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Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS2-Ep52: Lessons from Governors, Athletes, & Activists on Growing Women LeadersGuest: Dr. Susan Madsen, Professor of Leadership, Utah State University
How did ten female governors become powerful, authentic woman leaders? What can you learn from them for your own leadership path?
In this inspiring conversation, host Maureen Metcalf sits down with Dr. Susan Madsen, founder of the Women and Leadership Project, to explore how women grow into their leadership identities—not just in the boardroom, but over a lifetime. Leadership development begins in childhood, with fathers playing a critical role. Decades later, midlife becomes a perfect time to develop and grow your...2025-05-2017 min
The Plant - A Steampunk StoryChapter 17 - Dome ParkThe rumor about new metallic creatures roaming around in the swamp dome brought agitation and endless discussions in the community. The general hypothesis was that the life entity, or whatever you wanted to call the plant-pipe-dome-wildlife combination, had somehow evolved to create its own species, a thought both worrisome and blasphemous for many of the city’s inhabitants.Richard’s family members, who had never been anywhere near the swamp dome, and who gathered all the information about the mechanical critters through hearsay, never connected the terrifying description of the crawling pan flutes to the innocent looking weat...2025-05-1413 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS4-Ep6b: The Leadership Balancing Act: CEO Michelle Harrison on Work, Life, & Leading InclusivelyGuest: Michelle Harrison, Global CEO, Verian
Join us in an engaging conversation with Michelle Harrison as she discusses the challenges of balancing leadership responsibilities with family life. Michelle shares her personal experiences, the importance of transparency, and the contextual nature of decision-making as a leader. She also dives into inclusivity, gender issues in the workplace, and the significance of creating an environment that allows for both professional and personal fulfillment. This candid discussion is a must-listen for anyone juggling leadership roles and family commitments.
Here's what Michelle and host Maureen Metcalf cover:
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Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS3-Ep1: Salsa, Soul, & Spirit - Leading Your Multicultural Team with Dr. Juana BordasGuest: Dr. Juana Bordas
What do leaders lose as DEI falls out of favor? A lot, particularly the richness of multiculturalism.
The value of multicultural perspectives is almost incalculable, according to our guest, Juana Bordas. The benefits are profound for the business, but stretch deep into our communities, too. In this episode, Dr. Bordas shares the principles that set the foundation for cross-cultural leadership from her book Salsa, Soul and Spirit – Leadership for a Multicultural Age.
Produced in partnership with the International Leadership Association: https://ilaglobalnetwork.org .
Other episodes you'll enjoy:...2025-01-2836 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS10-Ep34: They're Always Watching You: A White House Advisor's Lessons for Every LeaderGuest: Betsy Myers, Former White House Advisor, Author, & Leadership Consultant
The concept of the ideal leader changed dramatically over the last few decades, and Warren Bennis was one of the first researchers to analyze modern leadership. Our guest Betsy Myers shares the traits he found, then merges that with her own extensive experience in leadership – which reaches right up to the President of the United States – to look at the continuing gender divide in corporate and political leadership.
The gender gap remains, and who perpetuates it may surprise you!
Here's what Betsy...2024-10-2937 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS6-Ep12: B Corps Improving Our WorldGuests: Anie Rouleau & Danièle Henkel (CEOs of The Unscented Company & Daniele Henkel Enterprises respectively)
This episode is a goldmine of tips, knowledge, and inspiration for entrepreneurs.
CEOs Anie Rouleau and Danièle Henkel start by explaining what a B-Corporation is, and why it provided the perfect framework for their companies. But they quickly delve into their own drives to become entrepreneurs. Their answers go far beyond generating profits; there’s an entirely different wealth they hope to create now, and for future generations.
Here's what Anie, Danièle, and host Maureen Metcalf cover...2024-05-2041 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS5-Ep11: More Women on BoardsGuests: Marlene Janzen Le Ber and Lynne E. Devnew (Researchers at Brescia University College & University of Phoenix)
We judge female leaders differently than men; we’ll decry a woman exec displaying the exact same behavior as a male. The challenges keeping women from the C-suite and board room are systemic and complex – but the process really starts at the very beginning: how women aspire to and define leadership itself!
We’re making progress: women held just over 30% of Fortune 500 board seats in 2022. That’s up from just 22.2% in 2017. With women comprising roughly half of humani...2024-03-0437 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS5-Ep10: Global Leadership - Research, Practice, & DevelopmentGuests: Allan Bird & Joyce Osland
It’s hard enough leading a small local team; imagine running a team that stretches across continents!
That’s exactly what global leaders must do. But from what motivates people to varying labor laws, cultures vary wildly around the planet, so leadership styles must adapt with them. How can a global leader do it all?
Guests Allan Bird and Joyce Osland have some answers. They’re specialists in researching global leadership, and their insights may surprise you!
Here's what Allan, Joyce, and Maureen...2024-02-2534 min
Genesis The PodcastFrom Trauma to Truth: The Pathway to Justice for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence with Dr. Judith HermanWhat happens when we confront the complex aftermath of violence from domestic abuse, incest or sexual assault? We address this question with Dr. Judith Herman, a notable figure in the field of trauma studies. She opens the conversation revealing her early encounters with survivors from the 1970s and how her team developed a unique approach of gathering stories and writing books to help survivors reclaim their voices. Venturing deeper into the labyrinth of trauma, we sift through the profound consequences of childhood abuse on mental and physical health, with a special emphasis on Dr. Herman's breakthrough work, "Trauma a...2023-09-0147 min