Insider Leadership Lessons and Encouragement for Motivated Professionals Former Microsoft executive and current leadership coach, Jamie Tozzi, is offering Executive Access to her insights and the wisdom of other successful executive guests designed to accelerate and encourage motivated professionals at all levels on their growth journeys. These discussions will go beyond sharing success stories to talk about the real things that leaders face on their “way up” as well as once they “get there” ...
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21. Leadership is an Honor with Anita Huggins, Superintendent Charleston County School District
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Imagine the challenge of leading an enormous, complex system -- 50k students, 6500 employees, 85 schools -- with passionate parent/ caregiver stakeholders that also need to be served. Anita Huggins, Superintendent of Charleston County Schools, leads with a focus on valuing people, serving, leading with enthusiasm, and communicating openly even when…
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20. Say Things The Way Others Can Hear Them
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One of the most important leadership skills is communicating effectively to a variety of audiences. This short 11-minute video will share 3 simple practices that you can use immediately to improve the way you communicate; tell them where you are going, say it simply, and "so what, who cares." Also, learn why fixing your team's problems is less impo…
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19. Great Leaders Master Coaching with Dr. Chris Streck, Chief of Pediatric Surgery, MUSC
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Dr. Chris Streck is well versed in leading in high stress environments and shares his approach that hinges on preparedness and teamwork. Dr. Streck believes in the uncomfortable practice of inviting review and feedback so that improvements are made rapidly in the pursuit of positive patient outcomes. He likens his role as a leader to that of a coac…
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18. Strength and Love with Elizabeth Burwell, Senior Vice President, Team Leader Southern First Bank
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Elizabeth Burwell is able to come across as both Warm and Strong at the same time, something many leaders strive to emulate but few are able to master. Listeners will get an insider look at how she is able to strike this balance, walking in confidence while truly understanding that how you make people FEEL is key to followership. Elizabeth discusse…
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17. Commanding a “City at Sea” with Captain Matthew Thomas, Commanding Officer USS Carl Vinson
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Captain Thomas describes the USS Carl Vinson as a "City at Sea," with 5,000 sailors and all the complexity and functions required to power a city. As Commanding Officer, he is responsible for leading the entire operation. He explains how he leads a diverse group of senior leaders and the communication frameworks he asks them to use, particularly in…
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16. Learn and Empower with Marc Marchant, CEO LS3P Associates LTD
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Marc joined architecture firm, LS3P Associates LTD as an intern over 25 years ago because it provided him a phenomenal opportunity to learn and grow. Today he is the firm's CEO and still views change as an opportunity to advance personally, advance projects, and advance processes. Marc shares excellent advice for early in career listeners including…
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15. Keep Moving: From Good to Great with Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO Easterseals NH and VT
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Maureen Beauregard took over as President and CEO of Easterseals NH and VT at the start of COVID and, rather than hunkering down to weather the storm, she pursued a new strategic plan and took control with her team, growing mission impact from ~$100M to $140M in 5 short years. Maureen discusses a commitment to doing what's right even when it's hard…
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14. Define What You Want to Achieve, Learn, Be Known For with Google President, Michael Clark
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Google President of North America, Michael Clark, discusses his leadership journey through his career at both Microsoft and Google including key moments of learning and growth. He provides several practical frameworks for listeners to use for communicating with excellence, leading through change, and building strong teams. Michael describes himself…
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13. Creating a Championship Team with Clemson University Men’s Soccer Coach Mike Noonan
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2-time NCAA Division 1 Champion Men’s Soccer Coach, Mike Noonan, has an unbelievable winning record, consistently transforming teams into champions. Jamie asks Mike to share his method for success which centers around creating a strong shared mission, practicing team values, and recruiting players to a set of standards that speak to the inherent qu…
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We think that focusing first on our own goals and needs is the best way to achieve results. However, a much more powerful approach flips that script and is something Jamie calls “First THEM, then (and only then) You.” The most powerful leaders are those who practice an Outward Mindset to learn, create value, and make connections for others, their o…
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11. Maximize Your Influence: Use Both Warmth and Strength
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The best leaders are always noticing how their actions and behaviors affect those around them. Strong leaders are master influencers and recognize they can control the way they are perceived by others, and this is very powerful in driving desired outcomes. This episode introduces a model - Warmth and Strength - for leaders to self-assess their impa…
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Each of us in an organization has a unique view out our window and every view is important. Often, early in our career we don't think that our ground floor view is too special. Later in our careers, we miss those earlier floor views, but we don't often go back and seek them out. Truly powerful people in any organization are the ones that understand…
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In this short video, Jamie describes the power of building a Growth Mindset for businesses and individuals. Growth Mindset cultures exhibit high innovation, resilience, and empowerment. Jamie defines a Growth Mindset and compares it to its counterpart, the Fixed Mindset. She shares a case study about how Microsoft transformed its culture using Grow…
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8. "Be Clear, Be Direct, and Encourage" with Rachel Lee
