Present & Purpose: Finding Balance with Jason Heyward
Mick Unplugged
Realm
4.8 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 5 March 2026
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Today, we welcome a true titan of the baseball world, Jason Heyward, a World Series champion and multiple Gold Glove winner whose brilliance extends far beyond the diamond. Jason's impactful career is a masterclass in perseverance, strategic excellence, and leadership, inspiring millions through his dedication to teamwork, personal growth, and community engagement. He is a phenomenal athlete who has consistently demonstrated what it means to lead by example, making him an invaluable voice for leaders and entrepreneurs alike.
Takeaways:
- Beyond the Field: True impact comes from what you do outside your primary domain, whether that's fatherhood, community work, or personal lessons.
- Connecting with Community: Genuine engagement and presence in the community foster deeper understanding and allow for meaningful contributions.
- Leadership Through Life: Lessons learned through personal experiences, such as fatherhood and navigating life’s challenges, directly translate into powerful leadership principles.
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- "This conversation is about the father he is, the presence that he has, what he's doing in the community, lessons that he's learned, and just hearing his story his way is awesome."
- "You're gonna hear who his goat of baseball is, and it might surprise you, maybe it won't."
- "This is a lesson for leaders to learn about presence, to learn about dedication. to learn about how to really connect with people and connect to your community."
Connect & Discover Jason:
Instagram: @jasonheyward
Facebook: @JasonHeyward22
Instagram: @jasonheywardbaseballacademy
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, I'm not going to sugarcoat this. |
| 0:02.2 | Jason Hayward is one of my favorite baseball players of all time. |
| 0:06.0 | He grew up in Atlanta, which was like a couple of hours from where I grew up. |
| 0:09.9 | Always been one of my favorite players. |
| 0:11.6 | All the accolades in baseball, he's won. |
| 0:13.8 | But this conversation isn't that. |
| 0:15.7 | This conversation is about the father he is, the presence that he has, what he's doing in the community, |
| 0:21.4 | lessons that he's learned, and just hearing his story, his way is awesome. |
| 0:26.3 | We're going to wrap it up at the end. |
| 0:27.7 | You're going to hear who his goat of baseball is, and it might surprise you maybe it won't. |
| 0:32.4 | We'll talk about his favorite baseball stadium and his favorite pregame mill as well, |
| 0:37.2 | but this is a lesson for leaders to learn about presents, to learn about dedication, |
| 0:42.7 | to learn about how to really connect with people and connect to your community. |
| 0:46.4 | So without further ado, this is my guy, Jay Hay himself. |
| 0:51.4 | Jay Sane. |
| 0:53.3 | You're listening to Mick Unplugged, |
| 0:55.7 | hosted by the one and only Mick Hunt. |
| 0:58.2 | This is where purpose meets power |
| 0:59.8 | and stories spark transformation. |
| 1:02.5 | Mick takes you beyond the motivation |
| 1:04.0 | and into meaning, |
| 1:05.5 | helping you discover your because |
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