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One Question Leadership Podcast

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The One Question Leadership Podcast is designed to highlight executive and organizational leadership with a heavy emphasis on college athletics. 1Q is primarily hosted by @TaiMBrown, but features occasional guest hosts. Subscribe here: 1quest.co/itun

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Episodes

Brady Burke - Director of Athletics - Southeast Missouri State University (Part 2)

April 05, 2017 11:01 - 6 minutes - 4.89 MB

More from Southeast Missouri State Athletic Director Brady Barke on the interpersonal approach he took when transitioning from Chief of Staff for the President to Interim, and then full-time, AD with the Redhawks.   

Brady Barke - Director of Athletics - Southeast Missouri State University (Part 1)

April 04, 2017 11:01 - 5 minutes - 4.36 MB

In today's 1.Q, Southeast Missouri State AD Brady Barke reflects on his career path and the importance of the relationship between the Athletic Director and the Chancellor at a university. 

Joe Castiglione - Director of Athletics - University of Oklahoma (Part 2)

April 03, 2017 11:01 - 9 minutes - 7.66 MB

In Part II of his 1.Q, Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione shares perspective on how his job has changed given budget increases in college athletics over the years.  

Joe Castiglione - Director of Athletics - University of Oklahoma (Part 1)

March 31, 2017 11:01 - 15 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this 1.Q, Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione reflects on his five-year run as a member of the NCAA Selection Committee. The conversation includes context on how he felt once his tenure was complete, the group approach to preparing for the CBS interview once the bracket was released, the challenge of other responsibilities leading the grou, and more.

Chasse Conque - Director of Athletics - University of Arkansas - Little Rock (Part 2)

March 30, 2017 11:01 - 3 minutes - 2.67 MB

More from Little Rock AD Chasse Conque on structuring staff meetings and hitting all angles of pressing topics.  

Chasse Conque - Director of Athletics - University of Arkansas - Little Rock (Part 1)

March 29, 2017 11:01 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

In today's  1.Q, Little Rock AD Chasse Conque details his path to the Trojans AD role and shares his communication strategy to build trust with department staff.  

Ziggy Siegfried - Director of Athletics - CSU Bakersfield (Part 2)

March 28, 2017 21:31 - 7 minutes - 6.16 MB

More from Cal State Bakersfield AD Ziggy Siegfried on preparing for the Roadrunners AD role and landing the job.   

Ziggy Siegfried - Director of Athletics - CSU Bakersfield (Part 1)

March 24, 2017 04:01 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MB

In today's 1.Q Cal State Bakersfield AD Ziggy Siegfried discusses his interesting experience being an internal candidate during the Roadrunners AD search before landing the job.     

Dan Radakovich - Director of Athletics - Clemson University

March 23, 2017 11:01 - 7 minutes - 6.05 MB

Clemson Athletic Director Dan Radakovich shares his view on if an AD hiring a new Head Coach should reach-out directly to the AD of the Head Coach candidate for notification of interest and professional courtesy.  

Peg Bradley-Doppes - Director of Athletics - University of Denver (Part 2)

March 22, 2017 11:01 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MB

More with Denver Athletic Director Peg Bradley-Doppes on the advantages of having previous head coach experience and being an AD.

Peg Bradley-Doppes - Director of Athletics - The University of Denver (Part 1)

March 21, 2017 11:01 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MB

Denver Athletic Director Peg Bradley-Doppes joins 1.Q to discuss key Denver head coach hires and translating high-level success to growing sports. 

Mark Ingram - Director of Athletics - University of Alabama - Birmingham (Part 2)

March 10, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.08 MB

UAB Athletic Director Mark Ingram continues in today's 1.Q with who he leaned on for advice heading into his first AD post with the Blazers Football rebuild and why he and others in Birmingham have the unique experience to navigate the overall situation.

Mark Ingram - Director of Athletics - University of Alabama - Birmingham

March 09, 2017 05:01 - 5 minutes - 4.36 MB

In today's 1.Q, Blazers Athletic Director Mark Ingram talks through how he balances fundraising for the re-launch of UAB football and his normal AD responsibilities. 

