The Leadership Remix: From Baseball Broadcasts to Building Trust in Business With Joel Goldberg

In this episode of Gen X Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, sits down with Joel Goldberg, Emmy Award–winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, and longtime voice of the Kansas City Royals. Drawing from decades inside professional locker rooms, Joel shares powerful leadership lessons rooted in kindness, consistency, and genuine connection.

Joel and Tabatha explore how the principles that build championship teams translate directly into effective leadership in business and life. From earning trust and fostering strong relationships to leading across generations, Joel emphasizes that success is rarely about grand gestures — it’s built through small, intentional actions done consistently over time.

The conversation also dives into creating a meaningful second act in midlife, embracing change, and staying open to new opportunities. Joel shares behind-the-scenes stories from his broadcasting career, the inspiration behind his books Small Ball, Big Results and Small Ball, Big Dreams, and why leadership always starts with people. This episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to re-energize your career — or your life — with purpose and passion.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction and Sponsorship

01:11 – Welcome to Gen X Remix

01:26 – Meet Joel Goldberg

03:02 – Joel’s Remix Story

05:34 – Transitioning into a Speaking Business

06:52 – Leadership Lessons from Team Dynamics

18:37 – Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace

26:40 – Writing Small Ball, Big Results & Small Ball, Big Dreams