• Chasing Dusty Baker

  • Aug 14 2024
  • Length: 50 mins
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Chasing Dusty Baker

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  • In this episode, Chad, Brian, and Jasper are joined by probably one of the most interesting people you will ever meet, Dusty Baker. Dusty is a former MLB outfielder and manager. Dusty played 19 seasons earning two All-Star selections, numerous awards, and the first NLCS MVP. As a manager, he led the Giants, Cubs, Reds, Nationals, and Astros, winning the 2022 World Series with Houston and that's the shortened version. Dusty discusses talent management as a player and manager, his mentors and the lessons he learned from them, the changes in the game of baseball over the years, and the challenges of talent identification management, scouting talent, managing egos, and his approach to business. He emphasizes the importance of combining analytics with the human element in decision-making and the value of trust and forgiveness. Dusty shares his experiences and lessons learned from his baseball career and how they apply to other aspects of life. Tune in for great stories, experiences, and advice from Dusty Baker. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:17 Lessons Learned from Coaching and Managing 05:24 The Importance of Mentorship 08:43 The Challenges of Being a Player 09:12 The Evolution of Baseball 21:22 Changes in Talent Identification and Management 25:19 The Importance of Learning from Mistakes 30:04 The Role of Coaches and Managers in Talent Management 34:21 Scouting Talent in a Globalized Baseball Landscape 35:31 Combining Analytics with the Human Element in Decision-Making 38:32 Managing Egos and Building Trust in a Team 41:34 Lessons from Baseball Applied to the Business World
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