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.
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 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.
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.