Listen "Showing Up When You're Not at Your Best"
Episode Synopsis
What does real teamwork look like—especially when someone on the team is struggling? In this episode, we unpack a powerful moment from a childhood softball tournament that revealed something deeper than sports: great teams don’t just rely on each other’s strengths—they carry each other through their weaknesses. It’s a story about a pitcher losing confidence, a team feeling the pressure, and one simple message that changed everything: “Just throw the ball in the strike zone. We’ll take care of the rest.” Listen in as we explore how showing up—imperfectly, vulnerably, and with trust—can transform a team’s confidence, chemistry, and outcomes.💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why confidence is contagious—and how its absence impacts the whole team • How small acts of reassurance can reset momentum and morale • The difference between “doing your best” and “doing your part” • What it truly means to support teammates on their off days • How this lesson applies to workplaces, families, and everyday relationships🛠️ Action Step: Ask your team (or yourself): “When someone on our team is struggling, do we judge them—or do we support them? And what does ‘throwing the ball in the strike zone’ look like for us?” Use the answers to build a culture where people feel safe to show up honestly, even on their off days.📌 Perfect For: • Leaders who want to build resilient, supportive teams • Coaches, educators, and mentors • High-performance groups navigating pressure • Anyone who believes teamwork is bigger than individual talent
More episodes of the podcast Awesomeness Abounds
Too Many Ideas To Be Helpful
12/12/2025
Repair the Roof While the Sun is Shining
09/12/2025
The Leaders Without Titles
01/12/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.