Jeremy Sharpe - Associate AD, Communication Services - University of Arizona (Part 2)

March 08, 2017 12:01 - 7 minutes - 5.91 MB

Arizona Associate AD for Communications Services Jeremy Sharpe continues on insights around the recent hire of outgoing Central Michigan AD, David Heeke. Listen is as he talks through the planning of Heeke's introductory press conference and tight meeting schedule during his time in Tucson.    

Jeremy Sharpe - Associate AD, Communication Services - University of Arizona (Part 1)

March 07, 2017 12:01 - 11 minutes - 9.21 MB

  In today's 1.Q, Associate AD Jeremy Sharpe runs through the structure of how to prepare for the announcement of hiring a new Athletic Director.   

Jim Murphy - Director of Athletics - Davidson College

March 02, 2017 12:01 - 8 minutes - 7.12 MB

Davidson Athletic Director, Jim Murphy, dives in on how he and his staff constructively assist with professional development for his head & assistant coaches. The approach includes helping to connect Wildcats coaches with peers around the nation in their respective sports, as well as inviting outside speakers to address the department. 

John Currie - Director of Athletics - Kansas State University

March 01, 2017 20:45 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MB

For today's 1.Q, we are reprising the first-ever 1.Q interview, which features newly named Tennessee Director of Athletics John Currie. Listen in as Currie talks about his approach to fundraising at K-State.

Tim Hall - Director of Athletics - UMBC (Part 2)

February 24, 2017 12:01 - 11 minutes - 8.75 MB

In Part II of his 1.Q interview, UMBC AD Tim Hall covers the growth of the Retrievers Lacrosse program and brand in their diverse market.  

Tim Hall - Director of Athletics - UMBC (Part 1)

February 23, 2017 12:01 - 10 minutes - 8.33 MB

In today's 1.Q, UMBC Athletic Director Tim Hall analyzes the alignment he & President Hrabowski share on the approach to leadership, how they stay in constant communication given their combined travel schedules, plus more. 

Parker Duffey - President & CEO - Tailgate Guys

February 22, 2017 12:01 - 9 minutes - 7.74 MB

In today's 1.Q, Tailgate Guys President and CEO, Parker Duffey shares the founding story of Tailgate Guys, the growth of the company since then, and the recent acquisition of Gameday Tents.  

Patti Phillips - CEO - Women Leaders in College Sports

February 21, 2017 12:01 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MB

CEO Patti Phillips shares details on the switch from NACWAA to Women Leaders in College Sports in today's 1.Q.  

Jim Senter - Director of Athletics - Citadel (Part 2)

February 20, 2017 11:36 - 7 minutes - 5.98 MB

Part II with The Citadel Athletic Director Jim Senter centers on the hiring of Head Coaches who fit the unique dynamics of an institution.  

Jim Senter - Director of Athletics - Citadel (Part 1)

February 18, 2017 05:01 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MB

Citadel Athletic Director Jim Senter provides feedback on the challenges and opportunities associated with fundraising at a public institution vs. a private institution in today's 1.Q. 

Joel Erdmann - Director of Athletics - University of South Alabama (Part 2)

February 17, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MB

Today, South Alabama AD Joel Erdmann switches diamond sports to talk Jaguars Softball. Erdmann discusses their high-level of success, culture, the Women's College World Series, plus more. 

Joel Erdmann - Director of Athletics - University of South Alabama (Part 1)

February 16, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.25 MB

In today's 1.Q, South Alabama AD Joel Erdmann discusses jaguars baseball and provides perspective on the quality of product the fans and student-athletes experience.  

Greg McGarity - Director of Athletics - University of Georgia (Part 2)

February 15, 2017 05:01 - 10 minutes - 8.57 MB

Part II with Georgia AD Greg McGarity covers the importance of ADs being at games to take-in team dynamics, being head-on with coaches to address issues, and managing donors' expectations. 

