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On The Ball with Andrew MaranissEpisode 73: Dr. Alex DiamondDr. Alex Diamond, Vanderbilt Athletics team physician and founder of the Vanderbilt Youth Sports Health Center, joins the show to discuss everything parents, coaches, and young athletes should know about the state of sports medicine for kids.
2025-12-1742 min
Quantum PotentialSPECIAL EPISODE: Connecting Our Lives to AI and Robotics with Matthew Johnson-RobersonWhat does the future of AI and robotics look like in our daily lives and as a career field? In a special episode of the Quantum Potential podcast recorded in front of a live audience during Reunion 2025, Provost C. Cybele Raver talks with Matthew Johnson-Roberson, the inaugural dean of the College of Connected Computing. Johnson-Roberson is an internationally recognized roboticist and computer scientist whose work spans underwater robotics, computer vision and large-scale engineering collaborations such as self-driving robotic delivery vehicles. In this episode, he shares his expertise about the impact of rapidly evolving AI and robotics for the average...
2025-12-1128 min
One Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderImprove Leadership Skills by Evolving your Self-Awareness, Strategic Decision Making and Situational LeadershipWhen a linear career path falls apart, what comes next can define your leadership more than the title ever did.
It’s in the unexpected turns: the pivots, pauses, and pressure points where leadership is truly tested. These moments not only challenge your strategy, but also sharpen your self-awareness, revealing how you show up when things don’t go as planned.
In this episode, host Taiwo Olawehinmi sits down with Vanderbilt Owen Executive MBA 2018 alum Mike Sumida, whose unique leadership journey spans from aspiring physician to high school math teacher, to healthcare consulting, and now, busin...
2025-12-1037 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderWhy Self-Reflection and Intentional Communication Are Non-Negotiables for a Strong LeadershipWhat does it take to lead authentically across large, dispersed teams? How do you stay grounded and connected while evolving as a leader? And how can you build trust without sacrificing structure or results?
In this episode, Melissa Bortkiewicz sits down with Abhi Pardeshi, a seasoned executive and proud Vanderbilt Owen alum, who shares how his leadership journey has been shaped by lessons in self-reflection, team building, and the changing landscape of AI in healthcare.
Abhi dives into the habits that support long-term personal development, and how staying grounded in authentic leadership allows him to...
2025-11-1224 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderLeadership by Design: Building an Intentional Framework for Clarity, Growth, and ImpactThis is a special recorded episode during our Live Podcast event, celebrating 20 years of the Leadership Development Program at Vanderbilt Owen. With a room full of students, we welcomed back one of our own for an inspiring and insightful conversation.
In this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, we sit down with Jamie Ikerd, a 2015 MBA alum of Vanderbilt Owen and current Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at HireRight. Jamie takes us on a deep dive into her leadership journey, from investment banking and consulting to entrepreneurship and technology, with a focus on intentional leadership and the...
2025-10-2946 min
Quantum PotentialSPECIAL EPISODE: AI, Propaganda and Democracy: Inside a Groundbreaking Discovery by Vanderbilt researchersPolitical propaganda and artificial intelligence–driven misinformation are infiltrating social media accounts, and Americans need to do something about it. That’s the warning revealed in research from two Vanderbilt professors and discussed on this special episode of the Quantum Potential podcast. The researchers explain their breakthrough red flag discovery and how they uncovered evidence of a state-sponsored company in China that is deploying sophisticated, AI-driven propaganda campaigns and profiling U.S. political figures.Brett J. Goldstein is a research professor who leads the Wicked Problems Lab at the Vanderbilt University Institute of National Security and is a fo...
2025-10-2043 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderHow to Lead Confidently Across Borders: Cross Cultural Communication for Global LeadershipWhat does it really mean to lead with empathy, resilience, and cultural awareness? It’s not something you learn from a textbook, it’s something you learn through experience, discomfort, and showing up when everything feels unfamiliar. True leadership, especially across cultures, begins with understanding yourself in unfamiliar environments.
In this episode, we sit down with Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management alum Andy van Ark to explore how life across continents shaped his unique leadership style.
From growing up in South Africa to navigating life in Germany, the U.S., and Australia, Andy’s story...
2025-09-1053 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderHow to Use Your MBA to Strengthen Your Leadership Development and Build a Clearer Path ForwardDo you want to grow into a confident, grounded leader during your MBA? Are you looking for clarity, consistency, and purpose in how you lead? Curious how others have used their time at business school to develop real-world leadership skills?
This episode will show you what’s possible through leadership development.
In this special episode of One Thousand Ways To Lead, former host Reid Chauvin passes the mic to new host Maree Smith as they reflect on Reid’s leadership journey at Vanderbilt Owen. Reid shares how he went from overextended and approval-seeking to focused and...
