{"podcast":{"title":"sportH.E","slug":"sporth-e-7092584","podcast_index_feed_id":7092584,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f0ba4adc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-oconnell6","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/40287407/40287407-1705659950649-bda997b5f68.jpg","author":"Ben O'Connell","episode_count":36,"summary":"sportH.E is the podcast that brings you insights and learning from across the Higher Education sport sector. Ben O'Connell, Director of Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University speaks to leaders and those delivering cutting-edge programmes to reveal the keys to their success. In each episode, Ben will reveal how his guests have navigated challenges, driven successful change and the lessons learnt along the way.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T16:19:37.528239+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sporth-e-7092584"},"episode":{"title":"Keith Morris: The standard you walk by is the standard you accept - building a great culture at York Sport","slug":"keith-morris-the-standard-you-walk-by-is-the-standard-you-accept-building-a-great-culture-at-york-sport","published_at":"2025-04-30T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sporth-e-7092584/keith-morris-the-standard-you-walk-by-is-the-standard-you-accept-building-a-great-culture-at-york-sport","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sporth-e-7092584","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-oconnell6/episodes/Keith-Morris-The-standard-you-walk-by-is-the-standard-you-accept---building-a-great-culture-at-York-Sport-e322agc","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f0ba4adc/podcast/play/101836748/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-27%2F75def4a4-d63d-0eb6-af77-bcc4aa9e7fc6.mp3","summary":"In this conversation, Keith Morris, Director of Sport at the University of York, shares his journey in sport management, detailing his experiences from his early career. He discusses the challenges faced in higher education sport, the importance of building a constructive culture, and the need for flexibility in managing diverse teams. Keith emphasizes the significance of passion in sport, the necessity of clear communication, and the lessons learned from past mistakes in leadership. We also discuss the importance of navigating difficult conversations, self-reflection, and the need for effective management within university sport. We explore the significance of collaboration between departments, building relationships with student leaders, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lastly, Keith shares insights on the influences that have shaped his perspective and offers valuable advice for aspiring sports professionals, emphasizing the importance of integrity, understanding one's role, and fostering a positive environment. Keith recommends 'Surrounded by Idiots' by Thomas Erikson.","meta_description":"In this conversation, Keith Morris, Director of Sport at the University of York, shares his journey in sport management, detailing his experiences from hi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2872,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sporth-e-7092584/episodes/keith-morris-the-standard-you-walk-by-is-the-standard-you-accept-building-a-great-culture-at-york-sport/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sporth-e-7092584/keith-morris-the-standard-you-walk-by-is-the-standard-you-accept-building-a-great-culture-at-york-sport.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}