The Leadership Educator Podcast

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.  

Integrating the 2020 Elections Into Leadership Education

In this episode, Dan shares some strategies for integrating topics related to the 2020 elections into leadership education programs, highlighting a summer "Leadership and the 2020 Elections" course he taught this summer.  Some resources from the episode include:

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Advocacy and Inclusion in Digital Spaces with Dr. Virginia Byrne

In this episode, Dr. Virginia Byrne highlights issues of equity and inclusion in virtual spaces. She explains how teachers can make meaning and create "teacher presence" in asynchronous and synchronous courses.  Some of the resources Virginia shared include:

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Finding and Facilitating Activities in Virtual Spaces

In this episode, Dan and Lauren provide techniques and resources for integrating leadership activities in your online courses.  Some of the resources we noted in this episode include:

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What Academic Leaders Can Do to Navigate Crisis with Dr. Ralph Gigliotti

In this episode, Dr. Ralph Gigliotti explains the history of crisis in higher education, what has changed since the end of the 2019-2020 school year, and what colleges and universities can expect heading into the new academic year. 

Ralph recently shared a reflection on crisis with the International Leadership Association community that you can read here.  Additionally, click the links to view Ralph's webinar as well as the PAUSE for Pedagogy article and supplemental video interview we mention in the episode.  Finally, check out Ralph's book Crisis Leadership in Higher Education.

Women and Leadership Development with Dr. Julie Owen

On the heels of leading a collaborative diverse effort to provide current leadership research through the lens of gender, Dan and Lauren chat with Dr. Julie Owen, professor, researcher and author of “We Are the Leaders We’ve Been Waiting For: Women and Leadership Development in College”.

Season 3 Intro - Heading into the Fall Surrounded by Uncertainty

In this episode, Dan and Lauren preview season three which focuses on sharing resources for leadership educators returning to campus amidst a heightened level of uncertainty. The duo discusses themes from interviews with season three guests including making decisions on effective program delivery, understanding various audiences including women leaders and student-athletes, and activism on campus. 

History and Leadership with ACPA’s Vernon Wall

In this episode, ACPA President Vernon Wall shares the value of the association for leadership educators. The SJTI co-founder discusses his groundbreaking experiences in the organization and the opportunities for members in the inclusive community.  *Please note that this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak.

Early Transition in the Midst of Crisis with UW-Seattle's Fran Lo and Sean Ferris

In this episode, Dr. Fran Lo and Sean Ferris from the University of Washington-Seattle, one of the first U.S. higher education institutions to suspend in-person operations, highlight how their student leaders adapted to change. 

Resources and Opportunities for Leadership Educators with NACA’s Bill Smedick and Melanie Bullock

In this episode, Dr. Bill Smedick and Melanie Bullock illustrate the impact of the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) on the growth of the leadership development community. Both provide insight into the association’s history since 1960 and the future of meaningful campus experiences in higher education. *Please note that this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak.

Leading the Virtual Conference Transformation with ACUI's Liz Beltramini

In this episode, Elizabeth Beltramini discusses how her team moved ACUI's 100th-anniversary conference from in-person in Atlanta to a virtual platform in rapid fashion. Liz explains how her team worked with the organization to satisfy their constituency during a time of massive change and shared an innovative virtual networking option for virtual conference participants from the virtual event firm Hopin.

Exploring the Relationship Between Student Centers and Leadership Development with ACUI's Dr. Brian Magee

In this episode, Dr. Brian Magee describes ACUI’s resources for leadership educators and the advantage of joining this student center professionals' association. He enlightens us on the association’s mission to create a shared and caring community. *Please note this was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. The information is valuable but mentions events that occurred in different formats.