One Question Leadership Podcast

The Clarion-Ledger's Michael Bonner has been tracking the Mississippi State AD search & joined 1.Q to provide more context on the quickly moving process. Bonner believes substantial momentum is behind Baseball HC Cohen given his smarts & understanding of the SEC. Bonner also says the interview process starts & ends with President Keenum & expects a new boss to be named by the end of the month. More discussion centers around fiscal & facility challenges for the Bulldogs, as well as a potential need for a new contract for FB HC Mullen. Listen by clicking the link. (link) (length - 10:09)

Today's D1.ticker interview features GAME, Inc. President Jason Belzer. Listen in as he discusses representation for athletic directors, possible conflict of interest for agents handling ADs & Head Coaches, and when an advancing administrator should start thinking about the right agent fit as they continue to climb the ladder in college athletics.

In today's 1.Q, the San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner discusses the financial challenges at UC Berkeley and specifically touches on the big fiscal picture, who in campus leadership will execute the Task Force's decisions, and how the situation could impact their high-profile head coaches.

Turnkey Search Senior Executive Director Gene DeFilippo joins 1.Q and discusses the unique role the chair of a search committee plays during the hiring process, how tech savvy administrators have a clear advantage in the industry, and trends he has seen in recent AD searches.

In her 1.Q chat, The Oregonian's Gina Mizell recounts her interview with OSU President Ed Ray as she discusses the current search for the next Oregon State AD.

In today's 1.Q, Auburn Athletic Director Jay Jacobs discusses the importance of building new facilities to enhance the gameday experience and to gain new recruits.

In today's 1.Q, Wichita Sports Reporter Paul Sullentrop discusses Wichita State Athletics including it's new AD Darron Boatright, the potential football conference move, and the Wichita fan base.

USA Today National College Football Writer, Dan Wolken provides an in depth analysis on the Athletic Director search at the University of Florida and explores the possibilities of the next Florida AD coming from within the Power 5 family.

Part two of Lone Star Sports & Entertainment General Manager & Advocare V100 Texas Bowl Executive Director, David Fletcher's D1.ticker interview focuses on Fletcher's unique role and other high profile events Lone Star plays a hand in.

Today's 1.Q features Lone Start Sports & Entertainment General Manager & Advocare V100 Texas Bowl Executive Director, David Fletcher. Listen in as he describes the early season process his team executes to start planning for the bowl and what nuances go into selling title sponsorship for the event .

In today's 1.Q, Mountaineers Athletic Director Doug Gillin talks though operational details of the Mountaineers football, how he'll spend time pre-game & where he'll watch the action from, along with thoughts on getting more donors in the funnel & other FB venues around the nation that could match the uniqueness of Kidd Brewer Stadium. how handson preparing for game against miami planning pep rally, putting together weekend of entertainment brand on social media, how hes going to spend pre-game, likes to by himself on the field,

Sports Columnist Luke DeCock joins 1.Q to touch on the ACC's decision to move championships out of North Carolina for the 2016-17 seasons due to the HB2 bill and covers how the UNC, Duke, NC State & Wake Forest fan bases may be impacted, the political landscape in the state.

In part two of his D1.ticker interview, Turnkey Sports President & CEO Len Perna discusses the rise of Turnkey Search in the college space, how Gene DeFilippo's plays a central role on the team, and Turnkey's positioning in the marketplace.

In Part 1 of his 1.Q interview, Turnkey Sports President & CEO, Len Perna, tells the founding story of Turnkey Sports & Entertainment and how it all began back in 1996.

Senior Associate Athletic Director of External Operations & Strategic Communications Chris Freet, talks through the mechanics, benefits & potential challenges of the new Razorbacks Ticketing Change including the adoption by fans, leveraging new customer data captured, revenue & resell potential, plus more.

Athletic Director, Drew Marrochello, continues the conversation in his D1.ticker interview by covering some of the challenges BU faces moving from the America East to the Patriot League. Drew also reflects on his top professional accomplishments and setbacks.

In today's 1.Q, Athletic Director Drew Marrochello details Boston University's new "Who We Are" campaign and discusses the motivation behind the reaffirmation of the brand.

University of North Texas Athletic Director, Wren Baker, recounts how he prepared for his interview with the Mean Green, while also leading the Missouri department as the Interim AD. Baker walks through some of his research process and what practices advancing administrators can implement to be ready for their first AD interview session.

More from Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard on the "secret sauce" department culture cooking at Iowa State and how to handle misinformation in the marketplace.

Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard starts today's 1.Q by reflecting on how he perceived AD leadership when he first arrived at Iowa State and how the job as a whole has changed in the last decade. He also touches on the importance of building the right culture within the work environment.

Peach Bowl Inc. President & CEO, Gary Stokan continues in his 1.Q interview with expectations of the new Mercedes Benz Stadium, his team's biggest challenges creating the best fan & school experiences, and discusses the importance of leadership.

In today's 1.Q, Peach Bowl Inc. President & CEO, Gary Stokan discusses the growth of the organization, how the marketplace has changed for the Chic-Fil-A Game over the years, and if there's a saturation point for high-profile, neutral site openers.

Leading sports apparel & shoe wear analyst, Matt Powell joins 1.Question to discuss developments for Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour; and shares his thoughts on recent sports apparel & equipment buying trends in the marketplace.

New Washington Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Bowsher, continues in part two of his 1.Q, with his approach to understanding how the marketing operation has functioned at the University of Washington to date and also touches on the marketplace challenges both in Miami and Seattle.

