LA Dodgers Broadcaster José Mota: Leadership Lessons From a Life in Baseball

We have a special episode for you on MLB Opening Day! LA Dodgers Broadcaster José Mota has spent a lifetime inside the game of baseball.From growing up in a Major League clubhouse as the son of Dodgers legend Manny Mota to playing professional baseball himself. And now, a trusted voice behind the microphone for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his journey spans generations of the game and the people who shaped it.

In this conversation, José reflects on what baseball taught him about leadership, perseverance, faith, and community. He shares stories about supporting Latin American players adjusting to life in professional baseball, learning from leaders like Mike Scioscia and Vin Scully, witnessing Vladimir Guerrero’s Hall of Fame moment firsthand, and watching how great managers lead inside the clubhouse when pressure is highest.He also explains why true leadership isn’t assigned, it’s revealed through character, preparation, and consistency over time. This episode is a reminder that the lessons baseball teaches extend far beyond the field. They shape how we lead our families, our teams, and the next generation. If you care about leadership, legacy, and the culture behind Major League Baseball, you’ll enjoy this conversation!

IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 - Legacy, Mentorship & Paying It Forward
01:19 - Jose Mota on Growing Up in a Baseball Family
04:58 - Dominican Republic, Humility & Community
09:58 - Jose Mota’s Baseball Journey: Player, Agent, Broadcaster
15:02 - Helping Latin American Players Succeed in MLB
21:09 - Spanish Chapel, Faith & Serving Latino Ballplayers
24:15 - How Jose Mota Started His Broadcasting Career
26:11 - Leaving the Angels and Joining the Dodgers
34:42 - Faith, Family & the Mentors Who Shaped Jose Mota
40:50 - Jose Mota’s Crucible Moment as a Broadcaster
47:11 - Leadership Lessons: Preparation, Growth & Self-Reflection
49:40 - Jose Mota on Leadership in America Today
53:19 - Vladimir Guerrero, the Hall of Fame & Leading by Example
58:25 - How Managing an MLB Team Has Changed
01:03:23 - Manny Mota, Jackie Robinson’s Legacy & Breaking Barriers
01:10:08 - Leaving a Legacy Through Kindness and Service

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MUSIC CREDITS:
- Fanfare For The Common Man
- Ascend - Wes Hael (MB01PAG25ETJMIM)
- Solstice - Wes Hael (MB01PNDKVCOEO1Z)
- This Is The Good Life (Instrumental) - MOONWATER (MB01CTIIAZV80UU)