Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Tommy Short is a high-performer who has never met a challenge he didn’t like. He exemplifies a way of life that demands mental fortitude one can’t learn in a book. And in his case, his way of life came from rising to the challenge of his own personal standard…in front of an audience of thousands. Tommy Short is the Founder of Think Better, Perform Better and a retired D1 Men’s Basketball referee. The same impartiality that once drew scorn is now welcomed by business teams he coaches to game-changing performance…under pressure, and towards the extraordinary future that awaits.Please visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ZEojnC6lf34Website: https://www.thinkbetterperformbetter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbetterperformbetter/

When you’re chasing a dream, you never can be sure where it will lead. Today’s guest took a serendipitous leap of faith, and found everything she never knew she wanted. Caley Rose is an award-winning singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed Queen of Positivity whose music has a message. Using indie-pop with a sunny twist, she delivers confidence-boosting anthems to women and youth across the continent. And empowers them to not just go for what they want, but demand all that they deserve and more.For more with Caley Rose, please visit our YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DzHzAASu9KoWebsite: https://caleyrose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleyrose/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaleyRose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaleyRose

In his pursuit of a worthy challenge, Dr. Matt Poepsel achieved the titles of Marine, Ph.D and Ironman finisher. Independently, each title carries its own lofty clout, but when properly positioned, becomes a trifecta that can’t be beat. He is an author, speaker and Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index, where he aligns talent with strategy to deliver unprecedented results. It’s an evolutionary framework that harnesses the power of technology and psychology to create better work for a better world. And with focus on authenticity above all else, he develops managers into leaders of people, advancing ever forward.For Extra Innings with Dr. Matt Poepsel, visit: https://youtu.be/Tw_6G7o_O3cWebsite: https://www.mattpoepsel.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpoepsel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattpoepsel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattpoepsel/

Dr. Russell Clayton is an award-winning scholar and executive development coach who is on a mission to get others from where they are to where they want to be. And he does it using the power of emotional intelligence. His facts-based approach balances science with ideals to influence leaders from the classroom to the boardroom. And by challenging the traditions of how work gets done, amplifies outputs and work and at home. Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PNQLeAHLCKUWebsite: https://russellclayton.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellwclayton/?hl=pa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38418838

Today’s story is one of hope, hardwork and resilience as Joel is joined by a woman who is shifting international business frameworks using customer-centric solutions. Dr. Mary Ritz is the esteemed founder, thought-provoking leader and guiding force of Almenta International, a professional development firm optimizing performance to bring learning to life. With a global perspective rooted in humble beginnings, she challenges the notion of profits before people. And by refocusing on what matters most, has unlocked the key to limitless opportunity, no matter what continent - or village - you call home. For Extra Innings with Dr. Mary Ritz, please visit: https://youtu.be/trnijbaO5DAWebsite: https://almentainternational.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mary_ritz2015?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mary-Ritz/100010919674383/

Joel is joined by a mindfulness expert whose high-octane strategies are leveling up organizations everywhere. So who is Mike Lee and how does he do it? He’s an in-demand keynote, two-time author and founder of Mindshift Labs, where purpose meets mental health to unlock world-class performance. Using a countercultural approach that fuses science and experience with lessons learned from the best in basketball, he’s written a new set of rules for our ultra-competitive world…and it’s changing the game for business and high-achievers alike. Please visit our YouTube channel for more: https://youtu.be/CaUQn_4y308Website: https://mindshiftlabs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoismikelee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeleewhois

Luke Russert possesses a pedigree steeped in journalistic history, one may even argue journalism is in his DNA, but it was the crushing pressure and weight of expectations that sent him on a captivating journey to the furthest corners of the world. He is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and son of the late Tim Russert, famed host of NBC’s Meet the Press. In his debut memoir, Luke chronicles his three-year quest to self-discovery. Not only did it take him to nearly 70 countries around the globe, it helped him define who he was beyond his father's shadow…while grieving - and honoring - the legacy he built.Please visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/JjZ4P2e6Rvkhttps://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9780785291817/look-for-me-there/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukerussert/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukerussert?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeRussertNBC/

