Here’s What Your Hiring Managers Can Learn from the Major League Baseball Playoffs

Hiring employees who are naturally gifted is only half the battle. It used to be that physical ability mattered most. Today, however, employers are realizing that personality — mental toughness, discipline, positivity — is just as, if not more, critical for meaningful success, sustained performance, and career mobility. With the MLB playoffs starting, I’d like to explore how this same concept has played out on the baseball diamond, as well as in the office.