
On a brand new episode of the ACSA Leadership Classroom, Naj Alikhan and Michael Kelly sit down with ESPN basketball analyst and New York Times bestselling author Jay Bilas. They discuss the influence of his upbringing in California public schools (00:28), what drew him to play for Coach Mike Krzyzewski (07:07), and how to lead when you're not the most talented person in the room (09:45). Bilas also shares why empathy is the foundation of effective leadership (22:22) and offers insights for educators navigating accountability, growth, and resilience in today’s world. #JayBilas #DukeBasketball #LeadershipMatters #Empathy #ACSA #CoachK #EducationLeadership