Best University Of Puget Sound Podcasts (2025)

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Strategic Storytelling in Finance: University of Puget Sound CBO Kimberly Kvaal on Communicating Complex Change 27:16

13d ago27:16

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Kimberly Kvaal is executive vice president and vice president for administration and finance at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. In this episode, Kvaal joins our host Donna Schiele to discuss finding purpose in higher education leadership, the power of mentorship in career development, and innovative approaches to financial sust…

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Henry Abbott | Journalist, Author, Founder | TrueHoop - Ballistic - One Question Leadership Podcast 35:07

2d ago35:07

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@1QLeadership Question: Are athlete injuries predictable? Henry Abbott, Founder of TrueHoop, discusses his new book "Ballistic" which follows the story of Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3). Abbott talks about how Dr. Elliott's research is being used by NBA athletes to prevent injury. Similar to the way biomarkers are used to …

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Anthony Azama | Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs - Director of Athletics | WashU - One Question Leadership Podcast 21:19

16d ago21:19

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@1QLeadership Question: Is there a success blueprint for leadership in college athletics? Dr. Jacqui Schuman, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at UMASS-Boston, asks Anthony Azama, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics at WashU, about his blueprint for success as a leader in college athletics. Azama describ…

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Growth and Strategic Scale: Texas A&M University CBO John Crawford on Stewarding Financial Success 34:59

27d ago34:59

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John Crawford is vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. In this episode, Crawford joins our host Donna Schiele to discuss following in his father's CPA footsteps, managing Texas A&M's massive $2.5 billion budget during a tuition freeze, and navigating the evolving landscape of highe…

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Dr. Patty Raube Keller | Sport Administration Graduate Program Director | Boston College - One Question Leadership Podcast 32:06

1M ago32:06

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@1QLeadership Question: What goes into an effective graduate sport administration program? Dr. Patty Raube Keller, Sports Administration Graduate Program Director at Boston College, discusses how her background and experiences shaped her approach to building the sports administration program. After working in college athletics, she transitioned to …

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Mission-Driven Management: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee CBO Robin Van Harpen on Leading Through Change 24:36

1M ago24:36

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Robin Van Harpen is senior vice chancellor for finance and administrative affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this episode, Van Harpen joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about transitioning from legal counsel to CFO leadership, navigating institutional financial challenges, and fostering an environment whe…

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Yulander Wells | Deputy Athletics Director | Notre Dame - One Question Leadership Podcast 24:59

2M ago24:59

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@1QLeadership Question: Can work-life integration be a necessity when considering future employers? Yulander Wells, Jr. , Deputy Athletics Director for Finance, Operations, Revenue & Business Strategy at Notre Dame shares how family has been an integral part of his career in college athletics. He also covers how his business background informs his …

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Data-Driven Turnaround: Transforming Institutional Finance with Northern Kentucky University CBO Christopher Calvert 33:35

2M ago33:35

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Christopher Calvert is chief financial officer and vice president of administration and finance at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky. In this episode, Calvert joins our host Donna Schiele to discuss his journey from private sector finance to higher education leadership, implementing data-driven financial strategies, and nav…

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Dr. Jacqueline Schuman | Vice Chancellor-Director of Athletics and Recreation | UMASS-Boston - One Question Leadership Podcast 22:13

2M ago22:13

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@1QLeadership Question: How do you integrate a leadership philosophy that emphasizes collaboration and informed decision-making within an athletics department? Dr. Jackie Shuman, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics and Recreation at UMass Boston, discussing her leadership philosophy and approach to decision-making within college athletics. Ga…

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Deana Barnes | President | Paciolan - One Question Leadership Podcast 18:16

2M ago18:16

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@1QLeadership Podcast: What happens when someone who always wanted to be in the background assumes the leadership position? This conversation initially took place on AthleticDirectorU.com. Deana Barnes, President at Paciolan, shares insight into her collective leadership strategy and how her longevity with the organization provides her with perspec…

