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Leveling Up: Raven Jemison's Guide to Authentic Leadership

Leveling Up: Raven Jemison's Guide to Authentic Leadership

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In the Season 14 finale of Student Affairs Voices from the Field, powerhouse sports executive Raven Jemison joins Dr. Jill Creighton for a masterclass in authentic leadership, resilience, and self-advocacy. Whether you're an early-career professional or a seasoned leader, this conversation offers actionable insights you can carry into your next student affairs challenge. A Journey Shaped by Passion and Persistence Raven Jemison, now president of the Kansas City Current, didn't set out to break barriers in the male-dominated world of professional sports leadership. Originally on a path to optometry, she pivoted to sports business after following her heart—and a newspaper ad—to her first sales gig with the Florida Panthers. From there, her determination propelled her career through multiple leagues, culminating in her historic role overseeing the first purpose-built women's soccer stadium in the world. Leadership 'Cheat Codes' for Every Professional A highlight from the episode is Raven Jemison's discussion of her book, More Than the Cheat Codes to Your Own Seat at the Table. Drawing on the nostalgic spirit of old-school video games, she shares "cheat codes" for professional success. One standout tip? Every six months, take time to reflect on not just your daily duties, but the value you've added, and what new skills you need to keep growing. As Dr. Jill Creighton and Raven Jemison discuss at 08:52, this practice is just as relevant in higher ed as it is on the business side of sports. Boundaries, Balance, and Being Seen A recurring theme is the importance of protecting your peace, especially in high-visibility roles that demand constant energy. Raven Jemison candidly recounts a pivotal moment in her career when she asked for time off during an NBA All-Star event—a decision made from necessity, not fear, and met with unexpected support. Her advice? Set clear boundaries, advocate for your needs, and trust that your contributions—and your well-being—both matter (17:03). Building Genuine Connections and Communities Finding the right advocates, making friendships at work, and supporting others forms another pillar of Raven Jemison's philosophy. She urges professionals to know themselves first, then intentionally find and nurture supportive relationships, both inside and outside the workplace (21:18). Tune In and Level Up This episode is full of wisdom for anyone looking to move forward intentionally, serve students effectively, and lead with purpose. Listen to the full conversation for strategies you can apply today—your next professional "level up" may be just a podcast away! TRANSCRIPT Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:01]: Welcome to Student Affairs Voices from the Field, the podcast where we share your student affairs stories from fresh perspectives to seasoned experts brought to you by naspa. We curate free and accessible professional development for higher education professionals wherever you happen to be. This is season 14 continuing our conversation on the value of Student Affairs. I'm Dr. Jill Creighton. Sheher hers your Essay Voices from the Field host. Hey Essay Voices. Welcome back and today we're bringing you the final episode from the 2026 Annual Conference episode Series. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:34]: Today we're featuring Raven Jemison, who was one of the keynote speakers at Annual Conference. And at the conference she sat down with Dr. Amelia Parnell, our NASPA president, to talk about her book and her journey. Raven is currently the Team President for the Kansas City Current, which is a women's Major League Soccer team, and she also wrote the book More Than the Cheat Codes to Own youn Seat at the Table the Raven was appointed the team President of the Kansas City Current in January of 2024. She oversees all business operations and led the club while opening the inaugural season in CPKC Stadium. She joined the club after spending the previous four seasons as the Executive Vice President of Business operations for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. Off the court, her leadership enabled the Bucs to produce impressive growth across all revenue generating departments while focusing on operational excellence and efficiencies. Her sports career began in the NHL as an inside sales representative for the Florida Panthers. Dr. Jill Creighton [00:01:28]: From there, she worked her way up the corporate ladder with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball, San Francisco 49ers in the NFL before joining the NBA's Team Marketing and Business Operations department. Beyond her executive success, Raven is the author of the book More Than the Cheat Codes to Own youn Own Seat at the Table, which is a memoir that chronicles her rise as a queer black woman navigating and reshaping the traditionally male dominated sports industry. In 2021, she she was named one of AD Week's Most Powerful Women in Sports. She was notably a 2022 SBJ Game Changer and in 2025 she became a KCBJ Woman of Influence, one of 10 NKC ...
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