Unveiling Excellence: A Journey Through Athletics and Leadership with Gene Smith

BE A BALLER -"Building a lifelong legacy"

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a trailblazer in the world of sports? How about understanding the journey of someone who transitioned from playing college football to becoming the second African American athletic director at a Power Five school? Gene Smith, Athletic Director at Ohio State University, takes us through his inspiring journey, unveiling his passion for sports, his challenging transitions, and the lessons learned in the pursuit of excellence.
As we unfold Gene's story, he shares his mission of being missed - a concept that revolves around building strong relationships and a memorable presence. He navigates us through his leadership lessons from the fields to the boardroom. You'll also hear about his remarkable achievements during his tenure at Ohio State and the significance of emotional intelligence in leading successfully.
Our conversation would be incomplete without discussing the impact of mentoring the next generaration, of college sports leaders . Gene's philosophy on values, integrity, and personal growth forms the bedrock of his leadership and helping others reach great success . He shares stories of creating a positive environment for his team. As we wrap up the episode, we express gratitude for Gene's relentless contributions towards equality in athletics and his lessons of reaching back to pull up the next generation. Join us, and let's be inspired to always strive to be a baller!

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Chapters

1. Finding Passion in Sports Through Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Trailblazing in Athletics (00:05:06)

3. The Mission of Being Missed (00:16:48)

4. Values, Integrity, and Personal Growth (00:23:51)

5. Expressing Gratitude and Encouragement (00:29:03)