Chief Endurance Officer Baseball to Boardroom - Charles Ruiz - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 118
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Jul 18, 2025 
Charles Ruiz, a leadership performance coach and founder of CLR Connections, shares his insights on cultivating an endurance mindset for effective communication. He emphasizes the necessity of disciplined practice and preparation, much like athletes in their sport. The conversation highlights the significance of building meaningful relationships and adapting your support network as your career evolves. Ruiz also explores the mental routines that enhance focus and resilience, connecting personal growth with the dynamics of teamwork and storytelling.
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Enduring Relationships from Sports
- Charlie Ruiz realized his gift for building enduring relationships from his early sports experiences.
- He recognized that many relationships don't last, so he values sustaining meaningful connections.
Awareness Builds Relationship Endurance
- Develop awareness by being honest with yourself about how you show up in relationships.
- Communicate openly and have vulnerable conversations to decide if a relationship still serves you.
Open Door Childhood Community
- Charlie grew up in an apartment complex managed by his mom with an open-door policy fostering community.
- His childhood playing wiffle ball in front of the complex shaped his love of baseball and connection.