Why Always Wins

A modern graphic novel focused on coaching high performing teams and growing your career.

Why Always Wins outlines several key concepts and techniques for individuals to excel and become tomorrow’s leaders.

Why Always Wins leverages the power of storytelling in a graphic novel format to tell an emotional and engaging story. The protagonist, Max, goes on a journey which helps him better understand himself, his team, and the organization — his odyssey gives him the confidence and expertise to lead a winning team.

Available Early 2019

About The Team

Stephen Gay

Stephen Gay is a passionate and creative design leader in the Bay Area. Stephen takes pride in nurture high performing teams to solve complex problems and delivering innovative, simple, and delightful experiences.

Der-shing Helmer

Der-shing Helmer is a game and comic artist living in the California Bay Area. She has a formal background in science and education, and an informal one in art, and enjoys making comics whenever possible.

Matt Silady

A Chicagoland native, Matt Silady taught eighth grade for six years in Champaign, Illinois, before moving west to study creative writing at the University of California at Davis. It was there he discovered comics as a medium for fine art.

Ron Kertzner

Ron Kertzner supports individuals, teams and organizations in acting from a deeply-held purpose and vision that is empowering to all. Ron served as a facilitative consultant, helping organizations and teams gain clarity around their vision, organizational culture and strategy.

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Why Always Wins