2025-08-1321 minOn The Ball with Andrew MaranissEpisode 67: Jonathan WynnFormer Vanderbilt and NFL defensive end Jonathan Wynn has always been more than a football player. As a kid, he enjoyed spending time in libraries and bookstores. In the NFL, he kept a journal and wrote a novel. Now, he and a partner have launched a Nashville nonprofit that boosts BIPOC creatives and are planning to open a coffee shop on historic Jefferson Street. Listen to Jonathan discuss his life in and out of football and how learning the story of Vanderbilt pioneer Perry Wallace helped shape his vision for his next chapter.
2025-07-2436 minQuantum PotentialThe Price of Deregulation with Ganesh SitaramanThe American spirit of competition can be counterproductive for some industries.In this episode of Quantum Potential, Ganesh Sitaraman, New York Alumni Chancellor’s Chair in Law, professor of law, director of the Program in Law and Government, and director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy and Regulation, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to explore why businesses that provide essential services—like energy, transportation, communication and banking—should be governed differently than small businesses.Drawing from his research and recent book, Why Flying Is Miserable and How to Fix It, Sitaraman unpacks how polici...
2025-07-101h 04Quantum PotentialSecuring the 21st Century with Ret. Gen. Paul NakasoneRetired four-star general Paul M. Nakasone is challenging outdated ideas about what keeps a country safe.In this episode of Quantum Potential, Gen. Nakasone, former NSA director, founding director of the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security, Distinguished Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management, and special advisor to the chancellor, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss the challenges of national security in the 21st century and academia’s role in training the next generation of multifaceted national security professionals. After nearly 40 years in the U.S. military leading efforts to dismantle ISIS online, counter Ira...
2025-06-2643 minQuantum PotentialHow Stories Spark Change with Amanda LittleIn this episode of Quantum Potential, Amanda Little, writer-in-residence at Vanderbilt’s College of Arts and Science, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss how journalism can highlight the tipping points humanity faces and how people-first storytelling can move us from observation to action. Little shares how she uncovers the stories behind the science, making potentially polarizing topics digestible for broad audiences, and how the next generation of social media savvy journalists can leverage their knack for digital storytelling to help rebuild public trust in local journalism.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The le...
2025-06-121h 01One Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderA New Chapter Begins: A Leadership Journey Through Podcasting, Curiosity, and StorytellingIn this special transition episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, new host Taiwo Olawehinmi sits down with outgoing host Jacob Straessle, a member of Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management’s graduating class of 2025. Jacob helped bring this podcast to life and has spent the last year capturing powerful leadership reflections from alumni across industries.
Together, Taiwo and Jacob explore what it truly means to grow as a leader, not just through roles and responsibilities, but through connection, communication, and curiosity.
Jacob Straessle shares why active listening skills are essential for effective leadership and ho...
2025-06-1120 minQuantum PotentialRewiring the Brain and Rethinking Pain with Craig LindsleyIn this episode of Quantum Potential, Craig Lindsley, William K. Warren, Jr. Professor of Medicine, University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacology and executive director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss transformative research exploring how subtle tweaks to brain chemistry could change the way we treat neurodegenerative diseases and chronic pain. Lindsley shares how academic-industry collaborations drive innovation in drug discovery and highlights how Vanderbilt’s scientific workflow is enabling the broader research community to build on its breakthroughs. The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt Uni...
2025-05-2956 minOn The Ball with Andrew MaranissEpisode 61: Yussuf Khan, Chris Kluwe, Johanna Mellis, Lou Moore & Aquasia ShawYussuf Khan, founder of FirstandPen.com, leads a discussion on the current state of athlete activism at both the professional and collegiate levels. Joining him are Michigan State professor and author Lou Moore, former NFL player Chris Kluwe, Benedict College professor Aquasia Shaw, and Ursinus College professor Johanna Mellis. This discussion was recorded during the 2nd Annual Sports & Activism online symposium hosted by the Vanderbilt Sports & Society Initiative and the James Lawson Institute for Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements at the Vanderbilt Divinity School on May 15, 2025.
2025-05-201h 10Quantum PotentialDisrupting Distrust in Political Polling with Josh ClintonIn this episode of Quantum Potential, deconstruct the political polling process with Josh Clinton, co-director of the Vanderbilt Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, professor of political science and NBC News senior election analyst. Clinton joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss how transparency and increasing public literacy about statistics—including an awareness of limitations—can disrupt Americans’ mounting distrust in polling data.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The leadership team includes Metanoya Z. Webb, director of content and editorial strategy for this episode, and Sydney Jones-Wright, director of academic affairs communications. Patric...
2025-05-151h 00Quantum PotentialListen to Musical Inspiration from Percussionist Ji Hye JungIn this live performance turned Quantum Potential episode, Provost C. Cybele Raver hosts an extraordinary musical collaboration between Ji Hye Jung, associate professor of percussion at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music, and the multi–Grammy Award–winning Attacca Quartet—Amy Schroeder and Domenic Salerni (violins), Nathan Schram (viola), and Andrew Yee (cello). The result? A rich exploration of what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The leadership team includes Metanoya Z. Webb, director of content and editorial strategy for this episode, and Sydney J...
