When Trevor Gleeson was signed as Perth Wildcats head coach in 2013, there was one phrase in the media that quietly defined the decision: “hard-working, honest and humble.”
That philosophy—prioritising character over credentials—became our blueprint. Over eight years, it delivered four NBL championships with players and coaches who had not won a championship prior.
The pattern was clear: character over competency. Culture over talent. Team over individual.
The Framework That Works
What succeeded in the locker room now drives results in boardrooms and staff rooms across Australia. After testing these principles with over 3,000 assessments across various organisations, we’ve proven they’re just as powerful off the court.
Our 3H-5G Character Framework
We assess candidates on three essential traits (Honesty, Humility, Hard Work) plus five goodness values (Fairness, Empathy, Kindness, Patience, Generosity).
Why it matters: The right character doesn’t just fit your culture—it elevates it. We call this Character-Culture Augmentation.
Beyond the Resume
Traditional recruitment focuses on skills and experience. We’ve learnt that exceptional team performance comes from:
- Strengths alignment – Positioning people where they naturally excel (social, creative, diligence or team contributions)
- Mission connection – Helping employees see how their daily work matters to the bigger picture
- Communication fit – Understanding how people receive information and respond emotionally
- Recognition systems – Rewarding the behaviours you want repeated
The Miracle of Teams
As individuals, we’re limited by our greatest weakness. On a team, we can perform to our greatest strength—but only when character comes first.
Ready to Build Your Championship Team?
Contact Saarrah Mathinthiran – +61 8 6377 7607 or saarrah@marvinHR.com or visit marvinhr.com to discover our globally unique character-focused recruitment service.
Because the best talent isn’t always the most obvious—it’s the right fit for your culture and mission!
