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The Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 11 Outro Episode: Teaching Activities in Leadership SpacesIn this episode of The Leadership Educator Podcast, Dan and Lauren wrap up Season 11 by reflecting on the innovative tools and themes explored throughout the series. They explore how reflection, healthy competition, storytelling, gamification, and online simulations are transforming leadership education. Guests from the season share insights on designing meaningful learning experiences, using digital tools with purpose, and creating emotionally resonant leadership development environments. The conversation offers practical strategies and key reflections for leadership educators and practitioners seeking to level up their impact.
2025-05-1328 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastWhat to Expect When Attending the 2025 ILA Leadership Education Academy with Drs. Corey Seemiller and Nathan EvaIn this episode, Dan and Lauren go behind the scenes of the 2025 International Leadership Association’s Leadership Education Academy with co-founder and co-chair Dr. Corey Seemiller and co-chair Dr. Nathan Eva. They talk about what’s new in the evolving curriculum, the energy and fun that make the experience unforgettable, and how LEA continues to foster a strong, inclusive community of leadership educators.
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From a Diner to the Academy with Dr. Corey Seemiller
What to Expect When Attending the 2022 Leadership Education Academy with Dr. Kerry Priest and Rian S...
2025-05-0637 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastTeaching Leadership in Real Time: Inside the Interactive Skills Lab with Gary LloydIn this episode, hosts Dan and Lauren speak with Gary Lloyd, founder of The Leadership Skills Lab and author of Gardeners Not Mechanics: How to Cultivate Change at Work. With decades of experience leading change in financial markets and banking, Gary shares how his interactive, web-based platform leverages coaching, role play, and AI to support leadership growth. He challenges traditional approaches to change management, advocating for adaptive, organic leadership development. Gary also reflects on his recent keynote conversation at the ILA’s AI in Leadership Summit, offering insights into the evolving role of AI in leader learning and performance.
2025-04-2247 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #184: Advancing Student Leadership Through Intentional Training and FacilitationIn this episode, Dan and Lauren speak with the co-editors of New Directions for Student Leadership #184, Drs. Jonathan R. Kroll, Cameron C. Beatty, and Amber Manning-Ouellette. They explore Facilitating Leadership Development in Training Contexts, released in Winter 2024. This special issue centers on student leadership training and emphasizes the need for leadership educators to both understand the theories, history, and complexities of the field and to model healthy leadership habits that help individuals thrive and organizations flourish. The editors share their collaborative process and underscore the importance of self-reflective practice, authentic identity development, and the creation of belonging in leadership sp...
2025-04-1538 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastThe Role of Competition in Leadership Education with Drs. Lisa Kuron & Kris GerhardtIn this episode of The Leadership Educator Podcast, hosts Dan and Lauren connect with Drs. Lisa Kuron and Kris Gerhardt from Wilfrid Laurier University, where they teach in the Leadership Program within the Department of Human & Social Sciences. Active in ILA, ALE, and MOBTS, both are closely involved with the Collegiate Leadership Competition (CLC), a global initiative that turns leadership into a high-impact, team-based learning experience. Lisa and Kris share how they use competition and team building in their leadership courses, offering evidence-based strategies and real-world examples to support student growth and engagement.
2025-04-0139 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastThe Power of Team Building and Team Becoming in Leadership Education with Lacey Grey Hunter & Lori ThroupeIn this episode of The Leadership Educator Podcast, hosts Dan and Lauren sit down with Dr. Lacey Grey Hunter and Lori Throupe from Christopher Newport University. Lacey serves as Director of the President’s Leadership Program and adjunct faculty, while Lori is the Faculty Director of Academic Success and a leadership faculty member. Together, they explore the concepts of team building and team becoming as powerful strategies in leadership education. They discuss evidence-based practices, the role of followership, and how feedback supports the development of strong, collaborative teams across curricular and co-curricular settings.
2025-03-2544 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #183: Applying the Leadership Learning Framework in PracticeIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss the latest issue of New Directions for Student Leadership with special issue co-editors Drs. Brittany Devies and Ana C. Maia. They explore NDSL #183: Applying the Leadership Learning Framework in Practice, released in Fall 2024. Brittany and Ana share insights on how the Leadership Learning Framework can be applied to enhance student leadership development, improve organizational effectiveness, and create more intentional learning experiences.
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The Role of Leadership Educators: Transforming Learning book
New Directions for Student Leadership: Volume 2024, Issue 183 -- Appl...
2025-03-1842 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastThe Power of Storytelling in Leadership Education with Dr. Shannon Cleverley-ThompsonIn this episode of The Leadership Educator Podcast, hosts Dan and Lauren sit down with Dr. Shannon Cleverley-Thompson, President of Cleverly Consulting and Dissertation-in-Practice Chair at Creighton University. With over 15 years of experience teaching in executive leadership programs, Shannon shares how storytelling can be a transformative tool in leadership education. She dives into evidence-based practices, real-world applications, and practical strategies that educators and leaders can use to enhance engagement and impact.
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•The Storytelling Leader by David Hutchins - The Storytelling Leader & Free Resources - The Storytelling Leader
•The Story Factor: Secrets Of Influence From Th...
2025-03-1145 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastFrom Parenting to Pipe Cleaners: Dr. Paige Haber-Curran on Creative Leadership ActivitiesIn this episode of The Leadership Educator, hosts Dan and Lauren talk with Dr. Paige Haber-Curran about creating engaging teaching activities for leadership education. Drawing from her experiences as both an educator and a parent, she reveals how inspiration for innovative classroom techniques can emerge from everyday life. Dr. Haber-Curran shares insights into the origins of the Great Ideas Teach & Share session at the International Leadership Association (ILA) conference and offers practical strategies for designing activities that motivate and inspire students.
2025-03-0445 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastThinking as Reflection in Leadership EducationIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss integrating reflection into leadership classes and programs with Dr. Jillian Volpe White. Jillian shares things to consider when adding reflection to your teaching and workshop plans. All share ways they have used it in the classroom or trainings.
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Journal Keeping: Journal Keeping: How to Use Reflective Writing for Learning, Teaching, Professional Insight, and Positive Change
Leadership development and reflection: what is the connection?
Thinking to Transform: Reflection in Leadership Learning
Thinking to Transform Companion Manual: Facilitating Reflection in Leadership Learning
2025-02-2532 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastAdding Gaming to Leadership LearningIn this episode, Dan and Lauren speak with Dr. Joe Lasley, an educator and scholar who integrates gaming into leadership courses and training. Together, they discuss their experiences incorporating games into classrooms and workshops. Joe also shares valuable resources for those looking to get started.
