Angela Taylor, former VP and GM of the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream, discusses her journey from being a walk-on at Stanford to her successful career in the WNBA and women's sports. She highlights the importance of sports in her life and the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry. Taylor also discusses the growth of women's sports, the progress made in the WNBA, and the need for continued support and push for equality. Angela Taylor, former WNBA executive, discusses her role in player personnel and the growth of the league. Taylor shares insights on leadership, creating a winning culture, and managing talent in the WNBA.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Angela Taylor
03:01 From Walk-On to Stanford and the Importance of Sports
08:37 Growing Up in Mountain Home, Idaho
11:31 Military Life and the Impact on Angela's Family
16:17 The Early Days of the WNBA and the Current State of Women's Sports
24:43 The Push for Equality and Recognition in Women's Sports
30:25 Building the WNBA: From Single Entity to Team Ownership
35:24 Shifting Focus: From Wins to Community Engagement
43:35 Transitioning from Single Entity to Team Ownership
48:38 NBA Players' Support of the WNBA
51:34 Creating an Environment of Retention
54:49 Culture, Puzzle Pieces, and Jersey Sales
57:30 Leadership and Creating a Winning Culture
01:00:12 Managing Talent in the WNBA: Vision, Culture, and Roster Construction
Keywords
Angela Taylor, WNBA, women's sports, Stanford, walk-on, basketball, sports industry, equity, growth, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, WNBA, player personnel, single entity, team ownership, recruiting, relationships, community engagement, sports culture, corporate America, leadership, winning culture, talent management