Greg McGarity - Director of Athletics - University of Georgia (Part 1)

February 14, 2017 05:01 - 10 minutes - 7.89 MB

In today's 1.Q, University of Georgia Athletic Director Greg McGarity shares details on how he connects with Georgia head coaches and stresses the importance of constant communication to remove road blocks.

Bob Roller - Director of Athletics - Campbell University

February 11, 2017 05:01 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MB

With the season only a week away, Campbell AD Bob Roller talks Camels' baseball including the skill of identifying and hiring head coaches at the mid-major level.  

Gene DeFilippo - Managing Director - Turnkey Search (Part 2)

February 10, 2017 05:01 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MB

In Part II of his 1.Q interview, Turnkey Search Managing Director Gene DeFilippo discusses the recent hires of Greg Byrne at Alabama and Scott Stricklin at Florida. He also emphasizes the need for ADs to master telling their brand's story and discusses the quick growth of Turnkey Search. 

Gene DeFilippo - Managing Director - Turnkey Search (Part 1)

February 09, 2017 05:01 - 9 minutes - 8.14 MB

Turnkey Search Managing Director Gene DeFilippo begins this 1.Q by reflecting on the recent hire of Greg Byrne as the new AD at Alabama. Further, DeFilippo notes the challenge of keeping an AD search as quiet and confidential as possible and to what extent he checks on what's going on in the media during a search process.

Matthew Kish - Reporter - Portland Business Journal

February 08, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.43 MB

In today's 1.Q, Portland Business Journal's Matthew Kish reviews the $6M deal between Rutgers and Adidas including his prospective on the largest apparel deals in the industry including Nike & Under Armour. 

David Sayler - Director of Athletics - Miami University (Part 2)

February 07, 2017 05:01 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MB

In Part II of his 1.Q interview, Miami (OH) AD Sayler discusses Redhawks football, a major facility project on the horizon, and his strategic approach to meet the $80M goal for the "Graduating Champions" campaign.   

David Sayler - Director of Athletics - Miami University (Part 1)

February 06, 2017 05:01 - 7 minutes - 6.16 MB

In today's 1.Q, Miami University AD David Sayler discusses his $80M fundraising campaign for the Redhawks and dives into the benefits and challenges of taking on an athletics-only campaign.   

Mark Jackson - Director of Athletics - Villanova University (Part 2)

February 04, 2017 05:01 - 8 minutes - 6.74 MB

Part II with Villanova Athletic Director Mark Jackson covers his time as Senior Associate AD & Chief Innovation Officer at USC, the changing media landscape, and shares his perspective on the coming renovation to VU's Pavilion, plus more. 

Mark Jackson - Director of Athletics - Villanova University (Part 1)

February 03, 2017 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MB

Today's 1.Q starts with Villanova AD Mark Jackson. Topics covered include the residual effects of last year's championship win on the Villanova brand including recruitment; and how he structures his staff's annual retreat. 

Mark Anderson - Sports Reporter - Las Vegas Review-Journal (Part 2)

February 02, 2017 05:01 - 7 minutes - 6.03 MB

More from the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Mark Anderson on the AD search at UNLV. Topics covered include President Jessup's preference to have head coaches be the front for fundraising, the financial and influential impact of the Feritta family, and the importance of the incoming football operations complex.

Mark Anderson - Sports Reporter - Las Vegas Review-Journal (Part 1)

February 01, 2017 05:01 - 7 minutes - 6.16 MB

Today's 1.Q features Las Vegas Review-Journal's Mark Anderson. Listen in as he discusses the UNLV Athletic Director Search and the skill set the new AD should possess. Anderson also touches on how the Oakland Raiders move might play a role in the process.

Tim Buckley - Sports Reporter - The Daily Advertiser

January 31, 2017 05:01 - 11 minutes - 9.3 MB

In today's 1.Q, The Daily Advertiser's Tim Buckley updates us on the University of Louisiana AD search including former Missouri AD Mike Alden's high-level involvement in the process.  