2025-04-2454 minQuantum PotentialImpact of Micro-Investments in School Children with Felipe Barrera-OsorioIn this episode of Quantum Potential, Felipe Barrera-Osorio joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to discuss his groundbreaking research—comparing the impact of need-based versus merit-based micro-scholarship programs in rural, low-income communities in Cambodia, Colombia and Mexico. He explains how these programs were so successful that national governments around the world expanded investments in education.Associate Professor of Public Policy, Education and Economics at Vanderbilt's Peabody College of education and human development Barrera-Osorio is also a visiting researcher at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab at MIT.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt Un...
2025-04-1054 minQuantum PotentialBehind the Brain Science of Addiction with Erin CalipariHow does the part of the brain connected to learning intersect with addiction? In the latest episode of Provost C. Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast, Erin Calipari, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research takes us inside the neuroscience of addiction. The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The leadership team includes Metanoya Z. Webb, director of content and editorial strategy for this episode, and Sydney Jones-Wright, director of academic affairs communications. Patrick Sams is the senior social media specialist, and Maisie Wilson is the senior creative project manager. Mike Todd is the univers...
2025-03-2747 min
The Vanderbilt Political Review PodcastAndrew Kyung and Noah Jenkins on the Future of Their Parties /// VPRP Ep. 005Andrew Kyung, Editor-in-Chief of the Vanderbilt Political Review and president of the Vanderbilt College Democrats, sat down with Noah Jenkins, the Review's Podcasting Director and president of the Vanderbilt College Republicans, to offer their reflections on American politics post-Election Night and President Trump's first month in office. The duo also shared their long-term hopes and dreams for their parties going into the 2030s and beyond.----Theme by Purple Planet Music
2025-03-1845 minQuantum PotentialPsychologist David Yeager on What it Takes to Motivate Young PeopleIn this thought-provoking episode of Quantum Potential, Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver hosts renowned developmental psychologist David Yeager, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute, and author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, for a closer look at how older adults can connect with and empower the next generation. In a relatable, live conversation, Yeager challenges common misconceptions about adolescent brain development and reveals how simple shifts in communication between young people and adults can provide support and transparency, triggering collaboration and inspiration rather...
2025-03-1346 min
True Bill TalkWelcome to True Bill Talk, a new podcast from the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution PolicyTrue Bill Talk explores the realities of criminal prosecution in America. Each episode features in-depth conversations with prosecutors, policy experts, and advocates with diverse perspectives on the challenges and responsibilities of prosecution. Hosted by Alissa Marque Heydari of the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy.
2025-03-1006 min
The Promise of DiscoveryAre Parents of School-Age Children Valid Reporters of Their Children's Grammatical Skills?It’s important for speech language pathologists to learn about children’s grammar because grammar deficits are often a sign of a language impairment. For this experiment, researchers had parents and speech language pathologists fill out a checklist (Children’s Communication Checklist-2), to report on children communication skills, and then we compared the results. We learned that parents and speech language pathologists both identified speech deficits in children but that parents are not sensitive to differences in their children’s grammar. Featuring: Jane (Janie) Sommer Eppstein, Ph.D. Student; Vanderbilt UniversityInterviewer: Melanie Schuele, Ph.D., Assoc...
2025-03-0530 minQuantum PotentialChemist Brian Bachmann Charts Path to Personalized TreatmentIn this episode, Provost Raver welcomes chemist Brian Bachmann, who is the principal investigator for the Vanderbilt Laboratory for Biosynthetic Studies. Bachmann talks about his work discovering useful chemicals made from natural products (compounds made by tiny living things like bacteria and fungi) that are paving new avenues for drug discovery. He also unpacks how he is using biosynthesis to identify individuals’ specific type/combination of cancers. Bachmann envisions a near future where each cancer case is managed individually, moving beyond the traditional approach of location-based treatments. Join us to learn why “conjugal lagoons,” “molecular choreography” and “stealing IP from molecul...
2025-02-2747 minThe Vanderbilt Political Review PodcastVanderbilt Political Review Podcast Ep.3 - J Andres GannonProfessor J Andres Gannon is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University and a Faculty Affiliate at the Data Science Institute. His research broadly focuses on the political origins of military power, what capabilities states arm themselves with and why, and how that affects states' conduct in international affairs. He has previously held fellowships at the Council on Foreign Relations, Harvard Kennedy School, NATO Defense College, and Notre Dame International Security Center. His academic work has been published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution, International Studies Quarterly, International Interactions, and the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics and...
2025-02-2634 minThe Vanderbilt Political Review PodcastVanderbilt Political Review Podcast Ep.2 - Jon MeachamJon Meacham is the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Chair in American Presidency at Vanderbilt University. He is a Pulitzer Prize winning author and biographer, writing books on prominent figures in American history including John Lewis, Andrew Jackson, George H.W. Bush, and many more. Meacham is also an advisor to President Joe Biden, providing rhetoric and historic context to many of President Biden’s speeches throughout his campaign and in the White House. Meacham is also the first ever Canon Historian at the National Cathedral.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Meach-isms4:25 - Shaping Biden's rhetoric9:50 - Political bias an...
