We had the pleasure to sit down with current NIAAA President Dr. Lisa Langston, CMAA from Forth Worth, TX on two different occasions and have combined both visits into this episode. A lifelong lover of athletics and the benefits that can be gained through both competition and being apart of  a team, Dr. Langston is a leader who looks to bring out the best in those she works and interacts with and is always “in process” herself. Dr. Langston sees it as her purpose to make a difference in other people’s lives and we have no doubt she will make a positive difference in how you lead after today. Enjoy our conversations with Dr. Lisa Langston. 

0:50- 8 Months as NIAAA President
2:36- Duties of the NIAAA President
3:37- 2021 National AD Conference
5:53- What do you get out of the conference?
10:37- Best Reward of Being the NIAAA President
14:00- Introduction 
16:55- Why are you involved in athletics?
19:32- Books for the Athletic Leader
23:01- Building Positive Connections
25:42- Difficult Conversations that Lead to Resolutions
28:45- Rule #1 in Leadership
31:52- Using the Unique Talents Around You
35:16- Successful Teams
37:38- Inputs that Lead to Better Output
41:02- Making Sports Appealing Especially to Girls & Minorities
44:28- NIAAA Mentoring Committee
46:44- Most Memorable Speaker and Content 
52:23- 2-Minute Drill

Book Mentions: Deception of Leadership (The Arbinger Institute) Wooden Pyramid of Success (John Wooden) Leading with the Heart (Mike Krzyzewski) 360 Degree Leader(John Maxwell)   Mindset (Carol Dweck)

Social Media Connections: Twitter: @AD_DrLisa    Instagram: @langston2127

About Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.  These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.