Craig Albernaz was named manager of the Baltimore Orioles — who host spring training in Sarasota — last October. Craig played college baseball at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg and then in the minor leagues for eight seasons, including seven with the Tampa Bay Rays. On this episode, Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon and Craig talked about his rise in baseball, from working in the minor leagues in the Tampa Bay Rays organization to being a coach with the San Francisco Giants and the Cleveland Guardians. A key lesson in all those stops, says Craig: constant communication, on things good and bad, is essential.

Takeaways:

1. (06:10) Cultivate an environment where people can thrive
2. (07:00) Have the conversation before the conversation
3. (09:40) Know the purpose of your role
4. (12:10) “No second class citizens”
5. (17:30) You spend too much time with coworkers to not hire great people

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Craig Albernaz, Manager, Baltimore Orioles

(04:00) Being named Manager of the Baltimore Orioles

(05:40) Learning from Stephen Vogt an elite communicator and Cleveland Guardians Manager

(09:15) Midwest League Coach of the Year

(11:20) Learning from the Rays organization

(13:30) Lessons from parents

(15:05) Top priorities when going to Spring Training

(17:10) What do you look for when hiring a staff?

(19:00) Pete Alonzo joining the Orioles

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