Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

We're rounding out another great month of Rounding the Bases! This is a different episode, but a fantastic one as Joel Goldberg takes his audience behind the scenes on the streets of Cooperstown. Covering the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Induction has always been a dream for Joel, one that became a reality when the late, great, legendary Buck O'Neil was inducted in July 2022. In this episode, we hear the sounds from Cooperstown as Joel interviews Hall of Famers, fans, and friends capturing the spirit of Buck O'Neil.

Mike Foster is the founder and innovator of Lazser Down. The veteran coach needed a couple of seconds and a small screen debut to realize traditional sideline technology was lacking. But it took years of trial, error and fine tuning to finally get it right. Now that prototype has become a product, and it’s giving teams an undeniable advantage measured in yard, foot or inch. The future of football has arrived, and it’s ready for kickoff. For Extra Innings with Mike Foster, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBMikeFosterwww.lazserdown.com

Andrew Forman, is the Founder and CEO of Givz, the marketing platform that’s driving an important shift in retail behavior. From his groundbreaking idea came a better way to conduct business that’s as simple as a discount but as impactful as a donation. His proven model has become imperative to the identity of the most socially conscious brands. And it’s not just profitable, it’s philanthropic, and actually changing the world. Givz Website: https://www.givz.com/For Extra Innings with Andrew Foreman, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBAndrewForman

Suzyn Waldman is an icon of the airwaves. She’s the trailblazing pioneer with a Boston accent who built a home - and a legacy - in the Bronx. She walked away from the bright lights of Broadway to make a different kind of mark for herself in the male-dominated world of sports. Now nearly four decades later and against most odds, she’s changed baseball’s broadcast game for women and men everywhere. The National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee and legendary Yankee’s color commentator overcame sexism, discrimination and critique sometimes with grace, but always with grit. In doing so, she succeeded when many thought she wouldn’t, and became a stalwart of the game as deeply woven into pinstripe lore as the hard hitting legends who came before her.

Today’s guest is a tenacious entrepreneur whose story is as American as apple pie. Her name is Karen Boyd and she’s the owner and managing director of Patrice’s Culinary Collective. The recipe for her success requires one part inspired southern tradition mixed with two parts discerning quality. Sprinkle in four generations of home-taught skill...the result is an urban epicurean experience unlike any other, and it’s finally ready to be shared. Her repertoire includes soulful food and state of the art instruction, offering a feast for the senses, no matter your craving or culinary persuasion. For Extra Innings with Karen please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBKarenBoydWebsite: https://www.patricesculinarycollective.com/

Dr. Dean Gray is the Vice President of Defense and Health at MRIGlobal, a renowned Midwest research institute based in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Gray is responsible for the company's business operations across national security and defense and global health profit and loss units. With empathy and intention, he diligently monitors the international bio-landscape, leveraging science and tech to solve some of humanity’s most complex problems. For extra innings with Dr. Dean Gray please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBDeanGrayMRIGlobal Website: https://www.mriglobal.org/

Father Thomas Curran, S.J., is the newest past president of Rockhurst University who broke the mold of Jesuit tradition on his mission for scholarly excellence. With a literal handful of degrees and penchant for transformative leadership, he reinvigorated a community’s dedication to social justice. And from “the least” came the house that wisdom built, along with a city he’s leaving better than it was before.

Before you can sell your brand to the world, you have to know what attracts the world to your brand. So how do you do it? By tapping into the power of emotive marketing, not to sell, but to attract. Brian Gregory, the CEO of Admanity, a marketing consultant firm, joins Joel Goldberg to discuss the next generation in marketing, which is to tap into the emotional side of your advertising to draw in your audience. A fascinating concept that just might be what your business is missing. For extra innings with Brian please visit: https://youtu.be/cBA8DbbeSbYFor your free offer with Admanity email: info@admanity.com and mention this podcastAdmanity Website: https://admanity.com/For Extra Innings with Brian, please visit: https://youtu.be/cBA8DbbeSbY

A different episode for Rounding the Bases, but a fantastic one as Joel Goldberg takes his audience behind the scenes on the streets of Cooperstown. Covering the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Induction has always been a dream for Joel, one that became a reality when the late, great, legendary Buck O'Neil was inducted in July 2022. In this episode, we hear the sounds from Cooperstown as Joel interviews Hall of Famers, fans, and friends capturing the spirit of Buck O'Neil.

We are rounding out another month, which means we are airing our "Best of July" episode on Rounding The Bases. This episode features Bonnie Hagemann of EDA Inc, the world class firm at the forefront of workplace equality. She may be the Chief Executive, but don’t call her the boss. She’s a leader whose deep expertise is changing the way the world does business from the top down. By amplifying the strengths they didn’t know they had, she’s setting blue chip culture ablaze, and laying the groundwork for the workplace of tomorrow.For extra innings with Bonnie please visit: https://bit.ly/RTBBonnieHagemann

There’s a saying that people don’t leave companies, they leave bosses. As workers continue to demand better, Joel's guest would argue that what many are calling the "great resignation" is actually a “treat me like a human” revolution. She’s a celebrated academic from New Orleans weighing in on the new school of leadership for our post-pandemic world. Her name is Dr. Michelle Johnston, the best-selling author, award-winning executive coach and Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University of New Orleans. With compelling research, she’s facilitating seismic mindshifts, and positioning leaders to retain their talent. We may be working in a digital world, but authentic human connection can still reign supreme. For extra innings with Dr. Michelle Johnston, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBMichelleJohnstonDr. Michelle Johnston Website: https://michellekjohnston.com/

