In addition to my successful for-profit business, Diamond Directors, my wife Kelli and I are co-founders of L.E.A.D. which stands for Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct.
Our L.E.A.D. core values include:
- Excellence – meeting expectations
- Humility – not thinking of yourself less so that you can serve others more
- Integrity – doing the right thing even when you can do the wrong thing
- Loyalty – doing the right thing for the right reasons, even if they’re not popular
- Stewardship – protector of your values and people
- Teamwork – being your best within a group of people who are being their best for a specific purpose
Teamwork is often preached by coaches but rarely defined. As you can see, LEAD has a definition for teamwork and we expect it to be adhered to which converts it from a value to a virtue.
JaKari and Jaylen Wade are brothers. As LEAD Ambassadors, both have been certified as professional instructors by me, which is a comprehensive process.
Here is what JaKari and Jaylen have to say about teamwork:
Jakari Wade
What are the Top 3 qualities of being a good teammate?
Accountability, loyalty and being humble.
What are the Top 3 steps of becoming a good team?
Leadership, dedication and trust.
What is your least favorite sports team?
The Milwaukee Brewers.
Favorite?
The Atlanta Braves.
What are the Top 3 changes your least favorite sports team could do to become your favorite?
Hire a new GM, recruit better pitchers, and add some different coaches.
What’s your favorite hitting drill?
The Wall Drill.
Jaylen Wade
What are the Top 3 qualities of being a good teammate?
Dependability, effort and determination.
What are the Top 3 steps of becoming a good team?
Discipline, determination and loyalty.
What is your least favorite sports team?
The LA Dodgers.
Favorite?
The Atlanta Braves.
What are the Top 3 changes your least favorite sports team could do to become your favorite?
Change their coaching staff, hire a general manager and recruit better players.
What’s your favorite pitching drill?
The Wall Drill.
To help keep your skills sharp, we have introduced a new type of Skill Build—our Virtual Skill Build—where I can help you develop hitting skills anytime, anywhere using anything. Check it out.
Remember: Intelligence tops being smart.
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C.J. Stewart has built a reputation as one of the leading professional hitting instructors in the country. He is a former professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization and has also served as an associate scout for the Cincinnati Reds. As founder and CEO of Diamond Directors Player Development, C.J. has more than 22 years of player development experience and has built an impressive list of clients, including some of the top young prospects in baseball today. If your desire is to change your game for the better, C.J. Stewart has a proven system of development and a track record of success that can work for you.
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