2025-02-1835 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastIncorporating Improv Into Leadership Education with Corey Seemiller & Jess HillIn this episode, Dan speaks with Drs. Corey Seemiller and Jessica Hill about adding improv exercises to leadership courses and workshops. Resources mentioned include:
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Professors at Play: https://professorsatplay.org/
Yes, and Higher Education Network: https://eastsideinstitute.org/yes-and-higher-education-network/
Applied Improvisation Network: https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/
Tucson Improv Movement: https://www.tucsonimprov.com/
The “Yes, and” book on Jess's desk was this one: Leonard, K. & Yorton, T. (2015). Yes, and: How improvisation reverses “no, but” thinking and improves creativity and collaboration. Harper Business (it’s from the folks that run the Second City training program).
2025-02-1140 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 11 Intro: Teaching Activities in Leadership SpacesIn this episode, Dan and Lauren preview the theme for this season, focusing on teaching activities within leadership classrooms and programs. They begin with a few professional updates before exploring the topics that will be discussed throughout the season. Other updates mentioned in this episode include:
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Journal of Leadership Studies Special Symposia on AI & Leadership Call for Proposals
Association of Leadership Educators 2025 Conference Call for Proposals
International Leadership Association 2025 Global Conference Call for Proposals
2025-02-0421 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside the Classroom: Season FinaleIn the final episode of season 10, Dan and Lauren reflect on their experiences from the season. They revisit conversations with faculty members about their innovative courses and explore the diverse approaches to teaching leadership. The duo shares key takeaways and lessons learned from various episodes, discussing classroom strategies and the challenges faced by educators.
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Followership Episode - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-28v6r-175d0c4
Creativity and Innovation Episode - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-dp9jy-17143f3
Athletics, Coaching and Leadership Episode - https://www...
2025-01-0321 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside the Classroom: Followership CoursesIn this episode, Dan and Lauren dive into a masterclass on teaching followership with Drs. Mark Rennaker and Mike Linville from Indiana Wesleyan University's Division of Leadership & Followership Studies. They explore how followership education enhances leadership development, sharing insights from their undergraduate and graduate courses. The conversation delves into assignments, like charting leadership systems, and impactful readings, such as works by Kellerman and Chaleff, to help students reframe their understanding of roles, responsibilities, and hierarchies. Mark and Mike also discuss how personal beliefs and societal factors shape their teaching, providing leadership educators with tools to foster meaningful discussions and st...
2024-12-1050 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside the Classroom: Teaching Civility and Constructive Debate in LeadershipIn this episode, Dan and Lauren dive into a conversation with Dr. Donnette Noble and Jesse New about their approach to teaching a civic leadership course. They discuss how leadership educators can foster civility and constructive debate in a polarized society by integrating critical thinking assignments, impactful texts, and reflective learning. All share practical strategies to help create meaningful classroom discussions and inspire students to engage with challenging topics.
2024-12-0352 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside the Classroom: The Inclusive OrganizationJoin Lauren and Dan as they delve into The Inclusive Organization with Dr. Kimberly Walker, a leader in DEI education. Learn about the course's unique structure, which blends practical assignments like action plans with DEI history and culture explorations. Dr. Walker discusses how she empowers students—ranging from explorers to seasoned leaders—to push boundaries and drive organizational change. Tune in for actionable advice on fostering respect, engagement, and critical thinking in leadership education.
2024-11-1944 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside the Classroom: Sparking Leadership through Creative TeachingIn this episode, Lauren and Dan welcome Dr. Tony Middlebrooks, Clinical Full Professor of Leadership at the University of Florida, and Matthew Creasy, Associate Director of Leadership Development at the University of Delaware. Together, they explore their experiences teaching LEAD 300: Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation. Listeners will hear insights on how creativity and leadership intersect in the classroom, focusing on engaging students through hands-on activities and fostering an innovative mindset. The conversation delves into how students can overcome self-imposed limits on creativity and how leadership educators can inspire students to think divergently, innovate, and address complex challenges. Tony and Matt als...
2024-10-2953 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastBuilding Healthy Cultures: How StopHazing Uses Group Dynamics for Hazing PreventionIn this episode, Dan and Lauren explore the critical topic of hazing prevention with experts from StopHazing, Jennifer Desmond, and Dr. Elizabeth Allan. They discuss the "10 Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Groups" workshop, designed to help leaders and educators foster safer, more positive group environments. Jenny and Elizabeth explain key concepts like defining hazing, recognizing behaviors along the Spectrum of Hazing™, and identifying the signs of healthy and unhealthy groups. They also explore how unhealthy group dynamics and hazing are interconnected and the broader impact on individuals and communities. Through interactive scenarios and group discussions, they share strategies to crea...
2024-10-2250 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #181: Intentional Emergence: Addressing 21st Century Learner NeedsIn this episode, Lauren and Dan discuss the most recent issue of New Directions for Student Leadership with special issue co-editors Drs. Linnette Werner and John Weng. They discuss the issue released in Spring 2024, titled "NDSL #181: Intentional Emergence: Addressing 21st Century Learner Needs."
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Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Intentional Emergence: Addressing 21st Century Learner Needs: New Directions for Student Leadership: Vol 2024, No 181
NDSL #172: Leadership Education through Complex Transitions (Part I) with Dr. Darren Pierre and John Weng
Leadership Can Be Taught, by Sharon Daloz Parks
2024-10-1547 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside Leadership Classrooms: Athletic Coaching with Dr. Ron SiersIn this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Ron Siers from Salisbury University. He shares his approach to blending leadership principles with sports performance theories in his Athletic Coaching course. Ron offers valuable resources for developing leadership-focused courses, noting that "Good teaching is good coaching." His work grew from his observations of leadership in sports and his desire to teach coaches good practices. Ron emphasizes the importance of teamwork and developing exemplary teammates. A national championship-winning associate head baseball coach, Ron also leads programs at Ascendant Global Leadership.
2024-10-0851 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside Leadership Classrooms: Immersing Students in Global Leadership Conferences and Scholarly CommunitiesIn this episode, Lauren and Dan speak with Dr. Cheryl Getz from the University of San Diego about her course that prepares students for the International Leadership Association Global conferences. Getz explains how the course immerses graduate students, and occasionally undergraduate students, in a professional leadership association experience. She balances rotating assigned readings based on the conference's annual theme and highlights speakers with student-chosen resources related to their interests. This approach helps students engage meaningfully with leadership content that matters to them in pursuit of finding their scholarly voice. The episode offers inspiration for incorporating real-world experiences into leadership...
