38 episodes

At the intersection of sports and leadership, The Highest Level Podcast with Evan Burk features thought-provoking conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders in sports, to reveal how championship team cultures are built and the keys to leadership excellence at the highest level.

The Highest Level Podcast with Evan Burk Evan Burk

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    • 5.0 • 15 Ratings

At the intersection of sports and leadership, The Highest Level Podcast with Evan Burk features thought-provoking conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders in sports, to reveal how championship team cultures are built and the keys to leadership excellence at the highest level.

    Patrick Murphy on PERSON over athlete team culture, “Affirmation Bags”, & Power of Tiny Gains at Alabama Softball

    Patrick Murphy on PERSON over athlete team culture, “Affirmation Bags”, & Power of Tiny Gains at Alabama Softball

    Coach Patrick Murphy is the Head Softball Coach at the University of Alabama. His career accomplishments rank among the very best in college sports, with a career winning percentage of 78%, winning the National Championship in 2012, and leading the Crimson Tide softball team to the NCAA tournament for a remarkable 22 straight years.
    In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to University of Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy about building the culture of his program by prioritizing the PERSON first - athlete second, capturing his players’ hearts with “Affirmation Bags”, and The Power of Tiny Gains in building the team culture.
    Get Evan’s book, Finding Intangibles, to learn about how high-performing teams are built and how hidden character traits drive all elite performers and organizations.
    To stay up to date with Evan and The Highest Level podcast, sign up for Evan's leadership newsletter.

    • 47 min
    Tyler Johnson: Developing team trust, The intangibles of Self, and obtaining buy-in on a team

    Tyler Johnson: Developing team trust, The intangibles of Self, and obtaining buy-in on a team

    Tyler Johnson is a mental skills and performance coach and host of the Elev8 Podcast. His primarily focus is working with student-athletes and coaches to elevate attitudes and potential through a focus of strength and balance of mind.
    In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Tyler about coach Mark Farley and the rise of the Northern Iowa football program, how leaders can develop team trust, and the intangibles of self in elite leaders and high performers.
    Check out Evan’s appearance on the Elev8 podcast that Tyler hosts, and follow Tyler on Instagram and Twitter
    Get Evan’s book, Finding Intangibles, to learn about how high-performing teams are built and the hidden character traits that drive all elite performers and organizations.
    To stay up to date with Evan and The Highest Level podcast, sign up for Evan's leadership newsletter.

    • 59 min
    Hunter Sims: Being a college AD, recruiting and hiring the best, and effective team communication

    Hunter Sims: Being a college AD, recruiting and hiring the best, and effective team communication

    Hunter Sims is the Director of Athletics at Howard Payne University, where he spent 6 years as an assistant coach, offensive coordinator, and head coach of the school’s football program before his promotion into the AD role.
    In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Hunter about appreciating the “invisible paychecks” coaches receive, how he developed his one-year onboarding program to help 1st time head coaches successfully transition into an unfamiliar role, and what he looks for when he’s hiring a head coach to lead one of Howard Payne’s athletic programs.
    https://hpusports.com/staff-directory/hunter-sims/142
    Get Evan’s book, Finding Intangibles, to learn about how high-performing teams are built and the hidden character traits that drive all elite performers and organizations.
    To stay up to date with Evan and The Highest Level podcast, sign up for Evan's leadership newsletter.
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    EVAN BURK is an author, speaker, former NFL coach, and podcast host who uses the sports world as his backdrop to engage audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building, and creating championship cultures. Learn more about having Evan come speak to your team by visiting his website, or email him at: evan@coachevanburk.com
    Edited and Produced by Mark McDonald. Launch your podcast at  https://yourbusinesspodcast.net
     

    • 59 min
    Joan Ryan of the San Francisco Giants on the Science and Soul of Team Success

    Joan Ryan of the San Francisco Giants on the Science and Soul of Team Success

     

    Joan Ryan is the senior media advisor for the San Francisco Giants and the author of the book "Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry."
    In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Joan about team chemistry and how it affects performance, why trust among teammates and co-workers is crucial to building great chemistry, and how relationships influence the team dynamics within the locker room.
    Get Evan’s book, Finding Intangibles, to learn about how high-performing teams are built and the hidden character traits that drive all elite performers and organizations.
    To stay up to date with Evan and The Highest Level podcast, sign up for Evan's leadership newsletter.
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    EVAN BURK is an author, speaker, former NFL coach, and podcast host who uses the sports world as his backdrop to engage audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building, and creating championship cultures. Learn more about having Evan come speak to your team by visiting his website, or email him at: evan@coachevanburk.com
    Edited and Produced by Mark McDonald. Launch your podcast at  https://yourbusinesspodcast.net
     

    • 58 min
    Brian Decker: How Character and Trust Play into Selecting the Best

    Brian Decker: How Character and Trust Play into Selecting the Best

    Brian Decker is the Director of Team Development for the Indianapolis Colts and was previously Commander of Special Forces Assessment and Selection for the U.S. military. 
    In this conversation, Evan Burk talks to Brian 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. 
    Get Evan’s book, Finding Intangibles, to learn about how high-performing teams are built and the hidden character traits that drive all elite performers and organizations.
    To stay up to date with Evan and The Highest Level podcast, sign up for Evan's leadership newsletter.
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    Buy Evan's book, Finding Intangibles
    EVAN BURK is an author, speaker, former NFL coach, and podcast host who uses the sports world as his backdrop to engage audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building, and creating championship cultures. Learn more about having Evan come speak to your team by visiting his website, or email him at: evan@coachevanburk.com
    Edited and Produced by Mark McDonald. Launch your podcast at  https://yourbusinesspodcast.net
     

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Kelvin Beachum: On his 11-year NFL Career, Locker-Room Leadership, and Giving Back

    Kelvin Beachum: On his 11-year NFL Career, Locker-Room Leadership, and Giving Back

    Kelvin is an 11-year NFL player currently playing for the Arizona Cardinals, and is also a two-time Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee for his volunteer and charity work.
    In this conversation, Evan Burk talks with Kelvin 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.
    Get Evan’s book, Finding Intangibles, to learn about how high-performing teams are built and the hidden character traits that drive all elite performers and organizations.
    To stay up to date with Evan and The Highest Level podcast, sign up for Evan's leadership newsletter.
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    Buy Evan's book, Finding Intangibles
    EVAN BURK is an author, speaker, former NFL coach, and podcast host who uses the sports world as his backdrop to engage audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building, and creating championship cultures. Learn more about having Evan come speak to your team by visiting his website, or email him at: evan@coachevanburk.com
    Edited and Produced by Mark McDonald. Launch your podcast at  https://yourbusinesspodcast.net
     
     
     

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

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15 Ratings

15 Ratings

DJ COLLIE ,

Domination Station

Are you looking for a way to dominate life?!? Then you HAVE to listen to this podcast. You will not regret it!

MediaMcDonald ,

Insightful

Evan reaches beyond the PR and spin to discover, through his guests with real-time experience, what it really takes to fulfill your dreams A must-listen, not just for aspiring sportswomen and men, but for all people who are working to grow, and enjoy the physical and journey through life’s challenges.

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