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Rob Manfred

MLB, Commissioner
EPISODE 91

Finding Common Ground

Have you ever been in one of those situations where you have to make a tough call and you know that no matter what you choose, someone won’t be happy?

What are you supposed to do in those moments? Well, Rob Manfred is no stranger to this dilemma. Each and every day, he has to manage relationships with the 30 team owners, the players, the fans, and the union.

What you’ll hear in this conversion is how Rob finds common ground to keep moving forward. Finding common ground is not always easy, but it’s a skill that I’ve found in so many of the leaders I respect. Baseball fan or not, I know there’s a lot for you to learn about leadership from today’s conversation.

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Clips

  • Seek common ground with people
    Rob Manfred
    Rob Manfred
    MLB, Commissioner
  • Stay above the fray
    Rob Manfred
    Rob Manfred
    MLB, Commissioner
  • Weather pushback with confidence
    Rob Manfred
    Rob Manfred
    MLB, Commissioner
  • Connect your vision to your team’s success
    Rob Manfred
    Rob Manfred
    MLB, Commissioner
  • Stay out of "defensive mode"
    Rob Manfred
    Rob Manfred
    MLB, Commissioner

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