One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: How do leadership development, personnel changes, and organizational behavior intersect? , Director of Athletics & Recreation at University of Chicago, discusses her development as an executive, developing the leaders on her staff, and enhancing the organizational priorities within the department.  Evaluate the environment, then ask for what you need Allow staff to make decisions Figure out how you can enhance the existing culture Torain also covers aspects of fundraising, expanding facilities, and expanding her staff to provide better experiences for student-athletes. -...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: Are mental health services provided to an institution's athletic alumni? , Deputy Athletics Director at Michigan State, and , NFL/College football coach, discuss the transition away from playing sports as a competitor and the impact it can have on former athletes. Henderson describes a new resource at Michigan State for former student-athletes called Alumni STATE of Mind. Available to anyone who was a student-athlete at Michigan State 24-hour dedicated crisis lifeline available for MSU athletic alumni managed by The Hope Desk Discounted services provided anywhere in the country...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: What is the role of an Athletic Certification Officer? , Associate Registrar for Athletic Certification and Eligibility at Texas Tech, explains her role on campus and how it supports the athletics by being housed outside of the department.  Manage the process of determining eligibility for student-athletes The role is different on every college campus Decisions are very objective - no subjectivity Bonner's office is also responsible for managing the research for the NCAA Graduation Success Rates and Academic Progress Rates at the school. She works with over 30 people...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

: Can one brand or symbol represent all of campus, including athletics? , VP for Marketing and Communications at Baylor University, shares insights on communicating with a specific objective. He also gives us a deep dive into his One Brand Approach to marketing for an institution of higher education. 'Communicating with a specific objective' is an overarching description that covers all branches of communications  A college's athletics logo is usually its most recognizable symbol Avoid brand fragmentation amongst on-campus departments, individual sports teams, alumni organizations,...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: Can the (FAR) role overlap with their research and professorial responsibilities? As a Faculty Athletics Representative at Texas Tech, is responsible for advocating for student-athlete welfare. While his primary teaching responsibility is contract law, he focuses his policy and research work on mental health law, an area he has been researching for a lifetime due to his family experience with mental illness.  Professor Shannon explains that mental illness patients often get caught in the criminal justice system without receiving treatment. He also emphasizes the importance...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: Is the path to the athletics director chair always the same? , Director of Athletics at Susquehanna University stopped by 1Q to talk about his journey from recreation director to college athletics director. From assistant basketball coach to interim athletics director, Hashim has navigated his career through passion and purpose. working with people leading adults servant leadership understanding business Hashim's leadership principles include having empathy, understand your leadership style, and get outside of your comfort zone. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: What can college athletics teach us about retention rates? We asked the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Chancellor, , about the importance of athletics on a college campus. He gave us insight from research done at UW-Eau Claire which says there are key components that exists in college sports that can translate to higher retention if applied to campus in general. Meet students where they are academically, socially, mentally Sense of belonging Upperclass mentors Trusted adults Community At UW-Eau Claire, Black men who are student-athletes have a retention rate in the 90%...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: How does donor feedback and creativity fit in fundraising? We asked , Sr. Associate Athletics Director at FAU, about athletics fundraising. The key topics covered were how his personality fits within the specific niche of athletic development, what is the process of fundraising in an athletics department, and how much input do donors (and potential donors) have in how funds should be used. Personality is a big factor in fundraising Season ticket holders are a starting point Many big ideas come from donors Donors will most likely support their own ideas Hines notes that one of the...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: When should a coach or administrator hire an agent? , Coaches Agent for Coaches Inc., stops by 1Q to discuss his process for valuing coaches contracts and why he believes agents are an asset in terms of representation. Football sets the standard for contracts across sports Women's Volleyball has the biggest potential Process for valuation varies across schools Counsel can be necessary beyond negotiating contracts While many people think agents are only hired for money, jobs, and contracts, Rosenfield believes representation is also necessary for counsel on many of the things...

One Question Leadership Podcast with Tai M. Brown

Question: Would an 'NIT type' event make sense considering the new College Football Playoff structure? , VP & Director of Athletics at NIU, stops by 1Q to discuss a few items on his mind as college athletics continues to evolve.  Clandestine Transfer Portal activities Value of bowl games 'NIT type' event tied to the College Football Playoff Antitrust thoughts Positive outlook in college athletics Frazier has led NIU athletics for over a decade and continues to provide insight, mentorship, and leadership in the industry. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown