Ex-manager Clint Hurdle’s daily emails encourage, inspire
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer
Clint Hurdle began sending his daily notes of inspiration more than 10 years ago, during his days managing the Colorado Rockies. They were a simple, small way of checking in with everybody on his staff to discuss leadership ideas or offer support. The dozen people would share something good from the week. Hurdle never planned to be such an important voice to friends and acquaintances near and far amid a global pandemic. What used to be group text messages have turned into much more — every morning, his Daily Encouragement emails go out to some 5,000 eager recipients.