My son Seth and I often debate which NBA player is the greatest of all time, or the GOAT. We will chalk his opinion up to youthful naivete, as those who were fortunate enough to watch a game at the Chicago Stadium, even from the obstructed view area, understand the truth.
The GOAT is a person who transforms when others are just existing, one who can see around the corner, taking calculated risks then adapting quickly, a person who sets the tone and the pace, bringing others up along the way, one who literally changes the game. And while we may debate the all-time NBA GOAT, I can make a compelling argument that the GOAT of Behavioral Health treatment is the retiring CEO of Rosecrance, Phil Eaton, for all of the aforementioned reasons.