In part two of our conversation with DeMaurice Smith, we dive into the inner workings of the NFL ecosystem and explore the leadership challenges and lessons he carried from the players’ union to the classroom.

DeMaurice Smith joins Michael Zeldin on That Said to share leadership lessons from his new book Turf Wars, drawing on his 14 years as head of the NFL Players Association and his career in law and public service.

The sports industry continues to reward bad behavior—from Pete Rose to Brent Musburger—while sidelining ethics and accountability.

A look at the biggest PR disasters in corporate and political history reveals how dishonesty and mismanagement turned crises into full-blown catastrophes.

For those who make a living in the sports business it’s anything goes as long as it keeps cash registers going cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching.

If management thinks you’re a valuable asset they’ll most likely reassign you. If they refuse, that also sends a message about your standing in the agency.