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.
Lessons from a Championship Culture: 2023 NBA Champs Denver Nuggets
A patient approach in building their team helped avoid making unsound decisions (far too common for NBA franchises), allowed the Nuggets to build team chemistry as a group, and most importantly let the team experience failure with each other and grow from those moments.
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.
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.
The Beauty of the Struggle: The Heat is Rising
This playoff version of the team has been through the fire. They have changed as a result of going through that fire. And they have emerged as a true contender.
How a Culture of Character Fueled the Spurs’ Success under Gregg Popovich
While hall of fame players undoubtedly played huge roles in the Spurs’ success, it was a team culture built on character, and crafted by head coach Gregg Popovich, that served as the foundation for one of the greatest runs of winning in recent NBA and pro sports memory.
How Donovan Mitchell Uses Growth Mindset to Continually Raise His Level of Performance
I enjoyed this Donovan Mitchell interview on becoming one of the best players in the league, his desire to continue to improve, and wanting to earn the same level of respect Kobe Bryant had in the NBA.