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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Rachel Lee, Sales & GTM at Hex. Rachel is a bit earlier in career than other Executive Access guests but she has powerful insights to share. Early in career listeners will get advice to immediately implement to create success. Senior leaders will be reminded of how the way they show up for others matters and deter…
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7. "Do the Right Thing, Even When It's Hard" with Paula Hodgins
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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Paula Hodgins, Head of Global Sales, Service, and Customer Success, Tanzu Division of VMware by Broadcom. Paula is well-known as a highly principled leader, committed to always doing the right thing, even when it is hard. She talks about the power of creating clarity for your team, avoiding a leadership echo chamb…
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6. "Growth Comes Down to Grit" with Mike Carter
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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Mike Carter, CEO and Founder of eGroup Enabling Technologies, a leading provider of IT solutions and an award-winning Microsoft Services Partner. Jamie began working with eGroup Enabling Technologies around the start of the pandemic and noticed a culture of deep resiliency and customer obsession. Mike shares how h…
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5. "Quirks Aren’t Flaws, They’re Secret Ingredients for Success" with Derek Boxdell
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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Head of Global Sales for Armor and former Microsoft leader, Derek Boxdell. Jamie has long admired Derek’s deep self-awareness and pursuit of growth. Derek openly shares his professional development journey including learning to use his voice and stepping into authentic leadership…something he calls “moving from pr…
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4. "Humble, Hungry, and People-Smart" with Tim Kennedy
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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Trident Construction President, Tim Kennedy. When Jamie met the team at Trident Construction, she was amazed at the incredible culture of customer obsession and profound care. Tim shares how that culture was created and how he stewards it now as the organization is growing so rapidly. He discusses the importance o…
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3. "It's Not About Being Right All the Time, It's About Trying New Things" with Connor Marsden
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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Salesforce.com Executive Vice President, Connor Marsden. Connor is a confident and bold leader who is always pushing himself and his team to think differently and try new things to achieve outsized results. Connor talks about the power of curiosity and the willingness to be wrong. He shares how he values authentic…
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In this episode, Jamie speaks with Maureen Daily, senior educator and former middle school Principal at Porter-Gaud School. Jamie describes Maureen as one of the best storytellers and communicators she has experienced. Maureen breaks down how she prepares for giving a presentation and the importance of knowing your audience. She discusses authentic…
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1. “If You Are Not Keeping Score, You Are Only Practicing” with Dave Willis
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In this inaugural episode, Jamie shares an inspiring conversation with Dave Willis, former Corporate Vice President at Microsoft and current Board Director and Advisor. Dave speaks about the importance of a commitment to excellence, focusing on impact over activities, and keeping score. Dave reflects on his career journey and some key learnings alo…
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Ep. 71: International Scout of Mystery
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On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Royals VP/Assistant GM of Major League & Int’l Operations Rene Francisco. They discuss Rene’s 25 years in Major League Baseball, the world of international scouting, the Royals' World Series run in 2015, almost landing Juan Soto and more. Learn more about your ad choices.…
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On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Reds VP and Asst. GM Sam Grossman. We discussed how he became involved in baseball, the evolution of analytics in baseball, continuity in the Reds front office and diving into the trade market going into the 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…
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On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by White Sox Director of Player Development Chris Getz. We discuss his transition from his playing career to working in the Royals front office, the evolution of player development over the past 15-years, how the rebuilding effort is going with the White Sox and much more. L…
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A Solid Rock in Cleveland’s Front Office
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On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Indians Assistant General Manager Carter Hawkins. They discuss Carters influences on his career choice, his role in helping develop the Indians solid core, and what bringing a title to Cleveland would mean to him, plus so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by vice president of player development for the Detroit Tigers Dave Littlefield to discuss his scouting days, his years at Montreal and Miami, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy p…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Mariners special assistant to the GM Tom McNamara to discuss the art of scouting, the inexact science of the amateur draft, the chaotic nature of a draft room and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Cubs director of pitching and special assistant to the president and GM Craig Breslow to discuss his decision to pursue baseball over medicine, his experience pitching for Team Israel, his move the front office and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Milwaukee Brewers VP of baseball ops Matt Kleine to discuss his early days as a baseball writer, his 13 years with the Crew, the arbitration process and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privac…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by D-backs senior VP and assistant GM Amiel Sawdaye to discuss the draft process, the importance of collaboration within a front office, making high-profile trades and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data an…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Oakland Athletics assistant general manager/director of player personnel Billy Owens to discuss his Minor League playing days, his early scouting days, working for Billy Beane and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about …
