R.C. Buford on Leadership, Evaluating Character, and Building Championship Cultures | When Something Breaks

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Apr 27, 2022

R.C. Buford, the former GM and current CEO of Spurs Sports and Entertainment, shares his journey in building a sustainable championship culture with the San Antonio Spurs. He discusses the significance of diversity and individual character over mere talent in sports teams. Buford also emphasizes the importance of leadership during crises, showcasing how adaptability and empathy foster collaboration. Highlighting the role of each team member, he draws inspiring parallels on inclusivity and the collective pursuit of excellence.

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ANECDOTE

Tim Duncan's Humility

Tim Duncan's rookie season goal was to make a small contribution.
This understated his future Hall of Fame career with the Spurs.

ANECDOTE

Duncan's Team-First Mentality

Tim Duncan prioritized working with David Robinson over promotional opportunities.
He showed his team-first mentality from the start.

ADVICE

Values-Based Recruitment

Prioritize values such as high character and team-oriented players during recruitment.
Tim Duncan exemplified these values by prioritizing graduating college.

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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to R.C. Buford about how the Spurs went about trying to build a culture of sustainable success, the hallmarks of building great cultures, the benefit of diversity within an organization, and more.

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R.C. started his professional career as an assistant coach at the University of Kansas in 1983. R.C. was named CEO for Spurs Sports and Entertainment in July of 2019. In his current role he leads the business operations for all sports franchises owned and operated by Spurs Sports & Entertainment which includes the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), the Austin Spurs (NBA G-League) and San Antonio FC (USL Soccer) as well as the operations of the AT&T Center and Toyota Field.

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