One Question Leadership Podcast · 2026-06-17 · 33 min
In this episode of One Question Leadership Podcast , University of Southern California Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sport Administration Lin dsay Jaffe sits down with host Steph Garcia Cichosz to offer insight into her journey from Appalachian State soccer student-athlete to senior-level athletic administrator. The conversation explores the mentors who opened doors throughout her career, the servant leadership philosophy that guides her work, and how she navigates the complex responsibilities of overseeing multiple sports. Jaffe also offers practical insights on sport administration, coaching relationships, leadership adaptability, and building high-performing teams. · Great sport administrators fill blind spots, not just manage programs · Leadership requires adapting your communication style to the people you serve · High-performing cultures are built through consistent behaviors and clear standards Jaffe: "You can't lose the plot. Continue to pour into young people and remember that's why we all signed up for this business." - One Question Leadership Podcast - Steph Garcia-Cichosz
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