From Athlete to Executive: How Former College Athletes Thrive in Business Leadership
By James Brady Washburn When I look back on my journey—from strapping on a helmet and running out of the tunnel on game day, to sitting at the head of a boardroom table—the connection between the two might not seem obvious to everyone. But to me, the link is crystal clear. Playing college football at […]
Transferable Grit: What Playing for Three Universities Taught Me About Adaptability and Success By James Brady Washburn
A Journey Marked by Change My path as a student-athlete wasn’t a straight line. I started my college football career at Clemson University, transferred to Appalachian State University, and later graduated from Lipscomb University. At the time, those transitions felt like a series of tough turns—new teams, new systems, and new challenges at every stop. […]