Washington State University President Dr. Kirk Schulz sits down with Cougars Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer Bryan Blair for AthleticDirectorU to discuss the role college athletics plays in higher education’s mission, traits of successful athletic directors and administrators, what makes a good conference commissioner and much more.
00:00 – Introduction
00:35 – Why has the land grant model worked for you throughout your career?
03:13 – How has your background as a chemical engineer helped you in your leadership?
07:51 – What are your thoughts on the role athletics plays in executing the academic mission of a higher education institution?
10:53 – How do you empower the people you have hired to be leaders in their respective areas?
17:00 – What are some of the core traits of a good athletics director?
23:22 – What are some of the core traits you have seen in successful upcoming athletic administrators?
27:14 – If there is a formula for success, what would you include in it?
32:42 – Why do you find it necessary to be involved with college athletics on a national level?
36:08 – What makes a good conference commissioner?
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