Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

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In depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs and leaders that compare the winning traits of sports to business. A long time television sportscaster looks for similarities in teamwork, championship culture, diversity and relationships needed in between and outside the lines.

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June 16, 2026Episode 112349 min

Ep. 1123 Dan Krouse | The Hidden Leaks in Supply Chains That Make or Break Your Margins

Today’s guest is a global authority on supply chain deployment who knows that behind every “overnight success” is usually a shipping delay, a tariff surprise, and a spreadsheet that nobody wants to open. Dan Krouse’s story began with little more than a briefcase and persistence, but evolved into a four-decade career of turning chaos into competitive advantages. First ascending the ladder of a foremost international corporation, and now, as Founder of Supply Chain Analytics. He’s on a mission to uncover the margin leaks hiding in plain sight, and help companies build systems that do more than survive disruption…they thrive on it.Website: https://supplychainalytics.ai/about/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V0J3D4QIalc

June 9, 202639 min

Ep. 1122 Krishna Lee | The Hidden Lessons Sports Teach About Building Your Own Success Foundation

On this episode, Joel is joined by a champion of - and for - women’s sports, who lives life all in, all out, every damn day. Her name is Coach Krishna Lee, a speaker and Hall of Fame track star who went from shot put to goal posts as the General Manager of Glory, Kansas City’s only full-contact women’s football team. As a decorated athlete herself, she spent a lifetime mastering the art of high performance. Now, she challenges athletes to build their own foundation of success…leveraging the sisterhood of football to make big plays on and off the field.Website: https://www.kansascityglory.com/ | https://www.krishnalee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkrishnalee/ Twitter: https://x.com/kclee45Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/otbgC5zV_Ug

June 2, 2026Episode 112144 min

Ep. 1121 Dr. Remina Panjwani | Mastering Balance Through Nervous System Regulation

On this episode, Joel is joined by a trailblazer who broke through burnout to reset biology where science meets soul. Her name is Dr. Remina Panjwani, an immigrant, a veteran, and distinguished physician whose countercultural approach has redefined what it means to heal. By fusing Eastern and Western medicine, she empowers high-performance individuals to optimize their wellness…leading the way to more balanced living with sustained, indomitable energy. Website: https://www.drremina.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drremina/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/remina.panjwani Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JTbAlJtSmm0

May 26, 2026Episode 112040 min

Ep. 1120 Justin Ricklefs | How Embracing Silence and Presence Can Transform Leadership and Life

Today on Rounding the Bases, I’m joined by an entrepreneur who dared to ask what happens when care comes first…and spent a decade proving what happens when it does. Justin Ricklefs is Founder and CEO of The Guild Collective, a brand consultancy closing the gap between organizational beliefs and behaviors. His new book, Give A Damn, is a catalyst for leaders who want to capitalize on the most underutilized competitive advantage in modern business. It’s anything but average. And that’s exactly the point.Website: https://www.justinricklefs.com/ | https://guildcollective.com/ | https://thegiveadamnbook.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/justinricklefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRicklefs/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BuJZbiyvgkQ

May 19, 2026Episode 111837 min

Ep. 1118 Mark Divine | The Hidden Power of Care That Turns Leaders Into Unbeatable Forces

If the way you do anything is the way you do everything, today’s guest is simply extraordinary. Dr. Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL Commander, New York Times best-selling author and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who built a career pushing the boundaries of human potential. Now, as the Founder/CEO of Unbeatable Mind, his mindset training program is a blueprint of success for elite executives, athletes and warrior-mentality types who refuse to settle. From the chaos of combat to the discipline of mindfulness, he has mastered the in-between where excellence is unlocked. All that’s left is to stop waiting and start becoming.Website: https://markdivine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficial Twitter: https://x.com/MarkDivine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficialCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BKDUR34djtA

May 12, 2026Episode 111838 min

Ep. 1118 Will Severns | The Unexpected Power of Storytelling in Building Influence and Impact

Joel is joined by a serial entrepreneur with tools to engage the full potential of every story. His name is Will Severns, Chief Relationship Officer of ShareYourStory.com. It’s a professional storytelling company that began as an experiment and has grown into a multi-brand platform designed to compound your impact. By turning experience into influence, he moves meaning forward, debunking the myth that only other people’s stories deserve to be told. Yours does too…and he’s here to help you share it.Website: https://shareyourstory.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sysdotcom Twitter: https://x.com/sysdotcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sysdotcomCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VT8e-3ibBqg

May 5, 2026Episode 111745 min

Ep. 1117 Lee Norman | The Hidden Lessons from a Military Doctor Who Saw War, Pandemics, & Resilience

There are leaders who serve, and there are those who define service itself. Today’s guest is a Colonel and a Doctor who has worn both titles with distinction. Lee Norman spent six decades committed to protecting others, in the Air Force, as a decorated Army officer, and as a physician executive. Known best as the steady handed health secretary that guided Kansas’ pandemic response, he is - above all - a family doctor who understands that medicine is personal. His career has been a fitting capstone to a life spent shaping patient care. And through his devotion to protecting and improving lives, has earned a reputation for being nothing short of consequential. Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rgR13dzzM_ATwitter: https://x.com/SecNorman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.a.norman.54

April 28, 2026Episode 111642 min

Ep. 1116 Judy Henderson + Angel McDonald | Turning Her Darkest Chapter Into Others' Second Chance

Joel is joined by a mother-daughter duo who found purpose in the most unlikely place. Angel McDonald is the Executive Director of Mother’s Refuge and Judy Henderson is author of When The Light Finds Us. It’s her powerful new memoir about the 36 years she spent in prison - for a crime she didn’t commit - and how she transformed a life sentence into a life of impact. After mothering her children from behind prison walls, she is now a fierce advocate for incarcerated women, using her own story to remind others that no matter how dim the circumstances may seem, hope never fades.When the Light Finds UsFrom a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed: https://www.amazon.com/When-Light-Finds-Us-Transformed/dp/1546006788/Website: https://www.judyannhenderson.com/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M6t9EdPonds

April 21, 2026Episode 111537 min

Ep. 1115 Ricky Ogden | How a Pharmacist Found His True Mission in Saving Lives Through Clean Water

Today I’m joined by a guest who is saving lives in more ways than one. By day, Ricky Ogden is the Director of Pharmacy at Children’s Mercy Hospital, where he leverages more than 25 years of experience to shape healthcare outcomes. By mission, he’s the Chairman of Agua Viva International, the organization empowering thousands of women and communities in-need with clean water, health and hope. It’s a lesson in leadership that gains through giving, and leaves ripples across the globe.Website: https://aguavivainternational.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aguavivainternational/?hl=en | https://www.instagram.com/ricky.ogden/ | Twitter: https://x.com/Ricky_Ogden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aguavivainternational/ | https://www.facebook.com/ricky.ogden.7/Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wPOk_P45WKU

April 14, 2026Episode 111439 min

Ep. 1114 Chris Clinard | Boys Who Read Become Men Who Lead

Some ideas start small…others spark movements. And today Joel is joined by a guest who is turning pages into progress. Chris Clinard is the founder of Books4Guys, an initiative built on the simple - yet powerful - belief that the right book at the right time can change a life. What began as a mission to encourage reading has evolved into a community developing stronger, more thoughtful leaders. By getting books into the hands of young men across the country, Chris is redefining what it means for men to invest in themselves. Because one book is all it takes to change everything that comes after.Website: https://www.books4guys.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris3cclinard/ | https://www.instagram.com/books4guys_/Check out the conversation on YouTube: