Rick Hagauer

Atlanta Braves, University of Georgia Football, Spurs, Titans, PGA; Not a supporter of MLB or Rob ManClown

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@TrillWilsosa Cole Hamels

[Wiley Ballard @wileyballard_]

Before I turned 17, I never knew another Braves manager.

Watching him go ballistic on an umpire was every bit as thrilling as a Smoltz strikeout, a Chipper homer or an Andruw robbery. I’ll always cherish being in the stands for his final game in 2010.

Rest In Peace, Skip.

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@cstegmaier 7:40 on TBS would be most appropriate

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

My son came home from karate with a white belt.

I asked what it meant. He said: "You know nothing. You have an opportunity to learn everything."

That stopped me cold. I was an MLB manager at the time.

Most leaders confuse experience with wisdom.

They've "seen it all" so they stop listening, stop asking, stop being curious.

But the leaders who last longest never stop being students. They have the White Belt Mentality.

Here are 3 principles of the White Belt Mentality.

Principle 1: Approach every room like you have something to learn.

The moment you walk in thinking you already have the answers, you've lost.

• Ask more questions than you give answers
• Seek out people who challenge your thinking
• Be the first to say "I don't know but let's figure it out together"

The leaders who stay curious outlast the ones who think they've arrived.

Principle 2: Your team will teach you.

When I was managing the Pirates, my best ideas didn't come from strategy sessions.

They came from conversations with players, coaches, and support staff who were closest to the problem.

I had to listen, not just wait to talk. Actually listen.

People tell you exactly what they need, if you're willing to hear it.

Principle 3: Build habits that force you to keep growing.

Staying a white belt isn't an attitude, it's a daily practice.

• Carry a journal and write down what you learn, not just what you do
• Spend a few months learning from one voice, book, or mentor, and then follow the seeds to the next
• Seek out people who tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear

The best leaders in any room aren't the ones with the most experience.

They're the ones still acting like they have the most to learn.

[Montreal Expos @Montreal_Expos]

Good news, we’re not the Mets

[BeatinTheBookie.com®️ @BeatinTheBookie]

This is by far the worst year ever for a Masters broadcast. Show 4 guys, a few shots, minute behind and then a fucking commercial every few minutes of some little kids playing golf or IBM. I miss the commercial free days, those are gone forever.

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@ChoppinBravos We gave him a guarantee deal but I’m curious about https://t.co/4H2riY69Do

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@jase1129 Wisley, Smith and Farmer going to win the job

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@JonHeyman Why doesn’t he join Team USA if he wants a deal no better way to showcase himself as healthy

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@ChoppinBravos It’s going to be Dom Smith over Gamel.

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@BOSSportsGordo @ChrisCotillo Italy would have gotten 3 less outs than the USA if Mexico wins at the home team so I think USA gets the nod if Mexico scores 5 runs

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@JeffPassan @mlbtraderumors Beyond stupid… need 3 outs and no runs an they move on as long as Mexico doesn’t win 1-0

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@mlbbowman @boydpc15 Dom Smith over Gamel for final bench spot right now?

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@OxfordxInsights Is this real @grok

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@reach_baseball I was at the game and easy 20-30 mph of wind blowing in as a cold front was pushing in SW FL. It was over the grass berm until it was hit by the wind, but regardless run! Drake ran and the wind carried his ball out easily

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@Bravesallin @CThomasRadio Urias, Bauer and Corbin need to dual it out

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@HiMyNameIsSeton @sethjoyner Don’t you think the bigger issue is the government charging for passports and birth certificates? What do your taxes actually go to beside outside government entities? Do other countries charge for such documents?

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@BeaneaterB @jhare727 Could be an opportunity too once they figure out how to capping it… Librety is a media company after all

[Rick Hagauer @Rwhagauer2]

@reach_baseball Would have thought Luis Gohara would have taught them this lesson… not many pitcher in history have been able to ramp up more than 20% more innings each year…. 100,120,144,182 seems like I logical 4 year plan