Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey were inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame last weekend. Both gave emotional speeches. Griffey, with tears in his eyes, remembered that he never would have made it without the unconditional support of his father. In the same way, Piazza, referring to all of the other Hall of Famers present said, “Nobody gets to the Hall of Fame alone,” Piazza said. “Nobody on this stage with me got here without teammates, community support and mentors. We all have a responsibility to future generations.”
The Code says, “I will be a positive influence on the relationships on the team.” It is that positive encouragement that helped both men fulfill their potential. How many of your team members have you encouraged? To encourage someone is far more than acknowledging a good play from time to time. What are some ways that you can be more of an “encourager?”
