No Boxes: Just Verses
No Boxes: Just Verses is where inspiring leaders reveal the songs and stories that shaped their journey. Join host Shannon Nash, a global C-suite leader, attorney, and CPA, as she goes beyond titles and trophies to explore the moments that truly defined today's top executives, entrepreneurs, and artists.
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No Boxes: Just Verses
Steve Garvey: From MLB Ironman to Impactful Life Pivots
In this special edition of No Boxes: Just Verses, recorded live from Beverly Hills, we sit down with legendary MLB All-Star and current Senate candidate, Steve Garvey. Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a career defined by consistency and durability, both on and off the field? Steve's journey is a powerful testament to the value of mentorship, seizing opportunity, and the courage to reinvent yourself. This conversation goes beyond the baseball diamond to reveal the songs and stories that shaped a leader known for his reliability and integrity.
Steve Garvey is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, best known for his iconic years with the LA Dodgers and San Diego Padres. A 10-time All-Star and 1974 NL MVP, he holds the National League record for consecutive games played with 1,207. Celebrated for his consistency and leadership, Garvey has amassed over 2,600 hits in his 19-year career. He is currently a candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Key Takeaways:
- Mentorship Starts Early: Learn how a chance encounter with Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella when he was a seven-year-old bat boy gave him a foundational lesson on working hard and doing well in school to have options beyond baseball.
- The Courage to Seize the Moment: Discover how a last-minute opportunity to play first base during a doubleheader changed his entire career trajectory and taught him to always be prepared to seize the moment, no matter how small the chance.
- Humility and Preparation for Life After the Game: Hear how Garvey used his off-seasons to work for companies and learn about business, recognizing that a professional career is short and that a leader must prepare for "after the cheering stops".
- Civility as a Leadership Principle: Learn how a conversation between President Reagan and Tip O’Neill inspired Garvey’s belief in the importance of political civility and discourse, even with people who have completely different ideologies.
Steve Garvey’s journey proves that the best leaders are those who are open to new experiences and never stop trying to make a difference. What lessons from his story will you carry with you?
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