Former MLB executive and current leadership consultant as President of Stark Contrast, Kyle Stark joins the show to explore what drives development inside great organizations. We dig into how clarity of identity shapes culture, why character is the ultimate performance enhancer, and how knowing what you can and can’t develop should guide player selection. This conversation is packed with leadership insights and developmental gems—making it a must-listen for coaches, leaders, and anyone invested in long-term success.
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Chapters
02:19 Career Journey and Defining Success
04:18 Character Development and Player Selection
06:58 Impacting Change in Players
10:31 Behavior-Based Interviewing Techniques
14:19 Finding Clarity in Identity
20:38 Character vs. Talent in Winning
24:24 Character as a Competitive Advantage
25:17 Dimensions of Athletic Development
27:39 The Importance of Character in Skill Development
30:49 Long-Term Success vs. Short-Term Wins
34:52 Getting Athletes to Their Next Developmental Dot
37:24 Sustaining Success in Coaching
41:57 Balancing Drive and Relational Skills in Leadership