The key to success is the ability to get everyone involved
One aspect of how the San Francisco Giants do business that Larry Baer is most proud of is the pride that employees take in their work, no matter what role they play in the organization. “You don’t have to be me like me and have grown up a Giants fan,” says Baer, the team’s president […]
Why taking a break might be the best solution
I recently heard a speaker talk about the fact that many big solutions and big ideas don’t come while you are hard at work looking for them. They come during Eureka moments — just before falling asleep, during meditation, gardening or even in the shower. The concept of Eureka comes from a story about Archimedes. […]
Scott Cook looks back at the deal that wasn’t
On Feb. 28, 1995, I interviewed Scott Cook, the founder of Intuit. Intuit was originally known for products like QuickBooks, Quicken and TurboTax. Intuit was in the process of being acquired by Microsoft in what was a very hostile takeover. Although no one would go on record, the takeover was based on the proposition that […]
Trust and authenticity must be part of the equation
I’ve worked closely with hundreds of business leaders and I strongly believe that leadership matters — a lot! So, you might imagine my surprise when I saw the latest book from Jeffrey Pfeffer, a highly respected leadership author and Stanford professor, was titled “Leadership BS.” Pfeffer researched a wide range of leadership programs that offered […]
How a baseball team led a renaissance in downtown San Francisco
The San Francisco Giants were in trouble when Larry Baer and his group bought the team back in 1993. More than 20 years later, as the Giants embark on what they hope will be a fourth World Series title in seven years, a remarkable transformation has taken place.
Magical moments: The Giants are committed to giving back, helping those who need it
Shana Daum fully appreciates the forum that the San Francisco Giants have to make a difference in its community and lead change in the Bay Area and beyond.
New ballpark only the start of economic rebirth in SF's South of Market neighborhood
The idea of building a privately financed ballpark in San Francisco seemed like an impossible dream to many, but not Larry Baer.
A look at the history of the San Francisco Giants
The Giants arrived in San Francisco from New York with a future Hall of Famer in Willie Mays and the “Baby Bull,” Orlando Cepeda, who went on to win Rookie of the Year in 1958. In 1959, future Hall of Famer Willie McCovey made his big league debut and went on to become that season’s […]
The Fred Rogers Co. fulfills the legacy left by its founder
For 48 years, the iconic childhood television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, was The Fred Rogers Co.’s only show. That is, until the nonprofit decided to take a chance and pursue productions. The result: hopefully another 50 years of entertainment.
Dublin’s public art program inspires emotion, interaction
Dublin’s Field of Corn has become iconic for the city. Whether you love or hate the 109 human-sized ears of corn that weigh 1,500 pounds each, the installation inspires an emotional response. And that’s only one of the more than 70 pieces of public art that dot the city. See more of The Dublin Art in Public Places program in this month’s Uniquely.