Most Recent Writings
Denver's Patience Pays Off with NBA Finals Berth
The success of this Nuggets' team is a great reminder of the intangible traits that result in success at the highest levels any profession, in basketball and beyond.
Jimmy Butler and the Ripple Effect of Intangibles
No player has displayed competitiveness in the NBA this decade quite like Jimmy Butler, where his intense desire to win and challenge those around him to meet his competitiveness has gotten him run out of Minnesota and Philadelphia. But the ‘trash’ of those organizations has been Miami’s treasure, with Butler being a perfect fit to match the intensity of his coach and the organization’s burning desire to win.
Jalen Brunson and The Talent Paradox: Talent is essential to success, but success is not determined by talent
Teams focus so much on acquiring the most talented people that they lose sight of the intangibles that actually drive success in any highly competitive field. The humility to prepare. The commitment to continually improve. The confidence to perform in the most critical moments.
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.
Colts GM Chris Ballard on his Team Building Philosophy and Decision Making Process
Ballard has become one of the leading team executives in considering character as part of the evaluation process, and the recent success of the Colts shows how character can be used to building a winning team, even in a highly competitive environment where talent has a tendency to overshadow most teams’ decision-making when it comes to acquiring players.