Pines, Sam
ESPN Cleveland and Good Karma Brands
Education: Lehigh University
Favorite Quote: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
How I Motivate Others: I hope I motivate others by finding out what’s important to them and keeping that in mind when working with them.
If I Could Have Any Other Job: No thanks
Most Inspiring Person: My wife, Deborah
Best Advice: Listen to understand, not to respond.
What Keeps Me Up at Night: Nothing. I fall asleep pretty easily, but I appreciate your concern.
Important Lesson Learned: Make sure our culture is always evolving. Don’t look for culture fits. Look for teammates who fit our core values and will grow our culture.
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: “Please forgive me for rooting for Cleveland in the 2016 World Series and not the Cubs (I grew up a diehard Cubs fan).”