Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference – Respect your team
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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 ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day
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