David Samson spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball and 16 as President of the Miami Marlins. In 2017, he was the second-longest tenured team President in MLB and was one of only seven current Presidents to have presided over a World Series champion.        In 2017, Samson completed the negotiation to sell the Miami Marlins to a group led by Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman for $1.2B. Samson acted as Chief Negotiator in the process. In 2019, Nothing Personal with David Samson made its debut.  Nothing Personal, a simulcast, gives its audience a unique look inside the world of sports, business and entertainment. Our conversation focused on the future of sports after this pandemic. Even though I had many questions that were less timely, like his experience as a President of a Major League Baseball, this theme was implied in every moment of the episode.  This conversation is a must listen for everyone interested in how will sports look like after this pandemic. And not only that, David also gives us countless insights in the importance of being a good leader and what it means to really lead. His ability to take one step behind and analyze the potential ripple effects of a decision made by him is something I look up to. Also, David's commitment to the truth is remarkable. He doesn't sell you soundbites to hook you but rather, he keeps you engaged by cutting through the noise, being truthful and offering an in-depth analysis of the sports industry.---Website: CBS Sports PodcastsPodcast: Nothing Personal with David SamsonTwitter: @DavidPSamson---HIGHLIGHTSIntro(6:02) Which sport will have the toughest time adapting to this “new normal”?(8:05) What if sports come back and athletes test positive for COVID-19?(10:00) As an executive, you can’t afford to be sloppy - WOW.(10:23) The possible consequences of bringing sports back in 2020, including lower quality and more injuries.(14:00) How do you know when to start the clock?(14:24) The situation with Football.(15:45) Major League Baseball’s plan to bring back baseball.(16:30) Sports can’t be used to heal right now--the doctors and the scientists need to be used to heal - WOW.(18:25) What’s the difference between an event being halted, postponed and canceled?(19:43) Wait to see - refund policies from each sport.(20:18) Who has got to be protected during this pandemic, the players or the staff? Who do you layoff first?(20:40) Can big contracts from athletes be restructured thanks to this pandemic?(21:01) Which leagues, executives, players, have managed this crisis effectively, and which haven’t?(23:02) Followers don’t need their leaders to be right all the time, they just need them to lead all the time - WOW.(23:25) The best leaders are not scared of being wrong - WOW.(25:52) The line between staying positive as a leader and stating the truth.(27:08) Are players open to restructuring their contracts during this pandemic and looming recession?(29:10) Are long-term deals in jeopardy for athletes due to this crisis?(29:43) If anybody tells you they know the future revenue impact of this pandemic, they’re making it up. They’re simply throwing darts at a board in the pitch black dark - WOW.(30:20) Are future London series, Mexico Series and Latin American Series in jeopardy?(33:32) Can revenue systems from teams compensate the loss of not having fans in a stadium?(35:08) Will fans be tested before entering a sports arena? Testing before entering a sporting event - line between privacy and prevention.(37:55) If sports return with no fans and the leagues do a weekly test to players and one tests positive, what happens?(40:06) Sports can set the example of how to manage this situation properly.(40:40) The importance of stepping back as a leader and understand the ripple effects of your decisions - WOW.(42:00) Was the NFL draft truly a live event?(44:00) What do you think is a blindspot no sports teams are seeing from this pandemic?(45:05) Players’ salaries may now have peaked and going forward sal