Building Excellence
Pat Williams - Orlando Magic Co-Founder & NBA GM On Building Excellence, Lessons In Leadership, & Starting An MLB Franchise
31 Jul 2023
#121: Pat Williams is the co-founder of the Orlando Magic and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He has also been the former GM of the Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and the Philadelphia 76ers, where he helped lead to the NBA title in1983. He has drafted players like Shaquille O’Neil, Charles Barkley, & Penny Hardaway and built rosters with players like Julis Erving, Maurice cheeks, and many many others. Pat is also a top inspirational speakers and is a best selling author of over 100 books! He has many, but one of my favorite books is Your Formula For Success, which I would highly encourage you all to check it out. It is a great tool focused on helping you find the place where your talent and passion meet. And even with the long list of accolades, Pat is not slowing down. With his newest venture he shares what it takes to start a new MLB franchise from the ground up in Orlando, Florida.He has a unique perspective of being an executive in professional baseball and basketball, building a championship team, and building something from the ground up.Pat and his wife have 19 children, including 14 who are adopted. On the show he shares his perspective on the importance of faith and family. For more info on Pat, the Orlando Dreamers, and his newsies book on Aging check out patwilliams.com Enjoy the show!
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