Michael (Mike) Vasaturo serves as vice president with New Haven Terminal, Inc., and is responsible for diverse aspects of operations, from insurance to finances. A longtime New York Yankees fan, Michael Vasaturo was inspired by the career of perennial All-Star Derek Jeter, who retired at the end of the 2014 season.
An Entrepreneur magazine article at that time of his retirement examined how Jeter’s on-field accomplishments translated to the business world. With Jeter considering Yankee Stadium as his office, one key lesson was to “love what you do.” If you are not really into what you do and make a half-hearted attempt, the end result will not reflect your full potential.
Jeter was also a standard bearer of the philosophy that hard work pays off and there are no shortcuts when it comes to success. He was in uniform day-in and day-out, honing different aspects of his game so that they would come naturally when crunch time arrived.
Another aspect of Jeter’s performance that applies to the business sphere is the importance of surrounding yourself with good people. Baseball is the ultimate team sport and in his role as a leader, Jeter was called on to create a harmonious environment that was supportive and conducive to everyone’s shared success.
An Entrepreneur magazine article at that time of his retirement examined how Jeter’s on-field accomplishments translated to the business world. With Jeter considering Yankee Stadium as his office, one key lesson was to “love what you do.” If you are not really into what you do and make a half-hearted attempt, the end result will not reflect your full potential.
Jeter was also a standard bearer of the philosophy that hard work pays off and there are no shortcuts when it comes to success. He was in uniform day-in and day-out, honing different aspects of his game so that they would come naturally when crunch time arrived.
Another aspect of Jeter’s performance that applies to the business sphere is the importance of surrounding yourself with good people. Baseball is the ultimate team sport and in his role as a leader, Jeter was called on to create a harmonious environment that was supportive and conducive to everyone’s shared success.