Rob and Anissa Elsey each built successful careers in their own right, but a first-hand experience with addiction helped them realize a higher calling as recovery philanthropists. The result was In the Name of GRACE, a non-profit that affords safe, sober housing - and the opportunity for change - to people recovering from substance abuse. By removing the stigma comes hope, the most powerful antidote to the heartbreak that is addiction. Website: www.inthenameofgrace.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InTheNameOfGraceOrg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntheNameofGrace/

As we wrap up a month filled with fantastic guests, we highlight one in particular...Ted Barrett. We’ve had all types of leaders on this podcast. And athletes. And ministers and pastors. There have been numerous PHDs. But Ted Barrett falls under all of those categories, not to mention he is someone who has taken a punch from the likes of George Foreman and Mike Tyson. He’s a leader, an athlete, a minister, a legend in the game of baseball. Let’s sum it up this way and call him Reverend Doctor Crew Chief. Ted Barrett’s big league umpiring crew spanned from 1994-2022. He worked 33 playoff series, is the only ump in history to work the plate for two perfect games and be on the field for three. For more with Ted Barrett, please visit: https://youtu.be/U-H5PXADZyk

Liz Harding is an accomplished privacy attorney who brings more than two decades of expertise to clients on both in the UK and the US. She is the dual-qualified Vice Chair of Technology and Data Privacy for Polsinelli. She’s an international authority on all things compliance who is as versed in AI risks as she is in regulations. And thanks to her business-focused approach, has remained a pragmatic source of counsel, in the legal community and beyond. Website: https://www.polsinelli.com/elizabeth-liz-harding Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.harding.731?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxNjg1Mzk1MDExNjU4MDQyXzE2ODU2MzcxMDQ5NjcxNjY%3D

On this episode, Joel chats with Shawn Barber, the former NFL linebacker, Vice President of Business Development at McInnes Group and exemplary community leader in the land of the Chiefs. In his athletic career, this All-American’s impressive decorum was rivaled only by his devotion to service. The fingerprints of his stewardship - and the relationships that came of it - can be found everywhere, having uplifted scores of people throughout the community. In some ways, it’s like he never really left the game. But by understanding his impact from a different perspective, continued his legacy as a standout - for all the right reasons - long after his retirement as a player.For Extra Innings with Shawn Barber: https://youtu.be/mq84MT8QVGAWebsite: https://mcinnesgroup.com/advisors-consultants/shawn-barber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnBarber59

TODAY’S EPISODE FOCUSES ON RESILIENCE AND ADVERSITY. JOEL GOLDBERG OFTEN SPEAKS ABOUT DREAMS, AND HE CHRONICLES THE JOURNEY AND PATH OF SO MANY SUCCESSFUL LEADERS, CEOS, ENTREPRENEURS AND ATHLETES BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM FALLS APART. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DREAM BECOMES A NIGHTMARE. TODAY'S GUEST IS ONE OF THE BETTER GUYS JOEL HAS MET IN HIS NEARLY 30-YEAR BROADCAST CAREER. BUT HE’S DIFFERENT THAN WHEN HE FIRST COVERED HIM AND JOEL WOULD ARGUE THAT HE'S AN EVEN BETTER PERSON NOW. BUT WHAT HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE WAS HORRIFIC. WOULD YOU SACRIFICE IT ALL TO LIVE YOUR DREAM. TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOW AND WIN TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. SCOTT SPIEZIO DID AND IT NEARLY KILLED HIM. NOW, HE HAS CHOSEN AND FOUGHT TO SAVE HIS OWN LIFE AND OTHERS.

On this episode of Rounding The Bases, Joel is joined by a history-making entrepreneur who is paving the way for the next generation of female business leaders. Her name is Fahteema Parrish, the Founder, President and CEO of Parrish and Sons Construction Company, the first-ever Black woman-owned recipient of Kansas City’s Small Business of the Year Award. The groundbreaking achievement is a testament to her roots, where hard work done right and learning from mistakes always chart a path to success. And in her mission to be the best, has energized her team to achieve more than it ever thought possible, while empowering women to do the same. For Extra Innings with Fahteema Parrish, visit: https://youtu.be/yWdV0bdcWOQWebsite: https://parrishandsonsconstruction.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrishandsonsconstruction/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/parrish_n_sons Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parrishandsonsconstruction/