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Los Angeles Angels special assistant to the GM Eric Chavez to discuss his 17-year Major League career, his time as a color analyst for the Oakland A's, managing the Halos' Triple-A team and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn mo…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Philadelphia Phillies assistant general manager Ned Rice to discuss his start with the Orioles, working for Andy McPhail, the highs and lows of pursuing high-profile free agents like Bryce Harper and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices T…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Pittsburgh Pirates president Travis Williams to discuss his years as the CEO of the NHL's Penguins, experience in conducting a manager and general manager search, jump to baseball and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more ab…
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Ep. 58: Trailblazer, actress and assistant general manager
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Yankees assistant general manager Jean Afterman to discuss her entrance into the game, working with and against George Steinbrenner, why more women aren't in front office positions and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a trio of 2017 interviews with NL West executives Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, Padres GM A.J. Preller and Rockies GM Jeff Bridich to discuss their beginnings in baseball, mentors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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Ep. 56: From general counsel to general manager
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Athletics senior adviser Sandy Alderson to discuss starting in baseball as general counsel, the analytics revolution and going to the World Series with the A's and the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn m…
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Ep. 55: A how-to guide on busting curses
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a pair of 2017 interviews with Jed Hoyer and Mike Hazen, who are executive VP and GM of the Cubs and D-backs respectively, to discuss what it feels like to break a World Series curse and how they pulled off big trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Ep. 54: From intern to general manager of the New York Yankees
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman to discuss what it's like to work under George Steinbrenner, building the 1998 championship team and going on a spending spree in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn m…
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Ep. 53: The fruits of the Mark Shapiro front-office tree
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a trio of 2017 interviews with Mark Shapiro, Mike Chernoff and Ross Atkins, who are linked by Shapiro's "school for executives" with the Cleveland Indians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy …
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Ep. 52: Throwback with the GM behind the WS Champions
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Nationals general manager and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo to discuss his journey that included playing in the Minor Leagues and spending years as a scout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more…
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Ep. 51: Journey from intern to assistant general manager
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Padres assistant general manager Josh Stein to discuss his accession through San Diego’s front office, trading for Fernando Tatis Jr., the signing of Manny Machado and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener d…
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Ep. 50: Building teams all over the map
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Rangers assistant general manager Shiraz Rehman to discuss his career that has brought him to Arizona, Boston, Chicago, and now Texas, giving him a look at different operations all over the map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more …
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Ep. 49: Three former Yankees on their transition from the playing field to the Front Office
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand hosts a roundtable conversation with three members of the Yankees front office who also played for New York, Senior Director of Player Development Kevin Reese, and Directors of Pro Scouting Matt Daley and Dan Giese. Reese, Daley, and Giese discuss their unique paths to working in baseball aft…
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Ep. 48: Expectations for a first-year GM
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Giants General Manager Scott Harris to discuss how a lunch meeting with former Giants GM Al Rosen jump-started his baseball career, why working with Farhan Zaidi was so appealing, and what the Giants have to do to get back to the playoffs. Plus, Harris reflects back on his jour…
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Ep. 47: Bringing a championship back to LA
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Season 4 of the Executive Access podcast begins as MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with legendary baseball executive, Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten. Kasten discusses how he got involved in baseball working for Ted Turner, building a dynasty with the Braves and running organizations in three different sports at the same time. Kasten also d…
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Ep 46: How to sign a superstar at the Winter Meetings
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand details some of the most historic transactions that took place at the Winter Meetings. Longtime Rangers beat reporter T.R. Sullivan discusses the historic contract Alex Rodriguez signed with Texas in 2000. Boston Globe reporter Peter Abraham explains why the Red Sox signed Carl Crawford to a …
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Ep. 45: Mike Elias on getting Baltimore back to the World Series
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias on how his time working for the Cardinals and Astros has prepared him for a successful rebuild in Baltimore, what he saw in Carlos Correa in the 2012 Draft and how he envisions the Orioles front office to look in 2…
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Ep. 44: Building a champion around homegrown players
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with Royals Vice President/Assistant General Manager Scott Sharp on how instrumental player development was in KC’s back-to-back World Series appearances in 2014 and 2015 and how his time playing in the Minors helped shape his outlook in the Front Office. Learn more about your ad choice…
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Ep. 43: How a baseball writer joined the Front Office
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On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Rangers Assistant GM, Josh Boyd on his unlikely journey from a baseball writer to the front office, how scouts still play an instrumental role in acquiring talent, and how the Rangers landed Yu Darvish when he came over from Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…
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