2024-10-0147 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside Leadership Classrooms: Teaching Leadership through the Lens of the 2024 ElectionsIn this episode, Lauren interviews Dan about his approach to teaching a "Leadership and the 2024 Elections" course. The course delves into leadership and organizational theory and how these concepts intersect with U.S. politics. Students critically evaluate political campaigns and respond in real time to speeches, debates, and breaking news. Dan remains neutral, using intentional questions and resources to encourage thoughtful discussion. He creates a safe space for students to explore how leadership styles shape their political behavior.
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Tom Wren's The Leader's Companion
Stephen Medvic's Campaigns & Elections
TED Talks:
Do...
2024-09-2442 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInside Leadership Classrooms: Leading Diverse Teams with Dr. Lauren BullockIn this episode, Dan interviews Lauren about her graduate leadership course, Leading Diverse Teams. As part of the season's focus on individual leadership courses, they explore how Lauren structures her course, starting with diversity frameworks on the first day to set a strong foundation for inclusive leadership. She emphasizes the balance between scholarship and practical application throughout the course, helping students connect theory with real-world leadership practices. This conversation highlights Lauren's approach to creating a thoughtful, engaging learning environment that integrates DEI principles from the start.
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2024-09-1745 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastTeaching During Turbulent Times: Exploring a Leadership Educator's Experience During COvid-19In this episode, Lauren takes on the role of interviewer and sits down with Dan to dive into his experiences teaching during the global health pandemic. Drawing from the questions in her dissertation, Lauren explores Dan's unique challenges in the digital classroom and the reflections that shaped his teaching approach during such an unprecedented time. Together, they offer fresh insights on adapting to new circumstances and lessons learned along the way.
2024-09-101h 07The Leadership Educator PodcastWelcome to Season 10: Teaching Leadership ClassesIn this episode, Dan and Lauren preview the 10th season of The Leadership Educator Podcast. The pair focus on how faculty members and course instructors teach leadership courses. They preview the season's theme by answering a few questions about their classes.
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2024-09-0332 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #180: Applying Theories and Models in Leadership Program and Curricular DesignIn this special summer episode, Dan and Lauren discuss the Winter 2023 New Directions for Student Leadership issue, "Applying Theories and Models in Leadership Program and Curricular Design," with co-editors Drs. Melissa Rocco and Darren Pierre.
2024-08-0838 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 9 Outro: Generative Learning for Leadership EducatorsIn the final episode of the ninth season, Dan and Lauren recap two semesters of episodes focused on how higher education faculty, administrators, faculty developers, leaders, and others are navigating life post-pandemic. Dan and Lauren share their key takeaways from the second part of the season. They also share their plans for the summer.
2024-05-1433 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastThe Road to Minneapolis: Dr. Kaley Klaus and the 2024 ALE ConferenceIn this episode, Dan and Lauren chat with Dr. Kaley Klaus, Assistant Professor of Leadership at Fort Hays State University. Klaus is currently the Vice President and 2024 Conference Chair for the Association of Leadership Educators. She explains her initial involvement at the 2015 ALE conference in Washington, D.C., and her subsequent rise to leadership within the organization. She highlights the significance of hosting this year’s conference in Minneapolis and details her responsibilities in leading the team that is organizing the professional event. Klaus provides insight into the logistics of organizing the conference, set to be held at The Grad...
2024-04-2336 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastFrom Virtual to Venue: Sustaining MOBTS Conferences Post-Pandemic with Dr. Kevin LoIn this episode, Dan and Lauren host Dr. Kevin Lo, Professor of Management at the University of San Francisco and President of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS). They explore Kevin’s journey to USF, his ascent to the MOBTS presidency, and his experiences spearheading the dynamic organization. The conference environment is welcoming and unique. Attendees of the MOBTS conferences enjoy living on campus, engaging directly with peers, and integrating social activities into their learning experience. The 51st Annual Conference of MOBTS will be hosted at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts, from June 11 to June 14, 2024. Future co...
2024-04-1649 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastCultivating Ethical Leadership: Insights and Information with Dr. Jennifer EuryIn this episode, Dan and Lauren welcome Dr. Jennifer Eury to the show. She opens with her journey from a student in the public relations program to teaching business ethics and management. She reflects on her role in shaping integrity initiatives, connecting alumni, and enhancing risk management at Penn State. The discussion delves into her research interests, particularly around ethical leadership and building communities of practice, offering listeners valuable insights into creating strong organizational cultures. Through her metaphor of "tending the garden," Dr. Eury illustrates the importance of nurturing and maintaining thriving communities in the field of leadership education. Th...
2024-04-0955 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #179: Teaching Sustainability in Leadership Education with Rian Satterwhite, Kate Sheridan, and Dr. Whitney McIntyre MillerIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss the latest issue of New Directions for Student Leadership with special issue co-editors Rian Satterwhite, Director of the Office of Service Learning & Leadership at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and teaching faculty at Claremont University, Kate Sheridan, Associate Director of Alumni and Employer Networks in the Center for Career Development at Duquesne University and Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller, associate professor of leadership studies in the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University. The trio recently edited NDSL issue #179, released in the Fall of 2023, and titled “Teaching Sustainability in Leadership Education.” The gr...
2024-04-0244 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastPlanning a Global Conference with Dr. Scott AllenIn this episode, Dan and Lauren invite Dr. Scott Allen to join them to discuss planning the 2024 ILA Global Conference in Chicago. Get insights into Dr. Allen's journey within the association, his evolving experiences as a conference attendee, and his fresh and innovative vision for this year's event.
2024-03-2639 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastOnline Teaching Essentials and Student-Centered Learning: Insights from Dr. Morris ThomasIn this episode, Dan and Lauren welcome Dr. Morris Thomas, Assistant Provost for Digital and Online Learning and Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at Howard University. He shares his perspective on teaching and learning during and through the pandemic, emphasizing the increased importance of faculty readiness for online teaching. The group explores the changes educators are facing, and where to find resources to address them. The conversation helps provide insights for leadership educators seeking to navigate the changing educational landscape.
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2024-03-1942 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastLeadership Pathways with Dr. Melissa Rocco: Bridging Student Affairs and AcademiaIn this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Melissa Rocco, Senior Lecturer of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. They delve into Rocco's transition from student affairs to a leadership faculty member, discussing the challenges and unique insights she gained from her diverse roles in consulting, academia, and professional associations. The episode highlights Rocco's contributions to leadership communities through her work with ILEC, ACPA, and NCLP, as well as the 2024 Leadership Educators Academy and Leadership Educators Institute.
