S6 Ep12: Preparing for the Unexpected, with Dan Lefton, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Detroit Pistons

I'm your host and coaching teammate, Shauna Griffiths, and I'm grateful to bring you another conversation with an impactful leader. This edition features my great long-time friend and former New Jersey Nets colleague, Dan Lefton, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Detroit Pistons.

His run as a Front Office Leader in the NBA family has including difference making stops at the Pistons twice, the New Jersey Nets and Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment. Along the way he also worked for the Washington Commanders and courageously Co-Founded and was President of Dynasty Sports & Entertainment.

Lefton is fantastic in all the ways which you'll soon witness for yourself. I've always deeply appreciated his grounding presence, his ability to collaborate while having difference perspectives, and his genuine outspoken support for women in business. Very quickly, you will understand why I'm proud and grateful to claim him as a First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete. 

Tune-in to also hear about:
- Old-School New Jersey Nets Days & Front Office Icons
- The Revival of Detroit AND the Pistons 
- AI & Ticketing: Disruption & Frictionless Experiences
- Shifts in Work Culture
-  Breaking Gender Barriers & His Lovely Badass Wife, Laura Lefton, VP, Club Business Development for National Football League (NFL) - a fellow First Draft Class #LeadershipAthlete
- The Importance and Impact of Steadiness
- Sharpie Confidence 

We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to hearing your feedback!

LEADERSHIP IS A SPORT & IT’S GAMETIME.