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Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Today's Chief Business Officers 37:19

2M ago37:19

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The fifth edition of the National Profile of Higher Education Chief Business Officers, released last year, offers crucial insights into the career paths, responsibilities, and aspirations of CBOs across the country. In this special crossover episode between CBO Speaks and NACUBO in Brief, host Donna Schiele and NACUBO's Bryan Dickson explore the Pr…

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Randale Richmond and Dr. Ron Moses | One Question Leadership Podcast 42:59

2M ago42:59

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@1QLeadership Question: Can someone who dropped out of high school excel in college athletics administration? Randale Richmond, VP and Director of Athletics at Kent State, and Dr. Ron Moses, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director at Old Dominion talk about culture, athlete identity, and leadership. Ron Moses discusses his journey to college …

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The Power of Curiosity and Transparency: Leadership Lessons from University of Rhode Island CBO Abby Benson 32:06

3M ago32:06

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Abby Benson is vice president for administration and finance at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. In this episode, Benson joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about her diverse career path, the importance of curiosity and transparency in leadership, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing higher education today. "…

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Sarah Comstock | VP of Student Affairs - Dean of Students | University of Puget Sound - One Question Leadership Podcast 23:15

3M ago23:15

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@1QLeadership Question: How does a Vice President of Student Affairs develop a philosophy on college athletics? Sarah Comstock, VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at University of Puget Sound, discusses how she developed her philosophy on athletics after the department was recently reassigned to report to her. She talks about her input in …

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Alex Ricker-Gilbert | Sr. Vice President-Athletics Director | Jacksonville University - One Question Leadership Podcast 23:00

3M ago23:00

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@1QLeadership Question: How much does an athletics director think about succession planning? Alex Ricker-Gilbert, Senior Vice President and Athletics Director at Jacksonville University, discusses hiring coaches and succession planning with Lamarr Pottinger, Director of Leadership Development with NCAA. Ricker-Gilbert has a process of identifying a…

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Beyond the Job Description: Seizing Opportunities with Great Falls College MSU CBO Carmen Roberts 26:33

3M ago26:33

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Carmen Roberts is the executive director of operations at Great Falls College Montana State University in Great Falls, Montana. In this episode, Roberts joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about her journey to becoming a higher education leader, the challenges and opportunities in operations management, and the importance of fostering collaboratio…

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Kevin Barefoot | Sr. Vice President of Business Development | Teamworks - One Question Leadership Podcast 35:31

4M ago35:31

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@1QLeadership Question: Where does passion fit in sales and business development? Kevin Barefoot, Sr. VP of Business Development for Teamworks, discusses his experiences working in sales for startups. He talks about the culture at Teamworks and the company's growth. After spending a decade with WinAD, a tech startup operating in college athletics, …

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Reframing Financial Conversations: Kalamazoo Valley Community College CBO Brian Lueth on Resource Allocation and Student Impact 18:33

4M ago18:33

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Brian Lueth is vice president for finance and business at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In this episode, Lueth joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about his journey from public accounting to higher education, the importance of effective communication in conveying financial information, and strategies for maintaining af…

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Amber McCray | Volleyball Coach & Sports Administrator - One Question Leadership Podcast 41:52

4M ago41:52

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@1QLeadership Question: Is there a grieving period after losing your job? Amber McCray, volleyball coach and sports administrator, shares her introspection after being dismissed from the head coaching position at Louisiana Tech. Contemplating on what she valued from the experience, what she could have done differently, and where she goes from this …

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Kortne Gosha | Sr. Associate Athletics Director - Capital Planning | Nebraska - One Question Leadership Podcast 25:31

5M ago25:31

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@1QLeadership Question: What does it take to find success in every role? Kortne Gosha, Sr. Associate AD for Capital Planning at Nebraska, visits with Wesley Abercrombie of Peak Sports to discuss leadership and finding career success. Gosha started his career as a football equipment manager. Since then, he has led an athletics department, hired coac…