2024-03-1248 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastClassroom Management and Faculty Wellness with Constanza BartholomaeIn this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Constanza Bartholomae, Associate Director of Teaching Support from Bryant University. Constanza shares her background in classroom management and faculty wellness. All discuss ways to engage with students post-pandemic and how faculty can cope with the changes occurring in the classroom.
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"Revising the stories we hold dear with Denise Hamilton" from WorkLife with Adam Grant
2024-03-0547 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastExploring Communities of Practice with Dr. Lisa EndersbyIn this episode, Dan and Lauren talk with Dr. Lisa Endersby, an educational developer at York University, who blends roles across faculty, student, administrator, and researcher, to enhance student engagement and learning. Her work focuses on bridging educational development with research on communities of practice, emphasizing the impact of her experiences on educational innovation and the development of professional identities through the journey from peripheral to full participation. Lisa discussed her dissertation which explores communities of practice and the importance of finding community for meaningful engagement. She advocates for the power of these communities in fostering professional growth and th...
2024-02-2751 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastBuilding Engaged Classrooms: Insights from Dr. Clare Forstie on Inclusive PracticesIn this episode, Dan and Lauren talk with Dr. Clare Forstie, an Education Program Specialist. She provides programming and consulting, with a particular interest in inclusive teaching principles and practices at the University of Minnesota. They discuss creating or joining faculty communities of practice, fostering engagement in the classroom, and balancing flexibility with structure in teaching spaces.
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Teaching to Transgress (to learn more about classes as communities)
All About Love (to learn more about connecting care with action for change)
CJ Pascoe's book: Nice Is Not Enough: Inequality and the Li...
2024-02-2052 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastTransforming Campus Dialogue: Riaz Patel on Meaningful DiscussionsIn this episode, Dan and Lauren host Riaz Patel, a two-time Emmy-nominated producer and director to discuss his work at Connect Effect. Patel explores the art of having conversations about controversial topics with civility—a vital skill for leadership students and participants to have. He provides insights into how his program is producing meaningful and life-changing discussions at college campuses across the U.S. This conversation from this episode offers a valuable perspective from someone actively shaping the conversation landscape within higher education.
2024-02-131h 01The Leadership Educator PodcastWelcome to Season Nine, Part TwoIn this episode, Dan and Lauren pick up following winter break. Both share their semester plans and then preview some of the topics to be discussed this Spring.
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Collegiate Leadership Competition
2024 International Leadership Association Global Conference
2024 ILA Leadership Education Academy
What to Expect When Attending the 2022 Leadership Education Academy with Dr. Kerry Priest and Rian Satterwhite
From a Diner to the Academy with Dr. Corey Seemiller
2024 Association of Leadership Educators Annual Conference
2024 Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Annual Co...
2024-02-0643 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastThe Season Pauses Here: Semester Wrap-Up and 2024 PreviewIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss what they have learned about generative leadership from this season's guests. Dan highlights discovering more about how ChatGPT can build leadership learning practices and how collaboration is essential to good research practices. Lauren expands on how Bert DeCoutre's comments about digitizing leadership sparked new ideas and experiences in her teaching practice. Both confirm the continuation of the generative leadership learning theme into the new year and preview future topics.
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International Leadership As...
2023-12-1929 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastExploring the Dynamics of Toxic Followership with Dr. Wendy EdmondsIn this episode, co-hosts Dan and Lauren discuss toxic followership with Dr. Wendy Edmonds. Wendy, a past ILA Followership Member Community Chair and current assistant professor at Bowie State, describes her experience collecting data and writing her dissertation on the Jonestown Massacre and how it led to a book on the topic. She provides strategies for addressing and preventing toxicity in the workplace.
2023-12-1254 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastAdapting Leadership Training in the AI Era: Insights from the Center for Creative Leadership’s Bert De CoutereIn this episode, co-hosts Dan and Lauren discuss generative leadership education with Bert De Coutere from the Center for Creative Leadership. They explore how the CCL has adapted its leadership training methods post-pandemic and in the AI era. Bert shares his curiosity about digitizing leadership training and development and provides insights on maintaining a generative approach in leadership development amidst evolving challenges.
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Using Mediated Dialogue for Meaningful Conversations with the CCL's Chuck Palus and Steadman Harrison
2023-12-0552 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastUsing Dialogue to Find Common Ground Amongst NCAA Leaders with Dr. Liz DargerIn this episode, Dan and Lauren sit down with Dr. Liz Darger, Senior Associate Athletic and Senior Woman Administrator at BYU Athletics and a member of the Leadership Team of the NCAA Common Ground initiative. They dive into the groundbreaking work Common Ground is doing to bridge gaps between LGBTQ+ and faith-based communities in college sports and higher education. Liz shares her own experiences leading and participating, and how it's shaped the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators that have participated.
2023-11-2852 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastReflecting with ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Dr. Sonia OspinaIn this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Sonia Ospina, one of the 2023 ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winners. The recently retired Ospina served as Professor of Public Management and Policy at New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and former Faculty Director of the Research Center for Leadership in Action (RCLA). She is a sociologist by training and an expert in participatory and qualitative research methods. Her interests in the participatory, inclusive, and collaborative dynamics of democratic governance have produced research on social change leadership, engaged scholarship, social innovation, public accountability, and public sector refo...
2023-11-1449 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastReflecting with ILA Legacy Award Winner, Dr. Bruce AvolioIn this episode, Dan and Lauren listen as Dr. Bruce Avolio shares his experience as one of this year's ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winners. Avolio is the Mark Pigott Chair in Business Strategic Leadership within the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. In the Foster School, he also serves as the Executive Director for the Center for Leadership & Strategic Thinking. He is recognized as being among the top 70 most highly cited researchers in the United States in Economics and Business and among the top 3,000 across all sciences around the globe (Thompson Reuters).
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2023-11-0757 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInternational Leadership Association Global Conference - Vancouver RecapIn this episode, Dan and Lauren recap their attendance at the ILA 25th Global Leadership Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from October 12-15, 2023. Both discuss meeting new people, attending sessions on research, AI and generativity, and future conversations for the podcast.
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ILA Great Ideas from the Annual Teach and Share Forum
Leaders Assemble! Leadership and Mentorship in the Marvel Comic Universe with Drs. Gordon Schmidt and Sy Islam
2023-10-3130 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastEthical Uses of ChatGPT in Leadership Classes and ProgramsIn this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Dr. Joey Crawford, Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Tasmania and Editor of the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. Joey explains the findings from his recent co-authored piece titled, “Leadership Is Needed for Ethical CHATGPT: Character, Assessment, and Learning Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Learning Using Artificial Intelligence (AI).”
