Joe Maddon: Cubs World Series, Leadership & Thriving Under Pressure | EP 6

In Episode 6, Jason Garrett and Joe Maddon discuss the journey of the Chicago Cubs to the World Series, focusing on leadership, team dynamics, and the importance of embracing pressure and competition. Maddon shares insights on maintaining authenticity as a leader, the significance of team meetings, and the strategies employed during critical moments in games, particularly during the 2016 World Series. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of baseball, focusing on leadership, team culture, and the emotional aspects of the game. They reflect on pivotal moments, such as the historic 2016 World Series win, and discuss the importance of building relationships and trust within a team. The dialogue also touches on the role of analytics in decision-making and the value of experience in leadership. Personal anecdotes highlight the impact of family and mentors on their careers, culminating in a humorous yet profound philosophy of 'trying not to suck' as a guiding principle for players.    Coach2Coach covers the intersection of sports, culture, team building, and leadership🎙️A Weekly podcast with Jason Garrett.    **Chapters**  00:00 The Journey to the World Series  08:22 Leadership and Team Dynamics  16:01 Embracing Pressure and Expectations  22:07 Competing in the Moment  23:12 Game Strategy and Decision Making  24:47 The Power of Physicality in Baseball  25:44 Game Seven: The Rain Delay and Leadership  28:23 Building a Winning Culture: Leadership and Team Dynamics  35:44 Lessons from Experience: Growth as a Manager  41:50 Reflections on Early Career Mistakes and Successes  47:52 Emotional Moments: Family and Legacy in Baseball  50:00 The 'Try Not to Suck' Philosophy: Humor in Leadership    Watch and listen to new episodes of Coach2Coach every Wednesday and follow us on social media for all the best moments from the show: https://coach2coachpodcast.com/    You can also listen to new episodes on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.    **Download the full podcast here:**   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033oCLGWqjV0chdpTC1cwO   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2coach-w-jason-garrett/id1896833307   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a2e0265d-da9c-461c-a8be-6f72c7ad7f1b/coach2coach-w-jason-garrett    **Keywords**  #World Series, #leadership, #teamdynamics, #pressure, #expectations, #competition, #baseball, #coaching, #Cubs, #JoeMaddon, #baseball, #leadership, #teamculture, #analytics, #coaching, #experience, #mentorship, #emotionalmoments, #JasonHeyward, #RainDelay, #Game7, #AroldisChapman, #AnthonyRizzo, #KrisBryant, #JavyBaez, #Angels, #GarrettAnderson #Lehigh, #CollegeFootball, #DallasCowboys, #ClevelandIndians, #Springsteen