The Leadership Educator Podcast

Continuing Conversations Amidst the Pandemic

The normal conversations we would have at conferences have changed with the introduction of virtual, and now hybrid, formats. Listen as Dr. Nyasha GuramatunhuCooper and Zachary Wooten discuss how their group continued meeting following a breakout room session at a conference last year. The group uses the space to connect but also process their experiences before heading into the classroom to teach.

Building Relationships with Colleagues and Councils with Dr. Michelle Cummings-Steele

Dr. Michelle Cummings-Steele's work as a leadership educator started long before she recognized it. Rooted in years of serving as a bridge between experience and learning, Dr. Cummings-Steele delves into her work connecting students with communities and how her leadership education research co-inquiry group has helped her grow during the pandemic.

What Does Deep Learning Look Like in Leadership Education with Dr. Jon Wergin

Author and professor Dr. Jon Wergin joins the podcast to share wisdom from his 50+ years in higher education, leadership education, and consulting.  What does deep, transformative, and adaptive learning look like in leadership?  How do we facilitate better dialogue, critical reflection, and unlearning?  We chat about this, Dr. Wergin's latest book, Deep Learning in a Disorienting World, and more.

How the Tango Can Teach Us to Be Better Followers

"Movement carries cultural meaning and power" according to Sharna Fabiano world-renowned tango instructor, life coach, and author of the recently released book, Lead and Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork. Listen to this episode as Dan and Lauren discuss using art to increase your awareness and understanding of followership. Other resources mentioned in this episode include:

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What Leadership Educators Can Learn From Teaching Statistics with David Franklin

Author David Franklin joins Dan and Lauren following the release of his book, Invisible Learning. During the conversation, David shares the journey of connecting leadership pedagogy to a popular Harvard statistics course.

 

From a Diner to the Academy with Dr. Corey Seemiller

With the Leadership Education Academy scheduled for August 2021, Dr. Corey Seemiller explains how the ILA Leadership Education Academy grew from a conversation with Dan at a diner on Ohio State University's campus into one of the most popular professional development immersion programs for leadership educators. Additionally, Dr. Seemiller explains how she researches, writes, and uses data for two timely research agendas - generations in higher education and student leadership competencies. 

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Evidence-based Practices in Leadership Education with Drs. Krista Soria and Matthew Johnson

On the heels of publishing their New Directions for Student Leadership issue on Evidence‐Based Practices to Strengthen Leadership Development, Drs. Krista Soria and Matthew Johnson join Dan and Lauren to share their experience. The duo discusses their invitation into the project, working with researchers to edit the issue, and their hopes and dreams for how the text will be used by leadership educators.  

Effective Virtual Meetings with Dr. Betty Johnson

In this episode, Dr. Betty Johnson joins Dan and Lauren to talk about her dissertation on effective virtual meetings. She explains her path to becoming a leadership educator and her recent study into our experiences in workplace meetings since March 2020. 

Increasing the Number of Followership Educators with Drs. Marc Hurwitz and Rachael Thompson

In this episode, Drs. Marc Hurwitz and Rachael Thompson highlight the robust research from their collaboration on followership in their special issue of New Directions for Student Leadership. Additionally, they share a few quick activities leadership educators can do in their classes or programs to inspire students to learn about and appreciate followership.

Study & Life Abroad with Leadership Studies Graduate Student Seth Diemond

After living in Tanzania for nearly a decade, University of Southern Maine Leadership Studies graduate student and School for International Training (SIT) Custom Programs Manager Seth Diemond joins Dan and Lauren to talk about living and working abroad as a leadership educator. The episode highlights examples of connecting purpose, passion, and projects and strategies for immersing oneself in different cultures. 

The Latest NLERA with Drs. Tony Andenoro and Kristan Cilente Skendall

In this episode, Dan and Lauren talk with Dr. Tony Andenoro and Dr. Kristan Cilente Skendall and about leading the publication of the National Leadership Education Research Agenda (NLERA). The editors discuss working with teams of researchers from all parts of the world to create a collaborative and inclusive vision for leadership education. They talk about the value of this work and the lessons learned from the process.

Qualitative Research on Black Women Leaders with Dr. Becka Shetty

In this episode, Dan and Lauren talk with Dr. Becka Shetty about her educational journey with leadership education, leading up to her current role infusing leadership education into student organizations. Dr. Shetty's research areas highlight leadership identity and marginalized voices in leadership education.  

Some of the resources in this episode include:

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Service Learning in a Pandemic with Dr. Tara Coste

In this episode, Dan and Lauren chat with Dr. Tara Grey Coste about her work combining public service and leadership education. Dr. Coste shares how she teaches her students at the University of Southern Maine about the importance of public service and leadership education with projects like Random Acts, the GISH, the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt, and the Montagu Project in South Africa.

Teaching Leadership Educator Courses with Dr. Kathy Guthrie

In this episode, Dan and Lauren sit down with FSU Professor Kathy Guthrie to discuss graduate-level leadership educator preparatory courses, research initiatives at FSU's Leadership Learning Research Center, and some of the upcoming issues of New Directions for Student Leadership.  Other resources mentioned in this episode include:

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Season 4 Intro - Innovations and Initiatives Amidst Uncertainty

Dan and Lauren return for the fourth season of The Leadership Educator Podcast.  Listen in as we share our thoughts on leadership education in 2021.  Some of the resources and events discussed in this episode include:

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What Presenters and Attendees Should Expect at a Virtual Conference

In this final episode of Season 3, Dan and Lauren comment on their experiences attending and presenting at virtual leadership conferences in 2020.

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Digital Leadership in Higher Education in Dr. Josie Ahlquist

In this episode, Dan and Lauren join Dr. Josie Ahlquist for an engaging discussion on connecting leadership to technology. Josie explores some of the advice and stories in her book and clarifies how leadership educators can be purposeful in a digitally connected world. Some resources noted in this show include:

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Integrating Technology into Group and Teamwork

In this episode, Dan and Lauren share strategies for matching team processes to available technology and discuss the "Virtual Table," a framework for online teamwork, collaboration, and communication.  Resources shared in this episode include:

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Using Mediated Dialogue for Meaningful Conversations with the CCL's Chuck Palus and Steadman Harrison

In this episode, Dr. Chuck Palus and Steadman Harrison from the Center for Creative Leadership share stories of using mediated dialogue to facilitate meaningful conversations amongst leaders and followers across the world.  Some resources shared in this episode include:

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How Leadership Educators Can Partner with College Athletics Departments

In this episode, NCAA Director of Leadership Development DeeDee Merritt explains what current leadership programs are doing for student-athletes and how leadership educators can partner to support sports programs on campus.