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What Leadership Educators Can Learn From Teaching Statistics with David Franklin
"It is not magic, it's pedagogy." from Lee Shulman's article "Pedagogies" (Shulman, 2005, p. 25)
2023-10-2452 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastMapping Out Your Leadership Education Courses With Innovative Teaching StrategiesIn this episode, Dan and Lauren speak with Dr. Libby Bischoff, a Professor of History, the recently adorned University Historian, and the Executive Director of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education at the University of Southern Maine. Dr. Bischoff focuses on innovative teaching approaches following the pandemic era. Additionally, she shares how she incorporated integrating generative writing, AI, and imaging tools into her courses, and that reflection is increasing in value in classrooms.
2023-10-1752 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastWhat Should Faculty and Staff Know About the Future of Higher Education and Leadership Education, Training and Development?In this episode, Dan and Lauren talk with Dr. Ralph Gigliotti, Assistant Vice President for Organizational Leadership in the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rutgers University. Ralph, a leading researcher in crisis leadership in higher education, updates us on where we are now and how we can use leadership theories and frameworks for making decisions for your classes and programs.
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ILA Interface Newsletter PAUSE for Pedagogy Column: Crisis Leadership Education and Exploration
What Academic Leaders Can Do to Navigate Crisi...
2023-10-0642 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 9 Intro: Generative Learning for Leadership EducatorsIn the first episode of the ninth season, Dan and Lauren explain this season's theme: "Generative Learning for Leadership Education". With all of the changes happening in higher education and society, the pair will explore how leadership educators focus on cultivating generative thinking and behaviors in leaders. The hosts, alongside other leadership educators and scholars, will discuss topics such as integrating artificial intelligence into leadership teaching, navigating complex ethical challenges, understanding new social phenomena, teaching during disruptions and adaptive challenges, and other emerging trends and issues affecting leaders in this space. This season's broad question is - how are le...
2023-10-0339 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #178 - Deepening Leadership Identity Development with Dr. Julie OwenIn this final installment before Season 9 kicks off, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Julie E. Owen, an Associate Professor of Leadership Studies in the School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University. The conversation sheds light on Julie's leadership in the reevaluation of the Leadership Identity Development (LID) model, tracing back to her contributions as a member of the team overseen by Dr. Susan Komives. Julie discusses the subsequent research stemming from the initial efforts and outlines her aspirations for future investigations pertaining to the model.
You can check out "Deepening Leadership Identity Development" in Vo...
2023-09-1947 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastEthical Leadership: Understanding Ethical Failures and Researching Consequences for Practice - Priority #8 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020–2025In this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Dr. Gail Latta, Professor and Inaugural Program Director of the Leadership Studies Doctoral Program in the College of Professional Sciences at Xavier University. She shares her experience working on the priority area of ethical leadership for the National Leadership Education Research Agenda. The authors in this Priority argue for increased scholarship and new methodologies and the inclusion of followership in future research and practice.
Latta is the lead author for Priority #8 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda.
This episode is part of a series of conversations wit...
2023-07-1141 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastEmergent Methodologies: New Approaches for Integrating Theory and Practice: Priority #9 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020–2025In this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Thomas Yannuzzi and Dr. Deborah Smith. This chapter serves as a call to action for reimagining the field and bringing about meaningful advancements in leadership education. Both discuss how the writing group collaborated for this priority, and how it informs future research.
Yannuzzi is the lead author and Smith is part of the writing team for Priority #9 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda.
This episode is part of a series of conversations with the lead authors of the nine priorities of the National Leadership Educat...
2023-06-2743 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastInterdisciplinary Leadership: Collectively Driving the Field Forward - Priority #7 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025In this episode, Dr. Douglas Lindsay, the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Character and Leader Development and a professor and consultant, join Dan and Lauren to discuss the planning and writing of the interdisciplinary nature of leadership education.
Diverse knowledge, methodologies, and growth strategies beyond specific fields enrich leadership. To address the challenge, Lindsay and priority co-author, Dr. Katherine Friesen, identified the importance of understanding the current state of leadership education, including educator preparation, comprehension of encountered issues, and implementing a systematic approach using new methodologies, evidence, and diverse viewpoints that recognize the interdisciplinary approaches available for ad...
2023-06-2741 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastCentering Dialogic and Digital Approaches in Leadership Education Pedagogy: Priority #6 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025In this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Dr. Graziella McCarron, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies in the School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University, and Dr. Grant Jackson, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling at Texas Tech University.
Graziella and Grant walk us through their group writing experience for Priority No. 6 of the NLERA. The pair share parts of the conversations around centering dialogic and digital approaches in leadership education scholarship. The priority focuses on how technology is increasingly necessary when teaching leadership and supports the need for new methodologies and approaches to collecting data...
2023-06-2042 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastContextualizing Our Leadership Education Approach to Complex Problem Solving: Priority #5 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025In this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Rian Satterwhite, Director for Service Learning and Leadership at UNLV, and Teaching Faculty at Claremont Lincoln University and Dr. Carolyn Cunningham, Chair and Professor of Communication and Leadership at Gonzaga University. Rian and Carolyn explain the writing team’s process and vision for proposing and crafting the priority that focuses on complex problem-solving. The group proposed addressing the challenges around the increased complexity of solving problems and how new methods in advocacy and activism, big data and visualization, and new materialism are needed. The priority poses a path forward for centering sustain...
2023-06-1336 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastA Critical Look at Leadership Educator Preparation: Priority #4 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025In this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Dr. Darren Pierre, Lecturer in the Office of Global Engineering Leadership in the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland and Dr. Kerry Priest, Professor in the Staley School of Leadership and Program Director for Leadership Communication at Kansas State University. The group identified research areas centered on developing leadership educators. They built on prior work done on the professional practice of leadership education.
The article presents thought-provoking questions and ideas for innovative research methods. The authors envision a future where leadership facilitators are well...
2023-06-0646 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastUnderstanding the Leadership Learner: Priority #3 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025In this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Dr. Barry Boyd, Associate Professor of Agricultural Leadership Education and Communication at Texas A&M University, and Dr. Amy Forbes, Director of Strategic Custom Live Programs at Cornell University. They led the writing team for Priority #3 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda: "Understanding the Leadership Learner".
During the conversation, Barry and Forbes explain how the priority filled a gap in the literature calling for an increase in socially just and critically oriented perspectives in leadership education. He highlighted how working together, respectfully and professionally, as a writing team pro...
2023-05-3034 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastEvolution and Revolution: Social Justice and Critical Theory in Leadership Education Research - Priority #2 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025In this episode, Dan and Lauren speak with Dr. V. Chunoo, outgoing Assistant Professor of Organizational and Community Leadership at the University of Illinois and Associate Editor of New Directions for Student Leadership.