A mere 3,300+ miles separates Coral Gables, Florida from Seattle, Washington in what looks to be the furthest distance between two DI schools & it's the exact path taken by new Washington Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Bowsher, who is still getting his feet wet with the Huskies. 1.Qs today & tomorrow cover background on Bowsher's move, how he's working to wrap his head & hands around the UW brand, important lessons from his three-year stint at Miami, the draw of the Pacific Northwest & lots more. Listen to Part I by clicking the link. - link (7:21) Talks University Washington Brand and how he's going to make it better new opportunity evaluating, reflects on his time at Miami, how did your skill set evolve, improve at Miami , forces u to work your butt off , need to fight to get attention in the marketplace

In today's 1.Q, Atlanta Journal Constitutions' Ken Segiura discusses how the Georgia Tech AD change will impact the Yellow Jackets fan base, the challenges Tech faces in the Atlanta marketplace, and the type of leader that Georgia Tech needs in their next AD.

Today's 1.Q features Football Bowl Association Executive Director Wright Waters. Listen in as he discusses the improvements in student-athlete experience at bowl games over the years, how the role of conference commissioners has changed, and his thoughts on the recent conference realignment.

In today's 1.Q, The Charleston Post & Courier's Andrew Miller shares his view on the overall health of the College of Charleston's Athletic department, the CofC AD Search, and the unique marketplace of Charleston.

In part two of his 1.Q interview, Elon Athletic Director Dave Blank reflects on his time at Coastal Carolina and Lock Haven University. He discusses how his past experiences has shaped his skill set and interactions with student-athletes.

In part one of his D1.ticker interview, Elon University Athletic Director Dave Blank discusses Elon's move to the Colonial Athletic Association and the unique study abroad experience Elon provides it's student-athletes.

Part 2 of Miller's 1.Q interview touches on the influence Men's Basketball Head Coach, Steve Fisher, and Football Head Coach, Rocky Long, may have on the hiring process of SDSU's new AD.

In part 1 of his 1.Q interview, San Diego Sports Columnist Bryce Miller covers how AD Jim Sterk's departure impacts San Diego State University and the potential challenges that lie ahead for SDSU's new AD.

Outgoing San Diego State Athletic Director, Jim Sterk covers how he goes through a self-evaluation at the end of each year, what the process looks like, and how it is applied to his staff and leadership team.

In part 2 of his 1. Q interview, Vanderbilt Athletic Director, David Williams covers the Commodores' unique WBB HC search, why he doesn't use notes during major announcements, and touches on how valuable a law degree is given the current landscape of college athletics.

Athletic Director David Williams discusses his responsibilities over the years at Vanderbilt University and also covers the importance of being engaged with head coaches & student-athletes as an AD.

In today's 1.Q, Pittsburgh Athletic Director, Scott Barnes, takes us through his career journey and gives advice to aspiring ADs and those looking to move up the ladder in college sports.

University at Albany Athletic Director, Mark Benson, reviews how he analyzed the challenge of raising money for the Great Danes as a key part of his decision to pursue the job at Albany. He also covers his benchmarking process, and how he decided the opportunity was a good fit for him and his family.

In today's 1.Q, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi AD Scott Lazenby covers the advantages of being an AD with a compliance background, how he honed his external skill set in preparation to lead a department, how senior compliance leaders can learn more & get involved with key revenue projects & the general ceiling for the TAMU-CC brand.

Part two of 1.Q with Eastern Washington Athletic Director, Bill Chaves covers the topics of graduate transfer rules, the brand image for EWU & Gonzaga, and advice on career development.

In part 1 of his D1. ticker interview, Eastern Washington University AD Bill Chaves discusses managing fans' expectations and the stucture of the FCS season and playoff bracket.

In today's 1.Q, Canisius AD Bill Maher touches on the benefits and challenges of being AD at your alma mater, the revenue future of college hockey, and the growth of college lacrosse.

University of Miami AD James continues the conversation in part two of his D1.ticker interview with tips on how to successfully fundraise and discusses the future of college baseball.

In part 1 of his D1.ticker interview, University of Miami Athletic Director Blake James discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an internal candidate when applying for a new position.

Joe Ovies continues the conversation on the recent ACC-ESPN deal and specifically dives into the best and worst possible outcomes for league, how ESPN could leverage ACC content, and when we could expect to see the deal's true financials.

In today's 1.Q, sports radio host and journalist, Joe Ovies, analyzes key topics in the ACC's TV deal with ESPN and shares insights from his interview with Wasserman Media Group's Dean Jordan.

Colorado State AD Joe Parker shares his experiences as a first-time AD including how he makes decisions, preps for meetings, and stays on top of campus initiatives.

Today's 1.Q features U.S Air Force Academy AD Jim Knowlton. Listen in as he takes us through a typical day of being the AD at Aire Force and discusses the nuances and responsibilities of Air Force students as cadets as well as student-athletes.

Xavier AD Greg Christopher discusses the dynamics involved in hiring head coaches and his experience making hires at Bowling Green, Purdue and Xavier.

In today's 1.Q, Teamworks President Zach Maurides provides an overview of Teamworks and how the company is rapidly impacting the college sports world to benefit overall communication between athletic department staff.

In part 2 of his 1.Q segment, Marquette Athletic Director, Bill Scholl, discusses unique challenges faced by him and the University President and touches on misguided advice currently floating around the sports industry.