Small Ball
Big Dreams
Beyond the ballpark
Small Ball, Big Dreams by Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Joel Goldberg is an inspiring collection of stories that showcase resilience, passion, and the pursuit of purpose. Building on the themes of his first book, Small Ball, Big Results, Joel highlights incredible journeys — from MLB star Lorenzo Cain, who went from first playing organized baseball in high school to leading the Kansas City Royals to back-to-back World Series appearances, to a police officer battling ALS and a rap star using his platform to improve mental health.
Through captivating narratives spanning sports, business, and beyond, this book reminds us that big dreams are often built on the small moments of life. Whether you’re a leader, a dreamer, or simply looking for inspiration, Small Ball, Big Dreams will motivate you to chase your own and find purpose along the way.
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As a baseball reporter, Joel has to capture the key facts and in the moment atmosphere of a game. Something he does quite well. But what sets Joel apart from most others is his genuine interest in the people and stories beyond the Game. Small Ball Big Dreams is a fine example of Joel’s ability to present those stories with insight, empathy, and heart.
broadcaster and winner of National Baseball Hall of Fame Ford C. Frick Award
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Small Ball
Big Results
Business meets Baseball
Small Ball Big Results is about the little things that add up to the big wins in baseball, business and life. Leaders and team players alike will draw vital lessons from stories that transport you from the baseball field to the board room, revealing what it takes to build an unbeatable culture.
Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, Joel Goldberg, shares tales of perseverance, patience, grit and gratitude from soldiers, executives, entrepreneurs, baseball players and many more. The essence of a strong culture shines through with chapters like Purpose, Trust, Do the Right Thing and Every Role Matters.
Structured like a baseball game — including extra innings and pre- and post-game reports — Joel is an unending well of stories that will make you laugh, cry, and most importantly, take action in your own life or business.