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Transparency Transforms: Effective Communication with Lake-Sumter State CBO Michelle Matis 22:33

5M ago22:33

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Michelle Matis is vice president of finance and CFO at Lake-Sumter State College in Leesburg, Florida. In this episode, Matis joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about her career path in higher education finance, managing financial health during challenging times, and the importance of collaboration and transparency. "I always try to instill that …

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Joseph Walters | Deputy Athletics Director - External Affairs | Hampton University - One Question Leadership Podcast 17:17

5M ago17:17

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@1QLeadership Question: Can working in video production lead to a career in fundraising? Joseph Walters, Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs and Chief Revenue Officer at Hampton University describes how his family-owned video production business has helped him to the role he currently holds in fundraising in college athletics. uses journ…

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Troy Austin | Deputy Athletics Director | Duke University - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:26

6M ago20:26

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@1QLeadership Question: What are some of the best ways to communicate change from the leadership and management perspective? Troy Austin, Deputy Athletics Director for Development at Duke University, discusses his role helping the athletics director manage change. Interviewed by People and Culture Professional Lamarr Pottinger, Austin gives his def…

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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Kentucky Community and Technical College System CBO Todd Kilburn on Student-Centered Financial Leadership 22:51

6M ago22:51

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Todd Kilburn is chief financial officer at Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) in Kentucky. In this episode, Kilburn joins our host Donna Schiele to discuss navigating institutional transitions, balancing financial leadership with student success, and the evolving responsibilities of modern chief business officers across KCTCS's…

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Kim Record | Sr. Associate Commissioner - Chief of Staff | Atlantic 10 Conference - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:14

6M ago20:14

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@1QLeadership Question: Does the adjustment from making decisions to giving suggestions have to be difficult? Kim Record, Sr. Associate Commissioner & Chief of Staff at the Atlantic 10 (A10) Conference, talks about her adjustment to working with longtime A10 Commissioner, Bernadette McGlade. Record talks about times when challenging conversations a…

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Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Belmont University CBO Harry Allen's Advice for Growth 22:44

6M ago22:44

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Harry Allen is executive VP for financial excellence and CFO at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, Allen joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about his journey from banking to higher education, the importance of relationships and service in leadership, and his vision for the future of finance in higher ed. "I view my role …

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Matt Buttermore | Head Volleyball Coach | Omaha - One Question Leadership Podcast 17:44

6M ago17:44

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@1QLeadership Question: Can a team show consistent growth if most of the players come from the transfer portal? From the 2023 AVCA Convention, Matt Buttermore, Head Volleyball Coach at Omaha, talks about what he valued about the volleyball day matchup, which pitted Omaha against Nebraska and saw record attendance and viewership. He also gives his t…

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Listening and Leading: Elgin Community College’s CBO Kimberly Wagner 25:43

6M ago25:43

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Kimberly Wagner is the vice president of business and finance at Elgin Community College in Elgin, Illinois. In this episode, Wagner joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about her transition from corporate accounting to higher education, the importance of empowering and investing in your team, and trends and changes in community colleges. "I think …

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Tangela Cheatham | Deputy Athletic Director | Central Michigan University - One Question Leadership Podcast 23:57

7M ago23:57

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@1QLeadership Question: Does age matter if someone has the capacity to do the job? Tangela Cheatham, Deputy Athletic Director for Sport Administration and Senior Woman Administrator at Central Michigan, talks about being trusted with an executive level position at an early age. The woman who hired her, CMU Director of Athletics Amy Folan, was also …

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Ryan Cain w/ Shelly Mullenix | The Hope Desk, LSU, and Mental Health - One Question Leadership Podcast 50:58

7M ago50:58

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@1QLeadership Question: Should substance abuse in sports be viewed as more than just a disciplinary issue? Ryan Cain, CEO of The Hope Desk, and Shelly Mullenix, Senior Associate AD for Health and Wellness at LSU, discuss the mechanics of providing mental health services for former LSU student-athletes. Mullenix talks about studying social work to f…

