John Spytek
John Spytek on Great Teambuilding
John Spytek
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Assistant General Manager, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers executive John Spytek equips leaders with strategies for sustainable success, collaboration, and talent development.
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John Spytek's speaking fee: $25K - $40K
John Spytek is the Assistant General Manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one of the NFL’s most respected executives in talent evaluation and organizational strategy. Since joining the Buccaneers in 2016, he has played a central role in building the roster that won Super Bowl LV and remains competitive in one of the league’s most demanding divisions.
Spytek’s leadership style is built on collaboration, discipline, and long-term vision. He has spent more than two decades in NFL front offices, with experience in Denver, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, where he honed his ability to evaluate talent, align stakeholders, and guide organizations through change. His work in Tampa, including the acquisition of Tom Brady and the construction of a balanced roster, reflects his ability to manage both bold moves and patient planning.
For business audiences, John offers actionable insights on how to build sustainable success, align diverse groups behind a shared mission, and balance short-term goals with long-term vision. He translates the lessons of roster construction and organizational leadership into frameworks any leader can use to improve performance, culture, and trust in high-pressure environments.
Why Audiences Will Be Better Off for Having Hired Him
- Practical frameworks for sustainable growth: John shares how to build organizations that succeed year after year, not just in the moment.
- Collaboration as a leadership tool: He shows how to create alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Talent insights for any industry: Audiences learn proven strategies for identifying, developing, and retaining high performers.
Featured Videos
John Spytek
John Spytek on Great Teambuilding
John Spytek’s Speech Topics
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Balancing Bold Moves with Long-Term Discipline
The Buccaneers’ acquisition of Tom Brady was a bold move that reshaped the organization. John uses this example and others to show how to balance bold decisions with the discipline needed for sustained success. Executives learn how to identify moments to act decisively while protecting the foundation of their organization.
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The Talent Equation: Identifying, Developing, and Retaining High Performers
As a veteran evaluator of talent, John draws lessons from building Super Bowl-winning rosters. He explains how to recognize potential, nurture growth, and retain top performers in competitive markets. Attendees walk away with a framework for making smarter hiring, promotion, and retention decisions.
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Sustainable Success: Building Organizations That Last
John explains how championship teams are built not just for one year but for long-term competitiveness. He reveals the processes behind maintaining consistency, developing depth, and planning for the future. Business leaders learn how to design organizations that are prepared to succeed well beyond one product cycle or leadership change.
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Collaboration at the Top: Aligning Stakeholders with Competing Priorities
Front-office executives must work with owners, coaches, scouts, and players, each with different goals and pressures. John shares how to create alignment across diverse groups, build consensus without sacrificing vision, and manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments. Leaders leave with practical tools for fostering collaboration across departments and divisions.
John Spytek Topics & Types
- Athlete Speakers
- Athletes First Speakers
- Business Speakers
- Corporate Culture Speakers
- Football Motivational Speakers
- Keynote Speakers
- Leadership Speakers
- Motivational Speakers
- Nonprofit Speakers
- Overcoming Adversity Speakers
- Peak Performance Speakers
- Personal Growth Speakers
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- Sports Speakers
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