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Val Ackerman

Big East Conference, Commissioner
EPISODE 186

Respect your team

If you want to accomplish something big, you won’t get very far without a team. 

And Val Ackerman knows a LOT about the power of teamwork.

She’s the Commissioner of the Big East Conference and one of the executives behind the iconic “Dream Team” at the ‘96 Olympics. She was also the first-ever President of the WNBA.

And as the new WNBA season tips off May 14th, it’s the perfect opportunity to sit down with Val and get some great insights on how to foster teamwork.

You’ll also learn:

  • Tips for leading in high-bureaucracy circumstances 
  • How to react when someone moves on to a new job
  • The mindset you need when the pressure’s high
  • Must-hear advice for women leaders

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Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

More from Val Ackerman

When the pressure’s on, focus on delivering for your team
Feeling the pressure in a big moment? Focus less on yourself and more on supporting your team. That’ll help you get into the mindset you need to be at your best.
Model the behaviors you want others to develop
If you’re in a position of leadership, remember that people are watching you. Embody the traits you want to see more of. When people can see it, they can be it.
The five "D's" of leadership
For Val, great leadership comes down to these five elements: Doing, Deciding, Delaying, Delegating, and Dividing it all up between you and your team.

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Clips

  • The five "D's" of leadership
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner
  • Learn to be you
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner
  • When the pressure’s on, focus on delivering for your team
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner
  • If you have a chance to shadow a great leader, take it
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner
  • Balance tried-and-true ideas with out-of-the-box innovationst
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner
  • Steward the trust you’ve been given at work
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner
  • Model the behaviors you want others to develop
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner
  • Stay supportive when people move on to new jobs
    Val Ackerman
    Val Ackerman
    Big East Conference, Commissioner

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