During the conversation, Chunoo explains how the priority filled a gap in the literature calling for an increase in socially just and critically oriented perspectives in leadership education. He highlighted how working together, respectfully and professionally, as a writing team produced a clear and detailed call for future research. The priority calls for rigorous and uplifting research and for researchers to engage in either evo...
2023-05-2340 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastA Call for Centering Social Identities: Priority #1 of the National Leadership Education Research AgendaIn this episode, Dan and Lauren speak with Dr. Cameron Beatty, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator in the Higher Education program and the Associate Director of the Leadership Learning Research Center at Florida State University.
During the conversation, Dr. Beatty shares how the group came together to support the call for leadership education to emphasize inclusion, identity, social justice, and equity. The co-authors of Priority #1 of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda (NLERA) state, "we must move beyond theorizing about individual student differences and do more to interrogate the systems and structures involved in the socialization of lea...
2023-05-1645 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastRevisiting the NLERA in 2023In this episode, Dan and Lauren revisit the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025 with Drs. Kristan Cilente Skendall and Tony Andenoro. They provide an update on its progress midway through the projected target date of 2025. Kristan and Tony highlight the progress of the research teams ahead of individual episodes featuring authors from each of the nine priorities.
2023-05-0945 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastMini-Season Intro Episode: National Leadership Education Research AgendaIn this episode, Lauren previews the upcoming summer mini-series on the National Leadership Education Research Agenda 2020-2025. Dan and Lauren spoke with research priority authors about their contributions to advancing the field. They asked how each priority started, what were some of the conversations among writing teams, and how they found a united scholarly voice. Episodes will be released weekly focused on each priority area.
Resources mentioned in this episode are linked below:
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Current research agenda -- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1935262x/2020/14/3
Original research agenda -- https://journalofleadershiped.org/jole_articles/the-national-leadership-education-research-agenda-strategic-priorities-and-deepened-perspectives/
2023-05-0205 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 8 Outro: Scholarship and Research in Leadership EducationIn this episode, Dan and Lauren close the season by highlighting themes from scholarship editors, peer reviewers, and authors. The guests that led publications focused on creating environments where researchers could contribute and support the publications' missions. Researchers commented on developing an aligned agenda and growing scholarship based on personal interests and institutional and leadership education community needs.
2023-04-2520 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastExploring the ILA Leadership Scholarship Member Community with Drs. Rich Whitney & Lori KniffinIn this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from ILA Leadership Scholarship Member Community Chair, Dr. Rich Whitney, and Past-Chair, Dr. Lori Kniffin. The global community leaders discuss the focus of the community and how members can contribute to the scholarship agenda within the association.
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NDSL #171 Special Issue: Advancing Racial Equity in Leadership Education: Centering Marginalized Institutional Contexts With Drs. Rich Whitney and Jasmine Collins
ILA Leadership Scholarship Member Community
ILA Doctoral Consortium
2023-04-1835 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #176 - Developing Leaders in Graduate and Professional Settings with Drs. Jennifer Moss Breen and Michael GleasonIn this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Drs. Jennifer Moss Breen and Michael Gleason following the Winter 2022 release of the New Directions for Student Leadership Issue #176 on Developing Leaders in Graduate and Professional Settings. The authors share how their personal and professional experiences informed the broader outline of the research and their learnings from the authors' chapters. All discuss the changing nature of graduate leadership education and how the special issue can inform those enrolled in or running master's- and doctoral-level curricula.
2023-04-0445 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastConducting Peer Reviews for Leadership Scholarship and Conference PresentationsIn this episode, Dan and Lauren provide insight into the peer review process for conference proposals and academic journals. Lauren explains her approach to reviewing conference submissions and Dan details the process of reviewing submissions for peer-reviewed journals.
2023-03-2834 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastIdentifying Your Researcher Identity and Community with Dr. Nathan EvaIn this episode, Dan and Lauren sit down with Dr. Nathan Eva, Associate Professor, Fulbright Scholar, and co-Director of Engagement for the Department of Management at the Monash University Business School, in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan shares strategies for researchers from post-doc to mid-career scholars, including identifying your researcher identity, crafting a meaningful research agenda, and identifying a community of scholars to co-author publications.
Some other things to mention from this episode include:
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Register for the International Leadership Association's Leadership Education Academy (LEA)
Check out Nathan's research productivity here
2023-03-2148 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNew Directions for Student Leadership with Editors Drs. Kathy Guthrie and V. ChunooIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss the creation and continuation of the New Directions for Student Leadership journal with Editor and Associate Editor, Drs. Kathy Guthrie and V. Chunoo. The group shares how the NDSL editorial team focuses on collaboration and creating a community of leadership educator scholars.
2023-03-1546 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastBuilding a Research Process and Agenda with Drs. Lindsay Hastings & Hannah SundermanIn this episode, Dan and Lauren speak with Drs. Lindsay Hastings and Hannah Sunderman. Lindsay and Hannah started working on research during Hannah's undergraduate career at the University of Nebraska, and have continued to explore leadership education through various partnerships. All discuss the process of creating a research agenda and choosing topics from research for presentation.
Some resources mentioned in this episode include:
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Graduate students and emerging scholars--the deadline to submit a proposal for ILA's Emerging Scholars Research Symposium is April 14th
Check out all of the Association of Leadership...
2023-03-0752 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastExploring the Management Teaching Review with Drs. Kerri Anne Crown & Gordon SchmidtIn this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Management Teaching Review Co-editors Dr. Kerri Anne Crown and Dr. Gordon Schmidt. First, Gordon and Kerri provide background on how they’ve continued to focus on providing evidence-based teaching strategies that can be applied to management courses and other disciplines. Next, they explain the variety of submission areas to ensure the journal covers a broad array of management education. Then, they highlight how they support scholars and reviewers from idea to submission. Finally, they add how they work together to create a community of scholars.
2023-02-2844 minThe Leadership Educator Podcast*100th Episode* Advancing the Scholarship and Practice of Leadership Education with Dr. Jackie Bruce, editor of the Journal of Leadership EducationThe Leadership Educator Podcast commemorates its 100th episode with a special conversation with Dr. Jackie Bruce, Editor of the Journal of Leadership Education. In this episode, the theme of relationship-building research emerges as Jackie, Dan, and Lauren share how they've connected with other scholars through the content of the publication. Jackie shares how mentors suggested she take on the leadership role after being inspired by scholarship since her time as a doctoral student.