2025-02-2629 minThe Vanderbilt Political Review PodcastVanderbilt Political Review Podcast Ep.1 - David E. LewisProfessor David E. Lewis is the Rebecca Webb Wilson University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University. He is an expert in the American presidency, executive branch politics, and public administration. He is the author of two books, Presidents and the Politics of Agency Design (Stanford University Press, 2003) and The Politics of Presidential Appointments: Political Control and Bureaucratic Performance (Princeton University Press, 2008). His work had been featured in the American Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Politics, the British Journal of Political Science, Public Administration Review, Presidential Studies Quarterly, the Harvard Business Review, New...
2025-02-2651 minQuantum PotentialLaw Professor Lauren Sudeall on Building a “Person-Centered” Judicial SystemHow do we create a more “person-centered” judicial system, and when is fairness more valued than winning? Join the latest episode of Provost Cybele Raver’s ‘Quantum Potential’ podcast with law professor Lauren Sudeall. Vanderbilt University provost C. Cybele Raver explores civil justice inequities with Lauren Sudeall, law professor and director of Vanderbilt's Access to Justice program. Through her groundbreaking research in rural Alabama and Georgia, Sudeall reveals how low-income individuals navigate eviction proceedings—with or without legal representation—and advocates for a more "person-centered" judicial system. The conversation examines how courts handle eviction cases across jurisdictions, the impact of f...
2025-02-1346 min
The Promise of DiscoveryVisual perception with motor practice leads to lasting brain changes that support learningThis research explored how combining visual perception with motor practice—specifically drawing unfamiliar symbols—leads to lasting brain changes that support learning. Participants trained by drawing new letter-like symbols over four days while researchers tracked their brain activity using fMRI scans before, immediately after, and one-week post-training. The after-training scans revealed significant differences in activity within several brain regions—including the motor cortex—during the perception of trained compared to untrained symbols that were greater one-week post-training. This suggests that hands-on, visual-motor learning builds long-term changes in how the brain processes visual information, with potential implications for educational strategies and inte...
2025-01-2213 minQuantum PotentialThe Art of Poetry, Music, and Embracing Uncertainty with Major JacksonIn our premiere episode, Vanderbilt University provost C. Cybele Raver hosts acclaimed poet Major Jackson for a deep dive into what he calls "sacred secular conversation." During this extraordinary conversation, they explore the intersection of music and poetry, pluralism, and living with uncertainty. Jackson, who describes the act of writing as a “dialogue with the subconscious,” also reads from his latest book, Razzle Dazzle: New and Selected Poems 2002-2022. Jackson has released nine books of poetry to date and been awarded the Pushcart Prize, a Whiting Award, and a Pew Fellowship, among many others. The Quantum Potential podca...
2025-01-1457 minQuantum PotentialWelcome to the Quantum Potential PodcastJourney into the Extraordinary - Join Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver as she guides us through humanity’s greatest frontiers in her new Quantum Potential podcast. Tune in twice each month hear about Vanderbilt’s groundbreaking collaborations that weave together science and music, hard data and creative expression, empirical evidence and poetry—proving that in the pursuit of knowledge, there are no boundaries.The Quantum Potential podcast is produced by Vanderbilt University. The leadership team includes Metanoya Z. Webb, director of content and editorial strategy for this episode, and Sydney Jones-Wright, director of academic affairs communications. Patric...
2025-01-1400 min
The Promise of DiscoveryIdentifying new therapies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a neurodevelopmental disease which affects about 100,000 people in the US. Around 80% of these patients experience cognitive and intellectual impairments which are unaffected by currently approved therapies for NF1. A recent genetic study from our lab identified an association between the NF1 disease and a receptor protein called metabotropic glutamate receptor 7 (mGlu7). This project investigates how using small molecules to augment mGlu7 function could help identify new therapies for NF1 patients struggling with cognitive impairments.Featuring: Harrison Parent, Ph.D. Candidate- Niswender Lab, Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineInterviewer...
2025-01-1416 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderHow to Lead with Purpose and Make a Difference Beyond Your CareerIn this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, Olivia Cooper, a Vanderbilt Owen alum, shares her inspiring journey from studying interior design to excelling in marketing strategy and community leadership. Olivia talks about the lessons she learned while working at the Chamber of Commerce, her transformative experience at Owen, and how she balances a thriving career at Green Apple Strategy with her passion for giving back to the community.
Discover how Olivia integrates creativity, strategy, and leadership to make an impact in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. If you’re curious about blending car...
2025-01-0835 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderLeadership Lessons You Can’t Miss: Part 2 of This Two-Part Alumni SeriesIn Part 2 of our alumni special, we dive into even more inspiring stories and powerful leadership insights from Vanderbilt Owen graduates Kitty Elshot-Smith, Kris Douglas, and Ryan Lein.
