In episode 10, John Swofford, Commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference, joins us to discuss change management, resilience and leadership. John made the transition from star athlete to athletics administration. He lead the University of North Carolina as Athletics Director for 17 years, working with coaches like Dean Smith and Anson Dorrance. John has been the helm of the ACC for 23 years, guiding them through constant change. He nurtured its growth, started the Mental Health & Wellness Summit and launched the ACC Network with ESPN. John’s insights into human resources, change management, and leadership in turbulent times are timely lessons for executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and anyone looking for ideas to succeed.
Photo by Sara D. Davis, the ACC.com