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Strategic Thinking, Analytics, and Relationships: Insights from Manchester University CBO Claire Knapp 23:55

7M ago23:55

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Claire Knapp is the vice president of finance and administration, chief business officer and treasurer at Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana. In this episode, Knapp joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about his unique career journey from public accounting to higher education, navigating financial challenges in a post-pandemic envir…

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Otis Wiley | General Manager | Playfly - Michigan State Sports Properties - One Question Leadership Podcast 43:08

7M ago43:08

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@1QLeadership Question: What role does a third-party multimedia rights holder play in mending and maintaining relationships with businesses throughout the campus community? Otis Wiley, General Manager at Michigan State Sports Properties (PlayFly), talks about his experiences in revenue generation, including repairing relationships on campus after t…

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Jazmin Elliott | Director of Corporate Sponsorships and Marketing | Norfolk State - One Question Leadership Podcast 25:22

7M ago25:22

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@1QLeadership Question: Are corporate partnerships always about advertising exposure? Jazmin Elliott, Director of Corporate Sponsorships and Marketing at Norfolk State athletics, discusses her thought process when looking for companies to partner with the department. She finds areas of alignment between the company and the university, that go beyon…

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Mentorship Matters: Insights on Career Growth from Colorado College CBO Lori Seager 22:34

7M ago22:34

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Lori Seager is vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this episode, Seager joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about her unique career path, the value of a liberal arts education, and the evolving role of a CBO. "I think if a person cultivates that relationship, especially with …

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Dr. Jason Penry | Founder | Penry Advisors - One Question Leadership Podcast 39:08

8M ago39:08

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@1QLeadership Question: Can the processes learned throughout your career lay the foundation for entrepreneurial pursuits? Dr. Jason Penry, Founder of Penry Advisors, spent years working in fundraising in college athletics and on campus in general. Not long ago, he decided to start a business based on the concepts he learned during his career raisin…

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Chris McFarlane | Deputy Athletics Director | UCF - One Question Leadership Podcast 46:59

8M ago46:59

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@1QLeadership Question: Do the titles given during your career define your underlying skillset? Chris McFarlane is the Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations and Business Development at UCF. At a quick glance, his career arc would have him labeled as a fundraiser. With further study, McFarlane's career is actually rooted in building progr…

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Leading With Intention: Leadership Lessons From Sam Houston State University CBO Amanda Withers 23:09

8M ago23:09

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Amanda Withers is the chief financial officer and senior vice president for operations at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. In this episode, Withers joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about her journey to becoming a CBO in higher education, the importance of leadership and mentorship, and the future of the CBO role. "I think the …

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Penny Lucas-White | Head Volleyball Coach | Alabama State - One Question Leadership Podcast 23:58

8M ago23:58

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@1QLeadership Question: Do winning head coaches need leadership training? Penny Lucas-White, Head Volleyball Coach at Alabama State, tells her introspective journey learning to be a better leader after 30 years in the role. She decided to invest in her own development by attending a John Maxwell leadership retreat. she was communicating but not con…

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Andrew Kearney | Deputy Athletics Director | Nicholls State University - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:28

8M ago20:28

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@1QLeadership Question: Can doing your job contribute to your professional development? Andrew Kearney, Deputy Athletics Director at Nicholls State, discusses how trying to help others on campus has helped him improve his communication skill. He also touches on learning from Division II and Division III institutions in terms of facilities and use o…

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Brandi Stuart | Deputy Athletics Director | Penn State - One Question Leadership Podcast 38:13

9M ago38:13

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@1QLeadership Question: Is it possible to pre-determine if someone will be a good hire? Brandi Stuart, Deputy AD for Administration and External Operations at Penn State, answers questions about her experience on the NCAA Softball Committee, accepting a job offer, hiring, and her role with the Nittany Lions. Restructuring NCAA Softball postseason p…

