This time of year 📅 always means one important thing for me — a brand new 18U travel softball season is about to begin. Tryouts. Different players. Redefined goals. A fresh start.

It got me thinking about how the beginning of a new season mirrors 🪞 what effective leaders need to do in the workplace. Whether you're coaching teenagers or leading a team of professionals, a reset can be a VERY powerful thing. 💪💪💪

As we approach the end of summer 😎 and the beginning of a new "season," use this as opportunity to take 3️⃣ crucial and impactful steps:

🥎 Establish (or re-establish) expectations. Players need to know what's expected of them on day one and throughout the season. For employees, the same holds true throughout their tenure with your organization. Don't assume last year's standards carried over.  ...