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Release Date: June 13

Winning teams aren't built on stats alone—they're built on trust, chemistry, and stories.

In this energizing episode, Damon sits down with Joel Goldberg, longtime Kansas City Royals broadcaster and leadership keynote speaker, to explore what business leaders can learn from championship dugouts. Joel shares what he’s seen from the frontlines of Major League Baseball—and how the same habits that create great locker rooms also build great cultures.

From handling slumps to leading with humility, this episode is packed with real stories and actionable insights for anyone who wants to lead with more trust, clarity, and humanity.

What You’ll Learn:

• What baseball clubhouses can teach business leaders about team culture
• Why trust—not titles—is the ultimate leadership currency
• The #1 lesson from interviewing over 1,000 elite athletes
• How to build instant credibility (without overselling yourself)
• Why storytelling is your most underused leadership skill
• What to do when your top performers go into a “slump”
• The secret to great follow-up questions—on and off the mic
• How Joel defines success (and how it’s evolved)
• The difference between leading with people vs. at people
• Why consistency beats charisma over the long haul

In This Episode:

• 00:00 – What Joel’s learned from 1,000+ athlete interviews  
• 02:30 – The link between trust and locker room chemistry  
• 05:00 – Why slumps happen—and how leaders should respond  
• 07:45 – Building connection before results  
• 09:20 – How Joel earns trust fast as an interviewer  
• 12:10 – What good follow-up questions sound like  
• 14:30 – How to apply clubhouse lessons to corporate teams  
• 17:50 – The art of storytelling: trust, emotion, relatability  
• 21:00 – Vulnerability and storytelling as credibility  
• 23:30 – Joel’s career pivot: from sports to stages  
• 26:00 – What sports taught him about feedback  
• 28:30 – Joel’s take on success: it’s not about the highlight reel  
• 31:00 – How to stay relevant by being human  
• 33:10 – Final thought: Lead with curiosity and presence

About Joel Goldberg

Joel Goldberg is a veteran sports broadcaster, leadership speaker, and the author of Small Ball, Big Results. For over 15 years, he’s covered the Kansas City Royals, delivering live insights from the dugout and locker room. Today, Joel speaks to business audiences across the country about trust, storytelling, and building championship cultures. His motto: relationships are everything.

Resources & Mentions:

• Joel’s website:
• Joel’s book:
• Joel on LinkedIn:
• Joel on Instagram:
• Joel’s podcast:

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