Students Take Over: Sidelines of Success with Grayson, Marissa, and Ify
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. In this final bonus episode of Season 4, I'm sharing "Sidelines of Success" which was created and produced by Grayson Herr, Marissa Drange, and Ify Ikenga. In the podcast, they interview Marvin Lewis, and discuss principles of Followership and Team Leadership. Lewis was the Cincinnati Bengals head football coach from 2003-2018 and was an assistant coach with Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and...
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Students Take Over: Leadership Unlocked with Josephine, Jarrett, and Matthew
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. Today's bonus episode features "Leadership Unlocked" produced and created by Josephine McCray, Jarrett Phillips, and Matthew Mackey. In the podcast, they interview Jeff Earls, the Assistant Director of Athletic Performance (FB) at Penn State University. Before arriving at Penn State, Coach Earls worked in various capacities at Texas Tech University, Tulane University, Purdue...
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Students Take Over: Beyond the Game with Hannah, Winston, and Austin
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. Today's bonus episode features "Beyond the Game" produced and created by Hannah Ritchie, Winston Hutchison, and Austin Kitchens. In the podcast, they interview Howard McMahan, an Assistant Athletic Director at Round Rock ISD and former high school football coach. In the show they discuss elements of Kouzes and Posner's "The Leadership Challenge" as well as Authentic and...
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Students Take Over: Captain Campfire with Aliya, Yonnell, and Blake
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. Today's bonus episode features "Captain Campfire" produced and created by Aliya Jackson, Yonnell Esprit, and Blake Poole. The podcast motto "Winning isn't just a goal, it's a mindset" sets the foundation for an excellent episode. In the podcast, they interview Trinity alumni Taylor Kotfas and Jimmy Tatum. Taylor is 2023 Graduate of Trinity University who earned a Bachelor of...
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Students Take Over: Benchwarmers with Danya, Maggie, and Rushil
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. Today's bonus episode features "Evolution of Leadership Through Experiences" produced and created by Danya Selber, Maggie Nava, and Rushil Desai. In the podcast, they interview Dr. Greg Selber. Dr. Selber is a Professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and still covers sports for the Edinburg Review. He was inducted into the Rio Grande...
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Students Take Over: Until Next Time with Dabney, Alan, and Peyton
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. Today's bonus episode features "Until Next Time" produced and created by Dabney Moore, Alan McGuire, and Peyton Wagner. In the podcast, they interview Michael Lahoud who is an Analyst for CBS Sports Golazo Network, a color analyst for Austin FC, and on-air talent for ESPN soccer. And in a previous life, he was an assistant soccer coach for Trinity University, which is where our paths crossed,...
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Students Take Over: Evolution of Leadership Through Experiences with Kai, Emily, and Creston
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. Today's bonus episode features "Evolution of Leadership Through Experiences" produced and created by Kai Tinker, Emily Hayes, and Creston King IV. In the podcast, they interview Matt Muehlebach, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Genius Avenue and 5Lights, LLC. Matt is a former University of Arizona Basketball player during which time helped the team to a Pac 10 championship while...
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Students Take Over: Breaking Barriers with Skye, Ava, and Darrin
The Take Home Podcast
This spring I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class. Today's bonus episode features "Breaking Barriers" produced and created by Skye O'Rourke, Ava Limonciello, and Darrin Everage. In the podcast, they interview Brianna Taylor-Leonard. Brianna is the Head Girl's Basketball Coach at East View High School in Georgetown, TX and was a former standout on the University of Texas Women's basketball team. In her senior year, Briana was recognized as the...
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Find Joy with Zac Selmon
The Take Home Podcast
In the final episode of season 4, I explore Hill's approach to Team Leadership as detailed in chapter 16 from the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I highlight connections to our class' definition of leadership, discuss the importance of a strong culture, provide an overview of the model, and conclude with strengths and criticisms of the model. In the Living Leadership segment I'm joined by Zac Selmon, the Director of Athletics at Mississippi State University. At the start of our conversation, Zac recounted watching his older sister,...
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No One Has More Magic Than You with Dion Wade
The Take Home Podcast
In episode 7, I lecture on chapter 5 of the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I provide an overview of Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model, discuss details about the connection between a leader's style and the follower's developmental level, and why it's essential that leaders engage in conversations with their team members. In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss leadership philosophy and principles with Dion Wade. Dion is a Trinity alumnus and is currently the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at...
info_outlineIn episode 6 of season 4, I lecture on chapter 6 from the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I describe the Path-Goal leadership approach, highlight the basics of how Path-Goal theory works, and conclude with strengths and criticisms of the model.
In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss leadership philosophy and principle with Trinity alumnus Jerheme Urban. Coach Urban has been the head football coach at Trinity University since the 2014 season and had a 9 year National Football League (NFL) career with the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, and Kansas City Chiefs - getting to play in two Super Bowls along the way. During his tenure as Trinity's head coach he's truly transformed the program and has helped establish a culture of high expectations, both in the classroom and on the field.
I've known Coach Urban since he was 18 and he's someone I admire deeply for his passion, commitment to excellence, and love of our alma mater. During our conversation, Jerheme talks about culture, helping students realize their own potential, and the power of authenticity. I truly appreciate how he describes great leaders as being consistent, accountable, and encouraging. The episode is filled with loads of leadership gems, including: "The opportunity of a lifetime only exists during the lifetime of the opportunity" and "Daily victories are for future achievements."
Coach Urban is a great role model, not only for Trinity students, but indeed for leaders everywhere. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Drop either of us a note on X and let us know your big Take Home.