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Raymond Harrison | Senior Associate Athletics Director | NC State - One Question Leadership Podcast 31:56

9M ago31:56

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@1QLeadership Question: How can core values help with decisions in the workplace? Raymond Harrison, Senior Associate Athletics Director at NC State, discusses how core values and purpose are integral to how he navigates his career. From deciding whether or not to take a job, to deciding whether or not to hire someone, Harrison checks on value align…

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Jessie Gardner | Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director | UNT - One Question Leadership Podcast 20:12

9M ago20:12

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@1QLeadership Question: What happens when a perfectionist realizes that no one can be perfect? Jessie Gardner, Executive Senior Associate AD at UNT, discusses her evolution from being a perfectionist to considering herself an achiever. She acknowledges that perfectionism held her back in her prior leadership roles. Gardner gives credit to enneagram…

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Ryan Holloway with Wes Abercrombie | Peak Sports MGMT - The Business of Creativity Podcast 37:50

9M ago37:50

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*New Episode of The Business of Creativity Podcast* BOCreativity Question: When should an entrepreneur's role change within the company they founded? Peak Sports MGMT executives, Ryan Holloway (President) and Wes Abercrombie (Vice President), talk about evolving roles within the company. Holloway, co-founder and president, has been the technician, …

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Bill McGillis (Retired) with Sarah Baumgartner of Texas | One Question Leadership Podcast 27:29

10M ago27:29

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@1QLeadership Question: Is it important to assess a potential head coach's ability to evaluate talent? Sarah Baumgartner, Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Texas and retired Director of Athletics, Bill McGillis talk about facilitating sports as a college athletics executive. They also cover evaluating talent and the layers involve…

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Joe Karlgaard | Advisor | Global Silicon Valley - One Question Leadership Podcast 36:57

10M ago36:57

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@1QLeadership Question: Can for-profit businesses be mission driven and drive profits all while delivering a public good? Joe Karlgaard, former Director of Athletics at Rice, discusses his current role advising entrepreneurs with Global Silicon Valley, a global education technology company. He talks about the education he is receiving in terms of h…

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Brittney Whiteside | VP - ASP College | Altius Sports Partners - One Question Leadership Podcast 19:08

10M ago19:08

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@1QLeadership Question: Is life different when working at an off-campus job after a career working on campus in college athletics? Brittney Whiteside, VP of ASP College at Altius Sports Partners, shares her insight on her role at a college athletics adjacent organization and how life has changed without on-campus pressures. Serving on the Board of …

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Urina Harrell | Founder & CEO | Vox Pop Branding - The Business of Creativity Podcast 47:37

10M ago47:37

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The Business of Creativity Podcast highlights creativity in business leadership, management, and entrepreneurship. For this episode of 1Q, we will listen to a recent episode of The Business of Creativity Podcast. Urina Harrell started her company, Vox Pop Branding, while she was a student-athlete at Duke. At the time, college athletes couldn't make…

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Deneé Barracato | Deputy Director of Athletics for Operations and Capital Projects | Northwestern - One Question Leadership Podcast 25:20

11M ago25:20

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Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy’s girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. Written by Dr. Stephany Coakley. Purchase your copy here. (https://spadesmg.com/tyeDr) --- @1QLeadership Question: Where do you find stability in an industry where instability is rampant? Deneé Barrac…

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Kyle Adams | Deputy Athletics Director | Delaware State University - One Question Leadership Podcast 36:40

11M ago36:40

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Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy’s girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. Written by Dr. Stephany Coakley. Purchase your copy here. --- @1QLeadership Question: Can you blend your personality into the responsibilities of your job? Kyle Adams, Deputy Athletics Director at Del…

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Matt Roberts | Founder & CEO | Drive & Company - The Business of Creativity Podcast 34:53

11M ago34:53

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Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy’s girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. Written by Dr. Stephany Coakley. Purchase your copy here. The Business of Creativity Podcast highlights creativity in business leadership, management, and entrepreneurship. For this episode of 1Q, we …

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