Robby Gutierrez - NAIA Ball

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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

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In this episode, Robby previews the 2025 NAIA baseball season, highlighting top teams, players to watch, and key storylines. He also reflects on the legacy of NAIA Ball co-founder Cody Butler, who passed away in 2022, and how the team continues to carry on his passion for the game. Tune in for an in-depth look at one of the most competitive levels of college baseball!

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Robby Gutierrez - NAIA Ball

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Robby Gutierrez - NAIA Ball 47:10

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With nearly five decades of coaching experience spanning multiple continents, Bill Percy is a true icon of the game. The distinguished recipient of the 2025 ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award, Percy has made a lasting impact on baseball locally, nationally, and internationally. In this episode, we explore Percy’s incredible journey, which began at Florida Southern College as both a player and assistant coach under ABCA Hall of Famer Hal Smeltzly. Percy’s high school coaching career saw remarkable success in Colorado Springs, where he led Palmer and Mitchell High Schools to multiple state championship appearances, earning ABCA/Diamond Sports High School Regional Coach of the Year honors in 1999. Beyond the U.S., Percy’s international coaching contributions and work with USA Baseball have cemented his legacy as a global ambassador of the game. Now an assistant coach at Northeastern Junior College and Executive Director of the Colorado Dugout Club Coaches Association, Percy shares invaluable insights on coaching, mentorship, and the enduring power of baseball. Our sponsor is Core Energy Belt, the trusted choice of professional baseball players in both Japan and the USA. With over 700 professionals, including two former MVPs, relying on these belts, Core Energy has established itself as a leader in performance and durability. I've been wearing their belts for a while now, and the added back support has made a noticeable difference both on and off the field. They offer free shipping and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Go to CoreEnergyBelt.com & use code abca2025 to save 15% on your first purchase. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://abca.castos.com https://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945…

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