Do you believe in miracles? Forty years after the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice,’ we watched another golden moment unfold as Team USA topped Canada 2–1 in overtime. But the real story wasn’t just the medal—it was the power of encouragement, passed from one generation to the next.
Former players sent messages, families shared memories, and even a jacket from the 1960 gold‑medal team hung in the locker room, reminding every player: people who walked this path before you are still cheering you on. Mike Eruzione, the captain of that 1980 team, offered these words the night before the final—‘This isn’t a miracle. We want these guys to achieve something,’—giving this team a lift you can’t measure on a scoreboard.
And the winning golden goal? Scored with a smile—despite two teeth missing that were knocked out minutes earlier —proof that joy shines brightest when people feel supported.
That same dynamic plays out in business. Talent matters, but belief—shared openly and consistently—matters more. Support from across the roster, from veterans to new hires, strengthens teams, builds confidence, and turns ordinary work into exceptional performance.
As I wrote earlier this year, the right message takes us from zero to understood. Encouragement may not create miracles every day, but it creates momentum. And momentum can make any team—on the ice or in the office—positively golden.