University of Tennessee Senior Associate AD/Chief of Staff Marcus Hilliard joins ADU’s Tai M. Brown at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss paying it forward within the industry. Hilliard discusses his career trajectory in terms of the leaders he’s worked for, such as former Duke Director of Athletics Kevin White, Austin Peay State AD Gerald Harrison and Tennessee AD Danny White, and shares insight into how to provide accountability for high-achieving individuals. Hilliard and Brown also discuss the value of being a team player, the need for true acts of service and the importance of mentorship.
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