Lessons in Leadership with Sam Wade!

Lessons in Leadership with Sam Wade!

From Sports RD Snippets by Liz Wluka

July 30, 2025 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 89

About this episode

Sam Wade shares insights on leadership styles and qualities that define successful leaders.

Learning to Lead! Sam Wade shares incredible advice and practical insight on what it truly means to lead. We dive into different leadership styles, how to effectively delegate, and the key qualities that set successful leaders apart. One of the big questions we explore: Are leaders born, or can leadership be developed? Whether you're a student, a new RD, or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss! Sam Wade is the current Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition at Boise State. She oversees all sports teams, while being the primary sports dietitian for the football team. Sam was the first full-time dietitian at Boise State and has grown the program to include 15+ team members including another full-time dietitian, a fellow, graduate assistants, paid interns and student volunteers. Prior to this, Sam received her Master's degree from University Utah in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, while working with the lacrosse and football teams. Sam developed her passion for sports nutrition at Penn State where she was also a student-athlete. Most importantly, Sam has a loving husband and two black labs. Their favorite…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Wluka

Guest: Sam Wade

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • delegation
  • sports nutrition
  • career development
  • mentoring

Keywords

  • leadership
  • sports nutrition
  • delegation
  • career advice
  • mentoring

Sponsors

2before Performance Nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boise State, University Utah, Penn State

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