In the final episode of season 3, 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 Lindsay Lew, the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital and Database Marketing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Lindsay and I have been friends for more than 20 years and it was a true joy to speak with her about leadership, culture, and teams. She speaks with fondness of the lessons learned from her Trinity University Women's Soccer coaches and teammates; especially understanding that if you're not starting, it's up to you to figure out how to make a difference. Lindsay highlights that leaders are often interpreters and emphasizes that college and pro sports need those in leadership positions to be both empathetic and authentic. She recognizes that we must be willing to take risks to improve, but doing so requires an organizational culture where team members feel safe and where they can be their whole selves. If you enjoyed the conversation and want to learn more about emotional intelligence and psychological safety, I encourage you to explore The Five Love Languages (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languages) and Adam Grant's concept of the Stay Interview (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adammgrant_exit-interviews-are-too-late-to-start-the-activity-7022676093509738496-Yr4M/).