Three years ago, Keia Clarke had a big decision to make: apply for a job in the C-suite or pass the opportunity up. She could remain vice president of the WNBA's New York Liberty team, a job she was comfortable with, or she could go for the role of COO.
Two years later, she went from COO of the team to CEO. She now has 13 direct reports and oversees the team's brand and revenue.
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