Brian Decker on How Character Plays into Selecting the Best, Evaluating NFL Players, and Building a Winner in Indy
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Indianapolis Colts’ Director of Team Development Brian Decker about his model for talent assessment, how character is the bridge between talent and performance, and how the Colts’ see the culture of their team as a competitive advantage.
Kelvin Beachum on his 11-year NFL career, Locker Room Leadership, and Leaving a Legacy of Giving Back
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with NFL player Kelvin Beachum about his success in professional football despite being an “undersized” NFL Offensive Tackle, the great leadership ability of Mike Tomlin and Todd Bowles, and leaving a legacy of serving others in his community.
16 | Michael Lombardi on learning from Bill Walsh, the brilliance of Bill Belichick, Winning in the NFL, and Building Championship Teams
Michael Lombardi is a former NFL Executive, author, and podcast host. His football career spans over 3 decades, where he served as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders. He is the author of the book Gridiron Genius, co-founded and writes for the daily newsletter “The Daily Coach”, and hosts his own podcast "The GM Shuffle".