Joan Ryan of the San Francisco Giants on the Science and Soul of Team Success
In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to author Joan Ryan about team chemistry and how it affects performance, why trust among teammates and co-workers is so crucial to building great chemistry, and how relationships influence the team dynamics within the locker room.
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.
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".
1 | Steve Stigall on Cultures of Confidence and Belief
On this episode of The Highest Level Podcast, Steve Stigall discusses what led to the rise of UT football under Mack Brown, the culture change he experienced first-hand during his time with SMU football, and the moment he knew it was time for a career transition.