Completed
Hiring for Potential – Paul explains why the Braves hire based on potential and how their minor league-style training system helps develop future leaders.
Class Central Classrooms beta
YouTube videos curated by Class Central.
Classroom Contents
Building a Winning Culture and High-Performing Team in Sports and Business
Automatically move to the next video in the Classroom when playback concludes
- 1 Introduction to Paul Adams – Damon introduces Paul Adams, SVP of Ticket Sales for the Atlanta Braves, and sets the stage for a discussion on leadership and building a winning culture.
- 2 Building and Sustaining a High-Performing Sales Culture – Paul shares how the Atlanta Braves have built a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning within the ticket sales team.
- 3 Hiring for Potential – Paul explains why the Braves hire based on potential and how their minor league-style training system helps develop future leaders.
- 4 Focusing on Strengths Over Weaknesses – Paul discusses why he believes in leveraging employees' strengths rather than spending too much time fixing their weaknesses.
- 5 Leadership by Example – Paul emphasizes the importance of leading by example and building trust through open communication and hands-on leadership.
- 6 Navigating Challenges and Change – Paul reflects on how the Braves’ leadership team adapted during the pandemic, using communication and relationship-building to stay connected with their fans.
- 7 The Role of Values in Leadership – Paul talks about how the Braves’ core values—commitment, trust, professionalism, and diversity—shape the team’s culture and guide their decision-making.
- 8 Leadership Advice for the Future – Paul offers his final thoughts on how leaders can leave a lasting impact on their teams by investing in people and maintaining a culture of continuous growth.