As Major League Baseball heads into one of the greatest weekends of the year, the Hall of Fame Induction, Joel sits down with Kiona Sinks who is prepping for what will be one of the most significant weekends of her career. Kiona is the Community Engagement and Digital Strategy Manager for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. And this weekend, Kiona will witness the legendary Buck O'Neil being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Buck O'Neil played a major role establishing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, where Kiona now proudly carries on his legacy. With the same legendary spirit as the late, great Buck O’Neil, Kiona also highlights black achievement in America’s pastime and advancing a community where all walks and colors can equally share in its joy. For more conversation on this young emerging leader visit: https://bit.ly/3yGhhF1Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Website: https://www.nlbm.com/

Mental health is a conversation Joel has had many times on Rounding the Bases because of its importance. A startling one in five people will struggle with mental health during their lifetime. That’s twenty percent of the population. Yet still, a stigma remains and resources are lacking compared to traditional healthcare. Kelly Specht has made it her life’s work to raise mental health awareness. On June 23, 2017, Kelly's oldest son Carl took his own life. He was an All-American kind of guy with brains, brawn and enviable career success, but this illness doesn’t discriminate. Carl’s Cause was born, and his parents Kelly and Bob set out to raise awareness about mental health. Four years later, they’ve raised more than $350,000 and saved countless lives by reminding us that it’s okay not to be okay, and help is just a phone call away. For more on Carl's Cause visit: https://carlscause.org

Our guest is serious about making business relationships fun. He’s a big picture thinker whose business ownership success strategies aren’t just proven, they’re supercharging the entrepreneurial community. Paul Kirch is a podcast host turned founder of the exclusive think tank that’s like rocket fuel for your business. He calls it BOSS Academy, but most just call it awesome. What began as a simple ambition to bring like-minded professionals together has evolved into a growth acceleration platform that packs a major punch. With a master mind set on collaboration and his own set of rules, he’s facilitating successes one breakthrough at a time.For extra innings with Paul Kirch visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkN3GInQ2nMPaul Kirch Website: https://www.paulkirch.com/BOSS Academy: https://www.bossacademy.com/

Fear can be a powerful motivator. If given the opportunity, fear can create dysfunction through ultra-competition and chaos. But for those savvy enough to frame it appropriately, fear also has the potential to become our greatest teacher. Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas are the founders of Co-Creation and authors of the bestselling book "UnFear". They are masters of organizational transformation and have unlocked the secret to not just harnessing fear, but channeling it to achieve breakthrough performance. With their proprietary four-part framework and human-centric approach, they’re reshaping the mindset behind traditional workplace models. And in doing so, creating cultures of learning and engagement, where fear-based behaviors are a thing of the past. Co-Creation Website: https://cocreationpartners.com/Unfear: https://unfearbook.com/

In every thriving business, the product may be its heart but the company’s culture is its soul. Culture can light the fire that sets mediocre companies apart from the stuff of legends. Bonnie Hagemann doesn’t just know culture, she lives and breathes it…into her company and those of her clients. She is the CEO of EDA Inc, the world class firm at the forefront of workplace equality. She’s a leader whose deep expertise is changing the way the world does business from the top down. By amplifying the strengths companies didn’t know they had, Bonnie is setting blue chip culture ablaze, and laying the groundwork for the workplace of tomorrow. Connect with Bonnie Hagemann https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/For more conversation with Bonnie visit: https://bit.ly/RTBBonnieHagemann

Happy 4th of July! For this holiday episode, we are sharing one of our favorites from the year that celebrates our military and our country. Kelli Campbell-Goodnow and Colleen Katzenberger are members of a distinguished class of military spouses known as Gold Star Wives. The Gold Star Wives are survivors of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Kelli and Colleen are two of countless spouses who were given the insurmountable task of keeping their soldiers’ story alive while also rewriting their own. Folds of Honor, an incredible organization that provides support and scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen helped the women to chart new paths forward for themselves and their families. Now, through their work with Folds of Honor, Kelli and Colleen are paying it forward, and helping other military families who are forced to deal with the unimaginable.

It's the end of the month, which means we're airing our "best of" episode! This month, we are featuring Jason Benetti. Jason's story is one of inspiration and grit. He pursued a dream and made it his reality. He is one of a kind and a man to be admired. Listen to his amazing story as he became the voice of the Chicago White Sox...and a star in more ways than one. For more conversation with Jason visit our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RTBJasonBenetti

Today on Rounding the Bases, we’re pulling back the mask of workplace culture and getting real. Here to help us do it is the pro of power dynamics whose expertise is as innovative as it is disruptive. Meet Dr. Kevin Sansberry, the behavioral scientist, author and founder of KEVRA: The Culture Company that is leading the movement against toxic workplaces. With an aptitude for authenticity and research-informed solutions, he’s at the forefront of a cultural revolution. By detoxing organizations and shifting mindsets, he’s improving the practices that help high performance teams cultivate genuine change…no pretense required. For more conversation with Dr. Kevin Sansberry head to https://bit.ly/RTBKevinSansberryhttps://www.kevraconsulting.com/

Today’s guest is nothing short of a dynamo. He’s equal parts DEI authority and entrepreneurial wonderkid whose purpose-driven thinking has earned him international renown. Arthur Woods, global best selling author, subject matter expert and perpetual champion for workplace diversity is the man of the hour. His tech prowess is unmatched by most, with countless more who stand to benefit from his hiring inclusivity index, his proprietary, first of its kind tool. His inspired TEDx talks grant you permission to lean into your inner hero, and his e-platform Mathison promotes equality in the workplace on an unprecedented scale. With unstoppable New York energy and a splash of Miami flair, he’s blazing a trail for underrepresented job seekers around the world, and won’t quit until each of them has found their perfect match. For more about Arthur Woods check his websites:www.arthurwoods.com and https://www.mathison.io/