2023-02-1441 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastEditing the Journal of Management Education with Drs. Jennifer Leigh & Melanie RobinsonIn this episode, Dan and Lauren talk with Dr. Jennifer S. A. Leigh and Dr. Melanie Robinson from the Journal of Management Education. The editors share their insights on the skills and experience needed to lead the collaborative journal editing process, how mentors tapped and helped them develop in their roles, and the community they are building through management scholarship.
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Articles that Melanie mentioned during the podcast:
Clapp-Smith, R., Hammond, M. M., Lester, G. V., & Palanski, M. (2019). Promoting Identity Development in Leadership Education: A Multidomain A...
2023-02-0742 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastLeading the Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship with Drs. Dave Rosch and Danielle DesawalIn this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from Drs. David Rosch, Editor-In-Chief, and Danielle Desawal, Associate Editor, from the Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship, about leadership education scholarship and resources in the journal. The group discusses everything from brainstorming topics for research to what constitutes a strong reviewer.
2023-01-3140 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #175: Research and Assessment Methods for Leadership Development in Practice with Drs. Dave Rosch and Lindsay HastingsIn this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by New Directions for Student Leadership special issue co-editors Dr. Lindsay J. Hastings, Clifton Professor of Mentoring Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Dr. David M. Rosch, Associate Professor of Agricultural Leadership at the University of Illinois. Hastings and Rosch recently edited NDSL issue #175, released in the Fall of 2022, and titled “Research and Assessment Methods for Leadership Development and Practice.” The group discusses measuring outcomes of leadership programs and contributing to the broader scholarship in leadership education.
2023-01-2440 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 8 Intro: Research and Scholarship in Leadership EducationDan and Lauren kick off Season 8 with a preview of their sessions with scholars, editors, and reviewers of leadership education research. They talk about the leadership research agenda, the process for writing and submitting a manuscript, and the opportunities and challenges with publishing. Editors share secrets to their publications, while scholars discuss how they collaborate with others to address leadership research priorities.
2023-01-1728 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 7 Outro: Mentoring in Leadership EducationIn the final episode of Season 7, Lauren and Dan recap their learnings from the semester. They share the expected and surprising responses from three months of discussion with those researching and experiencing mentoring and mentorship in leadership education.
2022-12-2025 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastThe Impact of Peer Mentoring on Peer Mentors with Kelsey Hirsch and Drs. Summer Odom and Lori MooreIn this episode, Kelsey Hirsch and Drs. Summer Odom and Lori Moore discuss their article “An Examination of the Impact of Peer Mentoring on First-Generation College Student Peer Mentors’ Development of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leaders” in the Journal of Leadership Education. The group examines the research, including some dialogue about the feedback from first-generation college student mentors.
2022-12-1331 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastConnecting Humility and Leadership with Dr. Matt SowcikIn this episode, Dr. Matt Sowcik joins the podcast to discuss the increasing need for humility in leadership. Together, we explore the complex relationship between leadership and humility and how leadership educators can enact the practice in teaching and programming. Check out Matt's book:----more----
The H-Factor: The Intersection Between Humility and Great Leadership
2022-12-0643 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastMentoring Ph.D. Students in Leadership Education with Dr. Jonathan OrsiniIn this episode, Dan and Lauren learn more about the research on mentoring in higher education, specifically with Ph.D. students in leadership development programs. Dr. Jonathan Orsini shares insights from his co-authored article with Dr. Natalie Coers titled, "Leaders and Scholars: How Faculty Mentoring Behavior Influences the Development of Leadership Self-Efficacy". During the episode, Jonathan highlights how being present and supportive contributes greatly to the competence and confidence of doctoral students during the dissertation process. Other resources mentioned in this episode include:----more----
-https://cimerproject.org
2022-11-2943 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastMentoring Leadership Educators with Dr. Jody ConwayIn this episode, Dan and Lauren hear stories from Dan's mentor Dr. Jody Conway, a former higher education professional and instructor, and current President of Full Circle Coaching of Tampa Bay. Jody discusses her mentors and philosophies for coaching graduate students and professionals. One of the secrets she shares in this episode is to recruit advisors who can see the potential in all students.
2022-11-1548 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastLeaders Assemble! Leadership and Mentorship in the Marvel Comic Universe with Drs. Gordon Schmidt and Sy IslamIn this episode, Dan and Lauren are joined by Drs. Gordon Schmidt and Sy Islam to discuss their recent publication, Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU. During the discussion, Gordon and Sy shared how the project started and the MCU movies they used to explore mentoring, leadership transitions, and other topics.
Some of the resources in this episode include:
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Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU
Emerald Publishing's "Exploring Effective Leadership Practices Through Popular Culture" series
Talent Metrics Consulting (and Blog!)
2022-11-0850 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastReflecting with ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Dr. Susan KomivesIn this episode, Dan and Lauren reflect on the 2022 International Leadership Association (ILA) Global Conference with Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dr. Susan Komives. She is one of four honorees this year as part of the ILA's Leadership Legacy Program, which honors individuals who have made a significant lifetime contribution to the field of leadership through their published works and influential support of leadership knowledge and practice. In addition, Susan shares her contributions to the ILA community, including her service on the board, past presentations, and personal and professional highlights from this year's conference.
2022-11-0146 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastReflecting with ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Dr. Barbara CrosbyIn this episode, Dan and Lauren reflect on the 2022 International Leadership Association (ILA) Global Conference with Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dr. Barbara Crosby. She is one of four honorees this year as part of the ILA’s Leadership Legacy Program which honors individuals who have made a significant lifetime contribution to the field of leadership through their published works and influential support of leadership knowledge and practice. Barbara shares her start in ILA, her work in the Public Leadership community, and the personal and professional highlights from this year's conference.
Some of the resources mentioned in this ep...
2022-10-2549 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #174: Gaming in Leadership with Drs. John Banter and John EganIn this episode, Dan converses with Drs. John Banter and John Egan about the most recent issue of New Directions for Student Leadership, "Games in Leadership Learning". The issue focuses on integrating games into leadership courses and programming. The special issue co-editors share the research behind the push for using games in leadership learning, including the high-risk, high-reward concept. Some of the resources shared in this episode include:
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What the Best Leadership Educators Do: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Study of Instructional and Assessment Strategy Use in Leadership Education in the Journal of Leadership Education
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2022-10-1840 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastMentoring Student Affairs Professionals with Dr. Wanda Lewis-CampbellIn this episode, Dan and Lauren meet with Lauren's mentor, Dr. Wanda Lewis-Campbell. Wanda shares her entrance into Student Affairs and the powerful impact Phyllis Marshall had on her becoming an empowered leader in higher education. The trio discusses advice for keeping students at the center of your work in college.
