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From Baseball to Boardroom: Gill Florentino on Leadership, Resilience & "The Home We Built"

From Baseball to Boardroom: Gill Florentino on Leadership, Resilience & "The Home We Built"
18 Jul
2026
Not in Hall of Fame
In this powerful episode of The Buck Stops Here, host Kirk Buchner sits down with Gill Florentino—former professional baseball player, JP Morgan executive, and author of the inspiring memoir "The Home We Built: A Memoir of Drive, Determination, and Leadership."

Gill opens up about his journey from overcoming childhood adversity to leading high-performing teams in corporate America—and how the lessons from sports shaped his leadership philosophy. Discover why he believes "their wins are theirs, the losses are mine," how celebrating small victories builds momentum, and why 100% of his book proceeds support the Houston Food Bank.

Key Topics Covered:
• Turning personal struggle into purpose-driven leadership
• Building team culture: "First in, last out" mentality
• Why process creates outcomes in sports and business
• The family cigar business: Craft, legacy, and global expansion
• How to hire, empower, and believe in your team

? Get Gill's Book: "The Home We Built" is available now on Amazon, Bookshop.org, Walmart, and major retailers.
✨ 100% of proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank.
?️ Vote Now: Help shape the United States Athletics Hall of Fame at www.theusahof.com

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? Grab Gill's book → https://www.amazon.ca/HOME-WE-BUILT-DETERMINATION-LEADERSHIP/dp/B0GQ6MJHKY
Follow Gill's Cigar Company in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/14seasonscigarcompany/
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