Patti Phillips is the CEO of women leaders in college sports. This is the nation’s premier organization that develops, connects and advances women working in collegiate athletics.  Patti Phillips is the former president of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2015, she was a recipient of the NCAA’s Champion of Diversity Award. Phillips has served as the CEO of the Women Leaders in College Sports (formerly known as NACWAA) since 2010. In her time as CEO, the association has seen triple-digit growth in membership, has been rejuvenated with a renewed focus on advancing and empowering women, has undergone a name change and organizational transformation, and has established itself as the premier leadership association for women in athletics. Under Phillips’ direction, the association provides a road map, resources, and coaching for women wanting to advance into leadership positions. It also launched the Women Leaders podcast in 2017 which highlights the successes and career paths of women leaders both in and outside the industry. In today’s episode, we discuss: The current state of college athletics Developing the next generation of leaders Women leaders in college sports Leadership qualities that the best leaders possess ... and so much more!!!   Resources, Books, and Links  Website:  www.womenleadersincollegesports.org Instagram:  @womenleadersCS Patti's Twitter:  @PattiPhillips10 Organization's Twitter: @WomenLeadersCS Facebook:   Facebook.com/womenleadersCS LinkedIn:  Linkedin.com/in/patti-phillips-4b153a110 The Remix by Lindsey Pollak was recommended by Patti. Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Heather Macy (College Basketball Coach) – Episode 123 Jacqie McWilliams (CIAA Commissioner) – Episode 117 Britanny Horschel (PGA Wife & TheSoberModernMom.com) – Episode 084 Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach) – Episode 077 Alicia Jessop (Founder of Ruling Sports and Professor) – Episode 042 Celia Slater (Founder of True North Sports) – Episode 030 Betsy Butterick (The Coaches’ Coach & Communication Specialist) – Episode 013   This Episode is Sponsored By Audible Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”