Making a Statement

There comes a time in a season where a team needs to lay down the gauntlet and show the other teams whose in charge.  This week, the Phillies did just that.  Atlanta game into town on Monday looking to cut the Phillies lead in the National League East.  No such luck for the Braves.  In fact, the Phillies sent them sprawling after three straight wins and extending their lead to 10.5 games.  The Phillies are the best team in baseball and they showed the Braves why they're the best.

While these were very enjoyable games to watch as a Phillies fan-it was expected.  If Atlanta had come in and swept the Phillies, there would be grinding and gnashing of teeth and the Phillies Nation would be shaking.  The Phillies, with confidence and not arrogance, took it to the Braves and won in a blowout, an easy win, and a ninth-inning walk off.

There are times that leaders have to make a statement.  This is not through yelling and screaming, but through follow-up, accountability and consistency.  Leadership is not arrogance, it is confidence.  Leadership is not reactive, but proactive.  Leadership does not rage, but it is enthusiastic.  Every day we have an opportunity to make a statement.  Will is be positive or negative?  It's your choice.