Motivational, keynote, and workshop audience want the same thing, a speaker with a story they can enjoy and share with others. As a keynote and motivational speaker, I have found that telling a fantastic story is one of the best forms of messaging. One of my favorites is pulled in part from a true story about Al Capone that was retold in the movie The Untouchables starring Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro and Sean Connery. I tell this story and many more in TY COBB, BABE RUTH AND SO ON, book number five in my twelve-part Business Quick Reads series.
Let me share with you a glimpse into my own spin from my Business Quick Reads Series on how Al Capone and Eliot Ness applied teamwork in their respective vocations:
In the movie “The Untouchables,” there is a scene where Al Capone, played by Robert De Niro, is speaking to a group of his men about the importance of teamwork. He uses the example of baseball players Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth to make his point.
Capone says, “I tell you, boys, that if you’re gonna survive in this business, you gotta have heart. You gotta have brains. And you gotta have balls. Now, I know I got the heart and I got the brains. And I got the balls. But what I need is the loyalty. The loyalty of a great team. Like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. They were great players, but they were nothing without their teams. And that’s what I need. I need a great team.”
Capone’s words may seem ironic, given that he is a notorious criminal and hardly a model of teamwork. However, there is a lesson to be learned from his speech. Teamwork is essential in any field, whether it is sports, business, or law enforcement.
Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth are two of the greatest baseball players of all time. However, they did not achieve their success alone. They had teammates who supported them, encouraged them, and worked together with them to win games. This is true of any successful team. The success of the team depends on the contributions of each member.
In the movie, Eliot Ness, played by Kevin Costner, leads a team of law enforcement agents who are tasked with bringing down Capone’s criminal empire. Ness realizes that he cannot do this alone. He needs a team of skilled and dedicated agents who are willing to work together towards a common goal.
Ness’s team includes Jim Malone, played by Sean Connery, a seasoned beat cop who becomes Ness’s mentor; George Stone, played by Andy Garcia, a sharpshooter who provides backup for Ness; and Oscar Wallace, played by Charles Martin Smith, a nerdy accountant who provides valuable information about Capone’s finances.
Each member of the team has their own strengths and weaknesses. However, they are able to put their differences aside and work together towards their goal. They rely on each other for support and encouragement, and they trust each other to do their part.
The lesson to be learned from this is that teamwork is essential in any field. No one person can achieve success alone. It takes a team of skilled and dedicated individuals who are willing to work together towards a common goal.
Teamwork requires trust, communication, and a willingness to put the team’s goals ahead of individual goals. It means setting aside personal differences and working towards a shared vision. It also means recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of each team member and utilizing them effectively.
In the movie, Ness’s team succeeds in bringing down Capone’s empire because they work together. They are able to overcome the obstacles they face because they trust each other and are committed to their goal.
This is true in any field. Whether you are in sports, business, or law enforcement, success depends on the strength of your team. A team that works together effectively can achieve great things.
Al Capone’s speech in “The Untouchables” highlights the importance of teamwork. Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth were great players, but they would not have achieved their success without their teammates. Similarly, success in any field depends on the strength of your team. Teamwork requires trust, communication, and a willingness to put the team’s goals ahead of individual goals. It means setting aside personal differences and working towards a shared vision. When a team works together effectively, they can achieve great things.
Wes Berry is a Keynote Speaker and Workshop facilitator with the professional skills and real-life experience to deliver on any stage. He is a TEDx Speaker and a Wall Street Journal best-selling author; he has written sixteen books in the business and success genres. As an entrepreneur, he built a $750 million international company that operated in 130 countries. Wes has even done some standup comedy as well as radio and television.
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