No Backbone, No Leadership with Andy McKay - Seattle Mariners, Assistant General Manager

Andy McKay has had an incomparable journey in his rise to the front office in Major League Baseball. From college baseball coach, to mental performance coach, to farm director, and now assistant general manager; it's a one-of-a-kind leadership path.
In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, you’ll hear Andy give deep insights into how he has continued to learn and navigate the leadership challenges associated at each level of his climb.
You'll also hear Andy talk about:
- Three core leadership traits
- Two keys to handling hard conversations
- How stand-up comedians can improve your leadership
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Andy McKay on X: https://x.com/AndyMcKayHG
Derin McMains LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-m-s-m-a-cmpc-09158662
Dr. Nicole Detling LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-detling-phd-cmpc-32b1809/
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Semiweekly
- PublishedMarch 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM UTC
- Length47 min
- RatingClean