Tim Leonard - Director of Athletics - Towson University (Part 2)

January 28, 2017 18:08 - 7 minutes - 5.95 MB

Towson AD Tim Leonard continues the conversation in part two of his 1.Q interview discussing maintaining momentum in the marketplace while competing with other sports brands.

Tim Leonard - Director of Athletics - Towson University (Part 1)

January 27, 2017 05:01 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MB

In today's 1.Q, Towson AD Tim Leonard dives in on his approach to sport oversight; specifically discussing the nuances of managing relationships with head coaches. 

Louisiana Tech University - Director of Athletics - Tommy McClelland

January 26, 2017 05:01 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MB

In today's 1.Q, Louisiana Tech AD Tommy McClelland sheds light on how he handled the search for the Bulldogs new Head Baseball Coach. McClleland also reflects on the first-time he became an AD at the young age of 25.    

Greg Hansen - Sports Columnist - Arizona Daily Star

January 24, 2017 05:01 - 9 minutes - 7.76 MB

Greg Hansen of the Arizona Daily Star joins 1.Q to discuss the departure of Arizona's AD Greg Byrne as he leaves to take the AD post at the University of Alabama and what's next for Arizona. 

Marc Jenkins - Chief Operating Officer - Learfield Sports (Part 2)

January 18, 2017 05:01 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MB

The conversation continues with Learfield COO Marc Jenkins in Part 2 of his 1.Q interview. Listen in as he dives deep into the recent Mogo Interactive acquisition and discusses how Mogo Interactive, SIDEARM, & KLEARintel can play off each other, his expected property adoption rate, plus more.  

Marc Jenkins - Chief Operating Officer - Learfield Sports (Part 1)

January 17, 2017 05:01 - 10 minutes - 8.56 MB

Learfield Sports COO, Marc Jenkins, joins 1.Q to discuss Learfield's latest addition, Mogo Interactive, and provides context on how Learfield views acquisitions as a whole and details the Mogo deal. 

Ross Bjork - Director of Athletics - University of Mississippi (Part 2)

January 16, 2017 05:01 - 10 minutes - 8.47 MB

In Part II of his 1.Q interview, Ole Miss Athletic Director, Ross Bjork recounts making his first AD decision on a key matter and continues the conversation of fundraising and student-athlete welfare.   

Ross Bjork - Director of Athletics - University of Mississippi (Part 1)

January 14, 2017 05:01 - 9 minutes - 7.77 MB

Ole Miss Athletic Director Ross Bjork starts today's 1.Q with the story of the first time he asked for $1,000,000, which included the involvement of current New Mexico State AD Mario Moccia and current Kansas State Deputy AD Laird Vetch, back when the trio was together at Missouri. Listen in for the full story and discussion on high-level fundraising.   

David Teel - Columnist - Daily Press

January 12, 2017 05:01 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MB

In today's 1.Q, the Daily Press' David Teel updates us on the William & Mary Athletic AD search and shares his perspective on the search timeline, the impact of James Madison's recent FCS National Championship could have, department staffing, plus more.

Rick George - Director of Athletics - University of Colorado (Part 2)

January 09, 2017 05:01 - 8 minutes - 7.26 MB

In part II of his 1.Q interview, Colorado Athletic Director, Rick George, touches on several interesting topics including escalating pay for college football coaches, the Illinois AD search, business initiatives for college vs. pro sports, plus more.  

Rick George - Director of Athletics - University of Colorado (Part 1)

January 07, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.19 MB

University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George chats in today's 1.Q on the timing and impact of Football's success in relation to his "Drive for $105M" fundraising campaign. George notes the longterm effect Colorado's 10-4 football season had in "building the base," along with planning and strategy topics for the Buffaloes.

Mike Buddie - Director of Athletics - Furman University (Part 2)

January 06, 2017 05:01 - 7 minutes - 6.01 MB

Furman Athletic Director Mike Buddie continues his conversation with the closing of Furman's recent Football Head Coach search and includes some general analysis on other FCS hires, plus more. 

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