From leading global teams at Bank of America to navigating the challenges of real estate and building successful teams in the corporate world, these alumni share their candid experiences and lessons learned along the way. You’ll hear how they motivate and inspire their teams, create psychologically safe spaces, and adapt to changing circumstances to drive results.
Kitty reflects on the importance of mode...
2024-12-1832 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderLeadership Lessons You Can’t Miss: Part 1 of This Two-Part Alumni SeriesIn this special two-part episode, we had the pleasure of hearing from three remarkable Vanderbilt Owen alumni—Beth Torres, Russ Fallis, and Jerome Edwards—who returned to campus to share their leadership journeys. Through their stories, they offered powerful insights on leadership, career growth, and the lifelong value of the Owen community.
Discover how their MBA experience shaped their approach to managing teams, cultivating strengths, and building professional resilience. Whether you’re interested in leadership development, business school success, or career growth strategies, this episode offers valuable advice and inspiring stories.
Tune in f...
2024-12-1830 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderHow to Lead Teams with Transparency and ClarityIn this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, Vanderbilt Owen alum and Head of Marketing at Lidl, Michael Chao shares his captivating career journey, moving from startups to industry giants like Walmart, Dollar General, and Lidl. With over a decade of leadership experience across the U.S. and even in China, Michael reflects on the key lessons that have shaped his approach to work and life.
Listen as he unpacks the importance of aligning career decisions with personal values, the nuances of navigating company culture, and the art of managing teams with transparency and c...
2024-12-1137 min
The Promise of DiscoveryPsychological, social and physical development of girls with autism before, during and after pubertyThe Promise of Discovery Season 5, Episode 1
Significant physical, psychological, hormonal and social changes occur during pubertal development. Adolescence may be uniquely challenging for girls, especially those with autism spectrum disorder. This episode covers longitudinal research being conducted to better understand the psychological, social and physical development of girls with autism
before, during, and after puberty.
Featuring: Blythe A. Corbett, Ph.D., James G. Blakemore Chair and Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Professor of Psychology; Director, Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; and a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Member
Interviewer: Rachael Muscatello, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral...
2024-11-1624 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderHow Growth Mindset, Feedback, and Mentorship Drive Success in LeadershipIn this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, Vanderbilt MBA alum and healthcare leader Courtney Necessary shares her unique career journey from professional ballet dancer to healthcare transformation executive.
Host Reid Chauvin explores Courtney's path and the leadership insights she gained along the way, including how a growth mindset in leadership and constructive feedback drive professional development. Courtney discusses the role of mentorship and how building a "Board of Directors" has been essential to her career success.
She also explains the importance of workplace culture in leadership and why having a su...
2024-11-1332 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderHow Diverse Backgrounds Help Leaders Build Strong TeamsLeadership isn’t always shaped by traditional paths.
Sometimes, the best lessons come from unexpected places and experiences that push us out of our comfort zones.
In this episode, Vanderbilt MBA ‘25, Brianna Dacey sits down with Bennet Hayes, a Vanderbilt Owen alumnus and Strategy and Operations Lead at Google, to explore his unconventional leadership journey. Starting out as a professional poker player and freelance writer, Bennet eventually transitioned into leadership roles at top firms like BCG and Google.
He shares the valuable lessons he’s learned about managing am...
2024-10-1840 minOne Thousand Ways To Lead: Leadership skills, people management techniques, and communication strategies to help you grow as a confident, capable leaderExplore Real Leadership Journeys! Introducing Vanderbilt’s One Thousand Ways to Lead PodcastCurious about the different ways people lead?
In this kickoff episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, the team at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management introduces their new leadership podcast, where current students and alumni share real-world leadership stories.
Learn how leadership can look different for everyone and discover valuable insights from various leadership journeys.
Whether you're just starting out or already on your leadership development path, this podcast series will spark new ideas and inspire you to grow.
Tune in to hear abo...
2024-10-1607 minOn The Ball with Andrew MaranissEpisode 43: Pat Toomay and Christie HauckFormer Vanderbilt football players Pat Toomay and Christie Hauck starred in the Commodores’ 14-10 win over Alabama in 1969. Up until Oct. 6, 2024, it was the last time Vanderbilt beat the Crimson Tide in Nashville. Toomay and Hauck share memories of that memorable win in ’69 and their pride in this year’s toppling of the nation’s No. 1 team.
2024-10-1145 minOn The Ball with Andrew MaranissEpisode 41: Morgan's MessageVanderbilt students Callie Drake and Paige Peters join the show to discuss their interest in mental health support for athletes, including their leadership with the Morgan’s Message nonprofit chapter campus. They discuss the pressures on athletes, the challenges in seeking support, the importance of open conversation, and the legacy of the organization’s namesake, Morgan Rodgers.For more information or to contact the Vanderbilt Morgan’s Message chapter, visit @morgansmessagevanderbilt on Instagram.
