Collin Lee
Chief Innovation Officer
Omni Federal
Leadership Lessons from MLB’s Bold Transformation
What Baseball Can Teach About Leading Change.
For years, Major League Baseball (MLB) faced a significant dilemma: honoring tradition while reversing the unintended effects of the "Moneyball" era's efficient, plodding style of play. After years of delay, the league finally implemented bold rule changes to restore a brisker, more entertaining version of baseball. MLB successfully revitalized the on-field product, resulting in surging attendance, increased viewership, and a younger fan demographic. This is the story of the steps they took that improved an organization that previously struggled with resistance to change, and relatable lessons other leaders can learn from to drive successful transformations.
About the Author
Daniel R. Sullivan
Daniel R. Sullivan is an executive business transformation, communication, and human resources strategy advisor who has helped organizations across multiple industries transform their businesses.
Book preview • Forthcoming 2027
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Featured Insights from Business and Baseball
Perspectives from corporate leaders, former players, and change management professionals featured throughout the book.
Hugh McClelland III
Director of Agency Services (retired)
GEICO
Jeff Lipschultz
Former AVP, Value Engineering
BNSF
Klint Kendrick, PhD
Founder
Master Your Merger (HR M&A community/platform)
L. David Kingsley
Chief People Officer
Illumio
Lana Moss
Interim CHRO, Fractional HR Leader
Lana Moss Consulting
Mark Smith
Transformation Leader
Dominion Energy
Scott Livingstone
8-Year MLB Player (Retired)
Current Host, Ball5 Podcast