Most Recent Writings
Bob Myers and The Value of Relationships in Building the Warriors’ Dynasty
In studying Warriors GM Bob Myers and his leadership style, it's clear that soft skills like humility, authenticity, and empathy allowed him to keep a pulse on the people he led, and also build meaningful, personal relationships with each member of the organization.
The 3 C's of Erik Spoelstra's Coaching
Here were my 3 main takeaways on How Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra coaches his team and maintains the team’s culture.
How Gregg Popovich Motivates NBA Players and Establishes Accountability on the Spurs
No leader deals with a more unique power dynamic than the coach of an NBA team filled with million dollar players. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is one of the best coaches at handling this unique dynamic by using honest communication to establish accountability with all players - from superstars to bench-warmers.
Dawn Staley on Dealing with Players, Honest Communication, and the Value of Failure
Excellent insight into the coaching style that has helped South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley ascend to the top of the college basketball game.
Evan Burk Brings a Fresh Viewpoint to Creating Connection and Leading Millennials
Marc Stcherbina sits down with Speaker and former NFL coach Evan Burk to discuss the changing face of business leadership, why the younger generation are looking for connection above all else, and how leaders can best create it.
Tom Brady, the Legion of Boom, and The Ripple Effect of Intangibles
The more a team can understand the traits that are crucial to team and individual success, the more they can improve their hit rate of acquiring players that find success on their teams and at their level of competition.
Why Coaching, Culture, and Leadership Matter
Evan Burk answers the question "Is good coaching overly romanticized?" and talking about why coaching, culture, and leadership matter with Head Games Podcast