2024-09-2030 min
The Promise of DiscoverySocial Exclusion and SchizophreniaWhile public attitudes towards many stigmatized groups have improved in recent years, the same has not been true for people living with schizophrenia, making those with the disorder particularly at risk for social exclusion. The research presented in this episode explores how people with schizophrenia experience and respond to social exclusion, as well as what can be done to promote inclusion. Featuring: Lauren Weittenhiller, M.A., Clinical Psychology Intern, Vanderbilt UniversityInterviewer: Julia Sheffield, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Jack Martin, M.D., Research Professor in Psychopharmacology; and a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center M...
2024-07-0324 min
The Promise of DiscoveryNegative social experiences, mental health, and autistic LGBTQ+ youthThe Promise of Discovery Season 4, Episode 6
Autistic LGBTQ+ youth are at increased risk of experiencing negative social experiences and associated psychological distress. This episode discusses a study that examined the effects of gender minority status and sexual minority status on negative social experiences (defined by frequent peer victimization and low degrees of authenticity) and depressive symptoms among autistic transition-age youth and explored whether the associations between negative social experiences and depressive symptoms differed across gender/sexual identity. This work highlights the need for immediate intervention to improve the mental health of autistic gender minority youth.
Featuring: Natalie Libster, Ph.D...
2024-06-1120 min
The Promise of DiscoverySupport needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with disabilitiesThe needs of siblings of individuals with disabilities are under studied. The research presented in this episode highlights theme areas of support as raised by 446 siblings of individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. It asks and answers the question: What would have been beneficial to you growing up as the sibling of a person with a disability? Featuring: Gillian Neff, graduate student, Vanderbilt UniversityInterviewer: Alexandra Da Fonte, Ph.D., associate professor of the practice, Special Education; and a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Member
2024-05-1622 min
The Promise of DiscoveryActivation Mechanisms for Context-Dependent Allosteric Modulation of the mGlu7 receptorThis research examines mGlu7, a transmembrane receptor involved in several neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Rett syndrome, ADHD, schizophrenia, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1. The project discussed studies the mechanism of mGlu7 activation by allosteric modulators to develop new treatments and help guide drug discovery efforts.Featuring: Xia Lei, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow, Vanderbilt UniversityInterviewer: Colleen Niswender, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmacology; Director of Molecular Pharmacology, Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery; and a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Member
2024-04-1012 minOn The Ball with Andrew MaranissEpisode 30: Andrew Allegretta and Errington TruesdellAdam Giardino, founder of the Black Play By Play Fund (blackpxp.com), joins us to discuss how his nonprofit is providing opportunities in sports broadcasting. Andrew Allegretta, Vanderbilt’s play by play broadcaster, recently co-hosted a first-of-its-kind hands-on conference for the Fund. Errington Truesdell, a Vanderbilt student, was one of the participants.
2024-01-2232 min
VU HistoryMayor John Cooper's Exit RecapIn this exclusive Interview, American Businessman and Mayor John Cooper sits down with The Vanderbilt Hustler's Jaylan Sims, to recap about his time in public office, hopes for Nashville's future, and provide tips to aspiring politicians.
*This episode of VU History was made possible by the generosity of Vanderbilt Student Communications*
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2023-09-0528 min
VU HistoryVanderbilt's Television News ArchiveInducted into one of the very first classes of African American students to be enrolled at Vanderbilt University, time traveler, and VU History host Jaylan Sims goes back to the year 1968 to discover a new contraption that is being operated out of Jean Alexander Library by a recently graduated law student.
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2023-01-1630 min
VU HistoryVU History TrailerWelcome to The Vanderbilt Hustler's 'VU History Podcast.' Host and time-traveler Jaylan Sims is excited to take his listeners on a journey within Vanderbilt's rich history. Every month, the VU History podcast will feature a historical event, person, exhibit, or building that has helped progress the university's prominence.
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2023-01-1401 min
The Promise of DiscoveryErik Carter: A career in friendships, flourishing, and faithIn 2022, VKC UCEDD Co-Director Erik Carter announced he would be leaving Vanderbilt and taking a position at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carter to discuss some of his highly impactful research, training and technical assistance in the areas of adolescent transitions to adult life and employment; social interaction and friendships, school and community inclusion; faith and disability, and belonging. VKC Researcher: Erik Carter, Ph.D., Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and Professor of Special Education; Co-Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)Interviewer: Co...
2023-01-0551 min
The Promise of DiscoveryBuilding social connection for neurodiverse children and families through music classCommunity participation is important for family well-being but many families of autistic children report more difficulties and more negative experiences with recreational activities. The Serenade Parent-Child Music Class Program is specifically designed to support neurodiverse children and families during the classes, as well as provide parenting support through home musical activities. In this mixed-methods study, researchers investigated the mechanisms by which parent–child music classes can support community participation and well-being.Resources: Serenade Parent-Child Music Class Program YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcRe6UOi_veyfb3Hh3bacAVanderbilt Music Cognition Lab: https://www...
