DiscoverThe Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget466 :: Leading Like Every Game Matters: Author John W. Miller on How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball
466 :: Leading Like Every Game Matters: Author John W. Miller on How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball

466 :: Leading Like Every Game Matters: Author John W. Miller on How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball

Update: 2025-07-01
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In episode 466 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann delves into John W. Miller’s new book, 'The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball.' Hartmann explains why this is the best leadership book he’s read in the past two years, highlighting Weaver's innovative use of analytics and his unique leadership style that led to his success as the manager of the Baltimore Orioles.

Miller, a journalist, high school baseball coach, and former scout with the Baltimore Orioles, discusses the intricate layers of Weaver's character, his paradoxical leadership traits, and his impact on players and the game. Key topics include the evolution of baseball management, Earl Weaver’s dark and light sides, and actionable leadership insights for listeners from Weaver's story.

 

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466 :: Leading Like Every Game Matters: Author John W. Miller on How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball

466 :: Leading Like Every Game Matters: Author John W. Miller on How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball