Few people have had a better seat to watch a winning culture get built than Dean Stotz. He spent 37 years as associate head coach at Stanford Baseball, working alongside Mark Marquess to create one of the most celebrated programs in college baseball history: two national titles, 14 College World Series appearances, and five straight trips to Omaha. In this episode, host Jason Piasecki talks with Dean about what made Stanford so hard to beat, how the coaching staff built and maintained standards year after year, and what any leader can take from it. He also talks about his book, 108 Double Stitches, and the thread that runs through 37 years of baseball stories.

Jason Piasecki sits down with Gina Thorsen, CEO of Stormy Kromer, to talk about what it really takes to build a strong culture. They discuss how pride, ownership, and relationships show up in day-to-day operations, and how those elements have helped shape a team that people want to be part of. If you're thinking about how culture impacts hiring, retention, and performance, this conversation offers a practical look at what actually works.