Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) on The Power of Observation, Engaging with Fans, & more - EPISODE 2

Excellent Leadership Podcast

This is the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Our Host Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) is here with our second guest, Catie Griggs (President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners) to discuss:

(0:00) - Intro Package

(1:15) - How Catie Ended Up with The Seattle Mariners & The Steps That Got Her There

(4:00) - Being Home Schooled In 5th Grade, Taking The SAT at 11 Years Old & Graduating High School at 14

(9:34) - Learning From Bosses & Colleagues

(12:55) - Deciding To Work On The Team Side with Atlanta United

(14:47) - Creating A Psychological Safe Space & Fun Experience For Fans

(17:53) - Morning Routine & Controlling Her Calendar

(22:06) - Beating Out 120 Candidates For The Position At The Seattle Mariners

(24:42) - Having A Passion For Informational Interviews & Her First Job In Sports

(28:55) - Her First 100 Days At The Mariners & Sitting Amongst The Fans

(31:14) - Cultural Values at The Mariners & Hiring

(38:02) - Value Framework & Work Habits That Lead To Diversity of Thought

(43:34) - Supporting High Performers & Hosting The MLB All Star Game

(49:46) - Cadence of Meeting with Direct Reports & What She Obsesses Over

(53:27) - The Power of Observation & Engaging with Fans

(56:57) - Impact Fan Interaction Initiatives

(59:49) - Advice For C-Level Executives Looking To Step Into President or CEO roles

(1:02:27) - 7 Question Blitz

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Hosted By Chad Biagini (President, Nolan Partners) with Co-Host Mark Mayleben (Partner, Nolan Partners) http://www.NolanPartners.com

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