The Take Home Podcast

In episode four's Living Leadership segment I'm joined by Leah Kareti a Principal Consultant at 3 Fold Group, which specializes in NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics and small college strategic initiatives. Before co-founding 3 Fold, Leah worked for the NCAA including six years as the Director of Division III.

During our conversation, Leah details why relationships are key to a leader's success, the role and importance of a mutually beneficial mentee-mentor relationship, and how being benevolent becomes easier over time. She boils her leadership philosophy down to Vision and Accountability and that the work is so much easier (and better) when done with a group. I love how she describes taking risks in her career and why "Challenging the Process" must be done with intentionality, care, and with the aim of improving - not just complaining.

The episode concludes with my lecture on chapter 4 of the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I discuss behavioral approaches to studying leadership, the DISC behavioral profile, and highlight the Blake-Mouton Leadership Grid.

There's so much leadership gold in the episode. Enjoy!

Episode 3 of Season 5 begins with the Living Leadership Interview segment. This week I had the joy to discuss leadership philosophy, the skills great leaders utilize, and the importance of lifelong learning with Trinity alumnus Rush Olson.

Rush is the Co-Founder of Mint Farm Films (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mintfarmfilms/) and the Principal at Rush Olson Creative & Sports (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rush-olson-creative-&-sports/). Before venturing out on his own, Rush worked as the Texas Rangers Media Team's Creative Director. During our conversation Rush shares insights gained from more than three decades in the sport marketing, media, and creative spaces.

He details how his Trinity experience as a Communication and History double major shaped his professional and leadership philosophies and how his experience as the co-founder of Kappa Kappa Delta social fraternity continues to serve as a strong link to campus.

Rush highlights that no matter whatever your level in the organization, "the better you understand the big objectives (the why), the better you'll be." He emphasizes that leaders must help their followers be mindful of how they fit into the big picture, but also highlights it is incumbent on less experienced staff to scan the environment and look for ways they can contribute.

We also discussed the importance of LinkedIn, the skills great leaders need to possess, and why leadership is a constant learning experience. He concludes with a discussion of Type 1 and Type 2 egos and I just love the way he describes why the latter should drive our actions.

The episode concludes with my lecture on chapter 3 of the 9th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I highlight the evolution of skills-based approaches to studying leadership and detail Mumford et al.'s Skills Model of Leadership.

Send me your thoughts and let's keep the conversation going on Twitter / X (@TingleJK) or on LinkedIn.

In episode 2, of Season 5, after the Living Leadership segment, I provide a brief lecture on Kouzes and Posner's "The Leadership Challenge," during which I describe the fundamentals of leadership, the characteristics of admired leaders, and highlight the Five Practices (or behaviors) of Exemplary Leaders.

In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss leadership philosophy and Transformational Leadership with Dr. Sheldon Tate, the Executive Director of Recreation at George Mason University.

Dr. Tate describes his life journey from being an African-American student at a Predominately White Institution (PWI) to completing his dissertation research study in a compelling, deliberative, and thoughtful way. And he details how mentors, listening to his inner voice, and being reflective and intentional were foundational to his development.

He emphasizes that leadership is earned, not given - which is accomplished by building relationships, developing trust, and being values-driven. He cares deeply about the Five Leadership Practices and provides great examples for why titled leaders must Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart.

Dr. Tate also describes how his experience as an athlete and high level basketball referee allowed him to see what he is capable of and significantly impacted his perspective as a leader, a mentee, a husband, and a father. The conversation is high energy and lively; I hope you enjoy it!

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Season 5 kicks off with a new format. Instead of starting with my lecture, each episode begins with my conversation with the Living Leadership guest. My hope is that those of you not in the class will find it easier to enjoy the lessons from the guests - and not feel forced to wade through my lecture!

In the Episode 1 Living Leadership Interview segment, I was lucky to sit down with Charles Houston to discuss his leadership philosophy and how he sees it playing out in his day-to-day. Charles is a Senior Vice President Commercial Lending of Broadway Bank and was recently selected as a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award by the San Antonio Business Journal.

Charles graduated from Trinity in 2009 with a degree in accounting and was a standout on the men's basketball team while on campus. He was also in a social fraternity and a member of the Black Student Union. During our conversation, he highlights the importance of mentors and why taking calculated risks is key for great leaders. Charles talks at length about why great leaders focus on developing relationships, do more than is expected, are vulnerable, and create a culture where people are allowed to make mistakes.

