilding relationships. The episode offers practical strategies for using this transitional season to gain renewed momentum and clarity for the second half of the year.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Summer as the seventh inning stretch
Baseball chat: Team performances and the game's resurgence
The metaphor: Using summer to reset and refocus
Practical rest: Scheduling breaks and Sabbath rhythms
Celebrating wins: Acknowledging progress and team victories
Reconnecting: Investing in family and relationships
Personal summer plans: Travel, fishing, and windshield time
Rapid fire questions and closing thoughts
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