To get results you’ve never had, you have to challenge yourself to something you’ve never done. So when Lauren Golden was confronted with the overwhelm of being a young, working mom, she took unprecedented action to find her freedom. It was a courageous first step that altered the trajectory of her life, and in turn, those of tens of thousands of women around the world, fast-tracking her ascent from savvy businesswoman to an entrepreneurial icon. Lauren Golden is an international bestselling author and award-winning CEO of The Free Mama, a global movement committed to helping 1 million women lead the awesome, guilt-free lives they deserve. She serves inspiration daily with her dynamic energy and megawatt smile, challenging the notion that moms should never have to choose between family and finance. She is living proof that despite what anyone says, it really is possible to have it all.For extra innings with Lauren please visit: https://youtu.be/EHSzXmvoDY8Website: https://laurengolden.com/book-club Instagram:

Todd Miller is the System Vice President of Security at SSM Health Systems and a subject-matter expert on public protection. His marquee initiative incorporates security personnel into the care-team fold, lending to a tactical solution that’s as innovative as it is proven. And by drawing on years of experience as a top intelligence officer, is able to detect - and diffuse - complex threats before they become a problem, allowing hospitals to endure as safe havens for healing. For Extra Innings with Todd Miller visit: https://youtu.be/Ft7aIGSW4y0Website: https://changeagentpresentations.com/home/the-speaker/

We’ve had all types of leaders on this podcast. And athletes. And ministers and pastors.There have been numerous PHDs. But today’s guest can fall under all of those categories, not to mention someone who has taken a punch from the likes of George Foreman and Mike Tyson. He’s a leader, an athlete, a minister, a legend in the game of baseball. Let’s sum it up this way and call him Reverend Doctor Crew Chief. Ted Barrett’s big league umpiring crew spanned from 1994-2022. He worked 33 playoff series, is the only ump in history to work the plate for two perfect game and be on the field for three.

In honor of Independence Day, we welcome a distinguished leader who brings more than 35 years of military accomplishment. With trust in training and a focus on results, he found the way forward in rank and decorum. It didn’t just earn him two stars for excellence, but a reputation as one of the most adaptive officers in modern military history. Major General Christopher Hughes is in the guest seat today, an award-winning author, executive coach and President/CEO of Northwest Consulting. With expertise ranging from emotional intelligence to innovation, his legacy lives on as he continues to serve, being all he can be, always for others. Website: https://www.the-way-forward.com/ | https://rooseveltdc.com/our-team/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091329607233

It's time for our "best of episode" to round out the month of June. Most successful professional athletes grew up dreaming of playing sports at the highest level. In the case of Lorenzo Cain, he never even played baseball until his sophomore year of high school. The outfielder went on to win a World Series with the Kansas City Royals while earning MVP honors in the 2014 American League Championship. The recently retired outfielder Rounded the Bases with Joel for a trip down memory lane.Please Visit our YouTube page for more: https://youtu.be/PaDQldIEF4Q

On this episode, we hear from an award-winning power couple who are more than trainers…they’re transformers. Since pioneering the world of online personal fitness, this dynamic duo has flexed, smiled and built their bodies into bona fide brands. Micah Lacerte and Diana Chaloux are the co-founding owners of Hitch Fit Gyms and Rockbody Retreat, where big goals yield even bigger results. By modeling what it means to believe in yourself, they have earned accolades - and magazine covers - that at times seemed impossible. But despite it all, their most notable success has been in the thousands around the world they have helped gain strength…in mind, body and spirit. For Extra Innings with Micah and Diana visit: https://youtu.be/swevfgATRfEWebsite: https://hitchfit.com/ | https://www.rockbodyretreat.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianachaloux/?hl=en | https://www.instagram.com/micahlacerte/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/micahlacerte?lang=en | https://twitter.com/dianachaloux?lang=en Facebook: https:/

On this episode, a three-peat World Champion golfer who won his titles without ever seeing the ball joins Joel Goldberg. Jeremy Poincenot, is a memorable speaker whose inspiring story will open your eyes to the power of teamwork. By focusing on his own purpose, he learned that independence is good, but INTERdependence is great. And that no matter the challenge, together, success is limitless.For Extra Innings with Jeremy Poincenot: https://youtu.be/RtmmOLSMaukWebsite: https://www.jeremypoincenot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremypoincenot/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeremyPoincenot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremyPoincenot/