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Podcast: The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland
Episode: Laird Veatch on NIL, Leadership, and the Future of College Athletics
Description: In this episode of the Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland sits down with Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch for a compelling conversation on leadership and the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics. Set against the backdrop of the Mizzou–Illinois rivalry, the discussion blends lighthearted moments with powerful insights into the experiences that shaped Laird’s leadership philosophy.
Laird shares his journey from growing up with hardworking, self-made parents to playing football at Kansas State under legendary coach Bill Snyder, and ultimately building a career across some of the nation’s most respected athletic programs. He breaks...