I love turnaround stories about teams that break down barriers to reach their full potential.

Case in point: 25 years ago a Major League Baseball team from a small market shocked the world by winning the World Series. That team, the Minnesota Twins, went from being the worst team in its division to the best team in the world in just one season. One of the catalysts for that change was the acquisition of a pitcher named Jack Morris. Prior to Morris’ arrival, Minnesota was full of young, talented ball players, but they did not play as a team. Morris was a leader on and off the field who helped break down the individualistic behaviors that existed on the team by encouraging veterans to mentor younger players, sharing his vision for success, and leading by example.

His example reminds us that you don’t have to be the boss to transform a group of people into a team. You just have to have the will and commitment to make a difference.

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