2022-09-0925 min
The Promise of DiscoveryTracking autism prevalence in Tennessee and the U.S.The estimated prevalence of children in the U.S. with autism spectrum disorder has increased in 2021. Principal investigators from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s TRIAD lead tracking in Tennessee through a grant from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. The national tracking study is discussed in this episode. https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/triad/autismdata/VKC Researchers: Zachary E. Warren, Ph.D., Director, Division of Developmental Medicine, Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics; Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Special Education; Executive Director, VKC TRIADAlison Vehorn, M.S., Clinical Research Coordinator, TRIAD
2021-12-3034 min
The Promise of DiscoveryReducing risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in individuals with Down syndromeThe Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers in this episode are studying the connection of Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease. The Trial-Ready Cohort-Down Syndrome Study will identify individuals over age 35 with Down syndrome, obtain information about how they are functioning, and evaluate their brain activity and structure. This work will identify individuals with Down syndrome who may be eligible for a future medication study with the goal of reducing their risk for the development of Alzheimer’s disease.VKC Researcher: Paul Newhouse, M.D., Jim Turner Professor of Cognitive Disorders; Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Pharmacology, and Medicine; Dire...
2021-12-0327 min
The Promise of DiscoveryKetamine’s Antidepressant EffectsThe research discussed in this episode focuses on how low doses of the drug ketamine produce fast and long-term antidepressant effects and identifies the gene (MeCP2) and processes in the brain that are involved. VKC Researcher: Lisa Monteggia, Ph.D., Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute; Professor of PharmacologyInterviewer: Jeffrey L. Neul, M.D., Ph.D., Annette Schaffer Eskind Chair and Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center; Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, Pharmacology, and Special Education
2021-09-0229 min
CogNationEpisode 34: Tom Vanderbilt: Beginners
Bestselling author known for making complex topics accessible to readers, Tom Vanderbilt's recent book is Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning. Rather than buying into the idea that learning is for kids, Tom takes the "beginner's mind" to challenging new skills, such as singing, juggling, and jewelery making, where he starts at ground zero and works to achieve a level of competence. Rolf, Joe, and Tom discuss the value of learning for its own sake, brain plasticisty in new skill learning, how drawing can be a meditative practice while shifting processing to earlier regions in the...
2021-03-2251 min
The Promise of DiscoveryEffects of Paid Work in High School on the Employment Outcomes of Youth with DisabilitiesEquipping students with severe disabilities for the world of work has been the longstanding emphasis of transition education. Adolescence is a critical period for employment preparation, yet too many young people with disabilities do not have access to paid work during high school. This episode explores a study that is gathering perspectives on barriers to and facilitators of paid employment for youth and young adults with severe disabilities. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Erik Carter, Ph.D., Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and Professor of Special Education; Co-Director, VKC University Center of Excellence in Developmental DisabilitiesInterviewer: Caitlin B...
2020-12-0427 min
The Promise of DiscoveryTesting an app to help pediatricians recognize autism risk in young childrenResearchers from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and partners from technology start-up Adaptive Technology Consulting discuss the evaluation of a mobile app called Autoscreen, which is currently being tested and is designed to help pediatricians recognize autism risk in young children.Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Amy Weitlauf, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics and TRIAD Associate Director of Research discusses the Autoscreen app with developer Joshua Wade.
2020-08-0753 min
The Promise of DiscoveryUnderstanding how brain mechanisms interact to predict academic outcomesLaurie Cutting: Understanding how brain mechanisms interact to predict academic outcomesCutting is among only 33 Vanderbilt researchers to have received an NIH Merit Award, and one of only 5 women. In this NIH research, she is measuring academic achievement and changes in brain structure and function. The ultimate goal is to develop brain-based causal models of academic achievement to effectively individualize instruction in a way that promotes academic success and prevents academic struggles.Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Laurie Cutting, Ph.D., Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Special Education; Professor of Psychology, Radiology, and Pediatrics; Associate...