Listen for how Charles describes lessons learned from travel, internships, and why being authentic is the foundation for developing strong relationships.

After my conversation with Charles, I lecture on chapter 1 of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." General concepts of leadership are discussed, the term is defined, and there's a special focus on the connection between leadership and power.

Send me your thoughts and let's keep the conversation going on Twitter / X (@TingleJK) or on LinkedIn.

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 Washington. With such a long career in the National Football League, Coach Lewis has amazing life lessons to share - and his focus on building trust and being consistent with those whom you lead are great mantras for leaders at any level. I hope you enjoy!

Music credits: Strong Future by Purple Plant Music

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 University, the University of Texas, Louisiana State University, and in the National Football League with both the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns.

In the podcast they discuss principles of Situational and Adaptive Leadership. Coach Earls highlights that great leaders are demanding, but not demeaning, that they both accept their role AND star in their role every day, and discusses his mantra: "It'll never happen through you if it's not happening in you."

Consistency, genuiness, and intentionality are key messages that surface throughout the conversation. I hope you enjoy!

Music credits:

• Intro (Artist: HolzinaCC0 Track: All the Flight Left)
• Outro (Artist: HolzinaCC0 Track: Machines With Feelings)
• Other Music (Artist: Malaventura Track: El Burrito)

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 Adaptive theories of leadership. The episode is fun and creative and filled with great lessons about leading with humility, joy, and high expectations.

I hope you enjoy!

Music credits: Sport - Short (With Solo) by Lite Saturation // Metal Whistle by Pixabay // Wow by SergeQuadrado

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 Arts in Environmental Studies, with Minors in Business and Geosciences. She was a standout on the Trinity Women's team, including winning multiple conference championships and holding the school record in the 4x400.

Jimmy has two degrees from Trinity, including his Masters in Accountancy which he earned in 2021. He played baseball during his undergraduate days at Trinity and is currently a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG.

They discuss principles of Authentic Leadership and various Gender and Leadership theories. Both Taylor and Jimmy offer great advice - and their perspective as more recent university graduates is refreshing and eye-opening. Taylor highlights that great leadership is about building relationships before anything else. She says people must know they are cared for and it's the leader's job to make sure people are equipped with the skills to become a little bit better each day. Jimmy talks about the power of authenticity and self-awareness. He says great leaders must be okay with themselves and that "it's okay to not know."

Humility and learning from failure are key messages that surface throughout the conversations. The episode is fun and upbeat, and that Curveball segment is top shelf.

I hope you enjoy!

Music credits:

1. Intro (Artist: Purple Planet Music. Track: One Fine Summer).
2. During the interviews (Artist: Purple Planet Music. Track: Reach for Success).
3. Outro (Artist: Purple Planet Music. Track: One Fine Summer).

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 Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2020 and has written numerous books, including, Border Ball: The History of High School Football in the Rio Grande Valley and Bronc Ball: The History of College Basketball at Pan American University.

During the interview they discuss the Situational Leadership Model and elements of Adaptive Leadership. Dr. Selber is a compelling storyteller and says it's the leaders job to adjust to the followers' needs, motivations, and competenicies and that ulitmatley, leaders only succeed when they form strong releationships. Dr. Selber displays humility ("I have not cornered the market on wisdom!"), but also owns his competence. He says to focus on trust you must model it first and he relies on the motto: "Be an authority, not an authoritarian."

This is a fast moving conversation - strap on your seat belt and get ready for a great ride!

The music for the episode, Sport Rock Trailer - Medium 1 was created by: Lite Saturation Track.

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, and he first meet Alan.

During the interview they discuss the Behavioral Approach to leadership and the Path-Goal Theory. Michael was a standout student-athlete at Wake Forest and the stories he shares about lessons learned, starting in the recruiting process, are outstanding. "Do you want to make history?" What an amazing question and by answering yes, Michael did indeed make history by winning a National Championship at Wake and influencing so many other indivudals in the years afterwards. With a lengthy professional soccer career at Chivas USA, Miami FC, SAFC, FC Cincinnati, among others, Michael also played in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and AFCON Qualifiers and numerous other matches with the Sierra Leone National Team.

I love how Michael talks about the need to take risks, to say YES, and to keep showing up. Great leaders know that, "closed mouths don't get feed" and Michael certainly personifies that mantra.

This is a fast-paced, delightful conversation. Enjoy!

The music for the episode, The Gentleman, was created by DivKid.