How To Build a Winning Culture with Jeremy Zoll from the Minnesota Twins
What does it take to lead an elite team bursting with talent and ambition?
Iván Watanabe and Adam Rolewicz dive into the world of leadership and organizational culture with Jeremy Zoll, the new General Manager of the Minnesota Twins. They discuss the challenges and strategies involved in shaping a winning sports team while fostering a supportive work culture. Jeremy shares his journey from Assistant GM to GM, offering insights into his leadership philosophy and the realities of guiding top-tier talent.
Gain insight into how you can build a winning culture as this episode covers:
- Transitioning from Assistant GM to GM and the challenges faced [00:02:07]
- Navigating leadership in an organization with diverse personalities [00:07:12]
- Balancing team success with individual player development [00:12:20]
- The role of mental health and diverse staff support in performance [00:20:49]
- Incorporating analytics in player evaluation and development [00:39:25]
- And more
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About Jeremy Zoll:
Jeremy Zoll, who was promoted to Vice President in November of 2021, begins his fifth season as an Assistant General Manager and seventh overall with the Twins, after previously serving as Director of Minor League Operations from 2018-19. In his role, Zoll partners with Dr. Chris Camp to oversee the organization’s performance team and drives developmental initiatives in the minor leagues.
Zoll’s professional experience began with a summer internship with the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, which was followed by a video internship in 2012 for Toronto’s minor league affiliate in Vancouver. In 2013, he started working for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, where he coordinated the organization’s efforts in advance scouting.
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