In this episode, Rick shares his interview with Scott Marshall, President & CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education and host of the As Unexpected Podcast.
Scott reflects on how a formative study abroad experience in Japan sparked his lifelong commitment to global education and cross-cultural understanding. He shares his journey from academia to leading Semester at Sea, the world’s leading comparative study abroad program, and explains how immersive travel builds empathy, challenges assumptions, and deepens human connection. Together, they explore leadership, purpose, and why experiencing the world firsthand is more important than ever in an increasingly divided and digital age.
This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀
We will discuss the following:
⭐️ Global education builds empathy by exposing students to diverse cultures and perspectives.
⭐️ Experiential learning creates deeper understanding than classroom study alone.
⭐️ Human connection across borders reduces fear, bias, and misinformation.
⭐️ Purpose-driven leadership starts with curiosity, humility, and service.
⭐️ Travel and cultural immersion help shape more informed, compassionate global citizens.
& more...
More information about Scott:
Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-marshall-b250305/
Semester at Sea YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BX34qeu4MTcQnAkeJokYg
Semester at Sea LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/semester-at-sea-ise/
Semester at Sea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semesteratsea/?hl=en
As Unexpected Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast
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