2020-07-1623 min
The Promise of DiscoveryPaul Yoder: A career in helping children learn to talkPaul Yoder, Ph.D., retired from Vanderbilt University in late 2019. A long-time Vanderbilt Kennedy Center investigator, he studied communication and language and intervention in children with language delays. In this episode, Yoder discusses what he learned over the course of his career about young children and communication. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Paul Yoder, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education (Retired)Interviewer: Catherine Bush
2020-07-1631 min
The Promise of DiscoveryLearning How Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Process Sensory InformationA multidisciplinary, 5-year project focused on understanding how the brain integrates information coming in from multiple senses, and whether we can train multisensory integration abilities in children with autism.Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researchers:Mark Wallace, Ph.D., Louise B. McGavock Endowed Chair; Professor of Hearing & Speech Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Psychology; Dean, Vanderbilt University Graduate SchoolTiffany Woynaroski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Hearing & Speech SciencesCarissa Cascio, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesInterviewer: Jacob Feldman, Hearing and Speech Sciences Graduate Student
2020-07-1632 min
The Promise of DiscoveryLanguage Growth In Young Children With DisabilitiesThe Vanderbilt KidTalk project facilitates studies focused on language learning in young children with disabilities. Interventions typically focus on teaching partners (parents, siblings, peers, etc.) to support language development in children who have language delays. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Ann Kaiser, Ph.D., Susan Gray Chair in Education and Human Development; Professor of Special Education and PsychologyInterviewer: Elise McMillan, J.D., Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
2020-07-1629 min
The Promise of DiscoveryUnderstanding critical issues in Down syndromeVanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers are using electronic medical record information and biological samples to better understand how Down syndrome is related to a variety of disorders and conditions. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Jeffrey Neul, M.D., Ph.D., Annette Schaffer Eskind Chair and Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center; Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, Pharmacology, and Special EducationInterviewer: Elise McMillan, J.D., Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
2020-07-1618 min
Vanderbilt TRIAD[VKC] Understanding how brain mechanisms interact to predict academic outcomesThe Promise of Discovery Episode 5:
Laurie Cutting: Understanding how the brain mechanisms associated with reading, math, and executive function interact to predict academic outcomes and response to intervention
Cutting is among only 33 Vanderbilt researchers to have received an NIH Merit Award, and one of only 5 women. In this NIH research, she is measuring academic achievement and changes in brain structure and function. The ultimate goal is to develop brain-based causal models of academic achievement to effectively individualize instruction in a way that promotes academic success and prevents academic struggles.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Laurie Cutting, Ph.D., Patricia and Rodes...
2020-07-0300 min
Vanderbilt TRIAD[VKC] Paul Yoder: A career in helping children learn to talkThe Promise of Discovery Episode 4: Paul Yoder: A career in helping children learn to talk
Paul Yoder, Ph.D., retired from Vanderbilt University in late 2019. A long-time Vanderbilt Kennedy Center investigator, he studied communication and language and intervention in children with language delays. In this episode, Yoder discusses what he learned over the course of his career about young children and communication.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Paul Yoder, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education (Retired)
Interviewer: Catherine Bush
2020-05-2731 min
Vanderbilt TRIAD[VKC] Paul Yoder: A career in helping children learn to talkThe Promise of Discovery Episode 4: Paul Yoder: A career in helping children learn to talk
Paul Yoder, Ph.D., retired from Vanderbilt University in late 2019. A long-time Vanderbilt Kennedy Center investigator, he studied communication and language and intervention in children with language delays. In this episode, Yoder discusses what he learned over the course of his career about young children and communication.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Paul Yoder, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education (Retired)
Interviewer: Catherine Bush
2020-05-2731 minVanderbilt TRIAD[VKC] Learning How Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Process Sensory InformationThe Promise of Discovery Episode 3: Learning how children with autism spectrum disorders process sensory information
A multidisciplinary, 5-year project focused on understanding how the brain integrates information coming in from multiple senses, and whether we can train multisensory integration abilities in children with autism.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researchers:
Mark Wallace, Ph.D., Louise B. McGavock Endowed Chair; Professor of Hearing & Speech Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Psychology; Dean, Vanderbilt University Graduate School
Tiffany Woynaroski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Hearing & Speech Sciences
Carissa Cascio, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Interviewer: Jacob Feldman, Hearing and Speech Sciences Graduate...
2020-05-0600 min
Vanderbilt TRIAD[VKC] Language Growth In Young Children With DisabilitiesThe Promise of Discovery Episode 2: Language growth in in young children with disabilities
The Vanderbilt KidTalk project facilitates studies focused on language learning in young children with disabilities. Interventions typically focus on teaching partners (parents, siblings, peers, etc.) to support language development in children who have language delays.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Ann Kaiser, Ph.D., Susan Gray Chair in Education and Human Development; Professor of Special Education and Psychology
Interviewer: Elise McMillan, J.D., Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
2020-05-0629 min
Vanderbilt TRIAD[VKC] Language Growth In Young Children With DisabilitiesThe Promise of Discovery Episode 2: Language growth in in young children with disabilities
The Vanderbilt KidTalk project facilitates studies focused on language learning in young children with disabilities. Interventions typically focus on teaching partners (parents, siblings, peers, etc.) to support language development in children who have language delays.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Ann Kaiser, Ph.D., Susan Gray Chair in Education and Human Development; Professor of Special Education and Psychology
Interviewer: Elise McMillan, J.D., Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
2020-05-0629 minVanderbilt TRIAD[VKC] Understanding critical issues in Down syndromeThe Promise of Discovery Episode 1:
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers are using electronic medical record information and biological samples to better understand how Down syndrome is related to a variety of disorders and conditions.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Researcher: Jeffrey Neul, M.D., Ph.D., Annette Schaffer Eskind Chair and Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center; Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, Pharmacology, and Special Education
Interviewer: Elise McMillan, J.D., Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
2020-05-0600 min