2022-10-1148 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastDrs. Kathy Allen and Bill SmedickIn this episode, Drs. Kathy Allen and Bill Smedick share how a chance meeting at NACA and a follow-up phone call started a nearly 40-year mentor-mentee relationship. Both discuss a deep appreciation for nature and evolution and how their shared values and passions contribute to the communities of practice in leadership education. Note: Bill Smedick appeared in episode #18 with Melanie Bullock. They shared NACA's mission and contribution to higher education.
2022-10-0447 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastCreating Strong Mentoring Relationships in Diverse Organizations with Drs. Audrey Murrell and Stacy Blake-BeardIn this episode, Dan and Lauren chat with Drs. Audrey Murrell and Stacy Blake-Beard, co-authors of Mentoring Diverse Leaders, as they share insights from their research on mentoring. Both emphasize the power of professional relationships in the workplace and how effective peer mentoring can be.
2022-09-2755 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastExploring Mentoring For Leadership Educators: A Conversation with Drs. Susan Komives and John DuganIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discover the genesis of the mentoring relationship between Drs. Susan R. Komives and John P. Dugan. Susan and John share details from their first meeting at the University of Maryland, College Park, and how they continue supporting each other's professional and personal lives. All discuss how serendipity plays a role in connecting with mentors and colleagues and the importance of care and love in building relationships.
2022-09-201h 01The Leadership Educator PodcastSeason 7 Intro: Mentoring in Leadership EducationWelcome to Season 7! In this episode, Dan and Lauren introduce the theme for the Fall 2022 season of the podcast. The focus will be on mentoring in leadership education. The topic is essential as higher education faculty, staff, administrators, and students need even more support during the disruptive times we've experienced. In the preview, Dan and Lauren share their current teaching schedule, research projects, and service opportunities.
Some of the events mentioned in this episode include:
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International Leadership Association 24th Annual Global Conference (Online Oct. 6-7, 2022, and In-person in Washington, D.C., Oct. 13-16, 2022)
2022...
2022-09-1328 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #173 Special Summer Episode: Student Leadership Development in Engineering with Drs. Meagan R. Kendall and Cindy RottmanIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss topics related to student leadership in engineering with New Directions for Student Leadership special issue co-editors Drs. Meagan R. Kendall and Cindy Rottmann. Meagan and Cindy share how this issue came to fruition and the critical need for more scholarship in engineering leadership studies. All discuss how the concepts in the articles can apply to engineering, STEM, and other areas of higher education.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
ASEE Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) LinkedIn Page
Journal of Leadership Studies symposium article "Infusing Leadership Education...
2022-08-0845 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastWhat to Expect When Attending the 2022 Leadership Education Academy with Dr. Kerry Priest and Rian SatterwhiteIn this episode, Dan and Lauren hear from ILA Leadership Education Academy co-chairs Dr. Kerry Priest and Rian Satterwhite. The group discusses the foundations of the program designed to improve teaching and programming for leadership educators. Lauren shares her experience as a participant last year; Kerry and Rian provide insight on the planning process; and Dan revisits the process of creating the program.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
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Register for LEA 2022 at https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/leadership-education-academy/
Exploring Research on Leadership Educators with Dr. Kerry Priest
From a...
2022-05-3142 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastWrapping Up Season SixIn this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss critical takeaways from teaching in higher education guests this season. Both share their experiences teaching during the Spring 2022 semester, where they fell short with this season, and a big project on the horizon. This is the last episode of the teaching in higher education season.
Click here to register for the 2022 ILA Leadership Education Academy!
2022-05-1741 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastIntegrating Your Leadership Learning Into Your Teaching PracticeIn this mini-episode, Lauren shares three ways she integrates new learning into her teaching practice. She outlines the benefits of discussing ideas with fellow educators and what her CliftonStrengths talent themes taught her about brainstorming.
2022-04-2013 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastTeaching Unprepared Students with Dr. Kathleen GabrielIn this episode, Dan and Lauren invite Dr. Kathleen Gabriel to share her work, helping others understand and develop high school and college students. During the discussion, Gabriel offers ideas for leadership educators seeking to connect and engage with students in the classroom. In addition, she explains the ideas and strategies she applied in teaching high school and college students. Check out her books here!
2022-04-1249 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastCreating Significant Learning Experiences with Dr. Dee FinkIn this episode, Dr. Dee Fink shares insight and strategies from his work creating significant learning experiences in higher education. Dan and Lauren share elements of his work that have helped them teach leadership education courses. Dr. Fink makes recommendations for building trust in classrooms and learning the situational factors that his students brought to the classroom.
Some resources mentioned in this episode include:
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International Leadership Association Advancement of Leadership Programs Task Force: General Principles for Leadership Programs 2021 Concept Paper
A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning from D...
2022-03-2946 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #172 Special Issue: Leadership Education through Complex Transitions (Part II) with Jessica Chung and Christie NavarroIn Part Two of a Two, Jessica Chung and Christie Navarro join Dan and Lauren for insight into leadership education during a complex time. Jessica and Christie discuss co-editing the special issue of New Directions for Student Leadership #172 using the Co-Inquiry process and their approaches to teaching and programming during multiple pandemics.
2022-03-2245 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastNDSL #172 Special Issue: Leadership Education through Complex Transitions (Part I) with Dr. Darren Pierre and John WengIn Part One of Two, Dr. Darren Pierre and John Weng join Dan and Lauren to explore the use of the co-Inquiry process in editing the Winter 2021 Issue #172 of New Directions for Student Leadership, "Leadership Education through Complex Transitions". Weng and Pierre highlight the personal and professional benefits of engaging in this process during a turbulent period in higher education.
2022-03-1538 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastTeaching Intentional Change through Developmental Experiences with Dr. Richard BoyatzisIn this episode, Dr. Richard Boyatzis, award-winning professor, researcher, and author shares his background in leadership education. He explains how his scientific background and love of music show up in his approach to teaching and learning and his research and teaching on social and emotional intelligence.
2022-03-0855 minThe Leadership Educator PodcastDiscussion, Followership, and Critical Thinking in Leadership Education with Stephen BrookfieldIn this episode, author, teacher, and consultant, Dr. Stephen Brookfield, provides his perspective on teaching and learning in higher education. He shares his most recent work, Becoming a White Antiracist, and his love for playing in a pop-punk rock-and-roll band. Some resources mentioned in this episode include:
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Stephen's band, The 99ers
The Highlander Folk School(now the Highlander Research & Education Center) in Tennessee
Stephen's Homepage
Class Participation Grading Rubric
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