THRIVES

In this mid-season reflection of the THRIVES Podcast , Wendi recaps the first half of the season, which focused on uncommon leadership conversations with featured guests such as Dr. Melva Robertson, President Cabrera, Tracy Cook, and Drea Singleton. Wendi highlights key themes that emerged from these conversations, including the importance of relationships, self-awareness, action and empowerment,...

Wendi is joined in this episode on the THRIVES podcast by Dréa Singleton, a psychology major and a student in the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program at Georgia Southwestern State University. They talk about being comfortable with being uncomfortable, building relationships, empowering others and embracing vulnerability.

In this episode of the THRIVES Podcast, Tracey Cook, USG Chief Fiscal Officer, and Wendi chat about quiet leadership, helping people feel heard and valued, going from A to Excellence, understanding the why, and looking for the fun.  

In this episode of the THRIVES Podcast, Wendi is joined by Georgia Institute of Technology President, Dr. Ángel Cabrera. They discuss the power of walking meetings, connecting beyond the screen, celebrating successes, and more.

Season 3 of the THRIVES podcast is launching soon! Host Wendi Jenkins gives a brief preview of what you can expect this season.

In Season 2, Episode 6, Wendi is joined by the President and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and USG Regent, Regent Bárbara Rivera Holmes. They discuss showing up, building community, enabling the team, the importance of trust, respect, listening, and relationships. Show Notes: https://express.adobe.com/page/ji0LJjiP3NvXy/

In Season 2, Episode 5 of the THRIVES Podcast, Wendi chats with Dr. Scot Lingrell - Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs for the USG. They discuss being a student of leadership, seeing every problem as a leadership problem, adapting as a leader, and investing in the development of others.

Wendi is joined in Season 2, Episode 4 with Alexis Vallianatos a graduating senior at Georgia College and State University. They discuss being a student leader, continuously improving, clearly communicating, balancing roles, and listening to understand.

In this episode Wendi is joined by Dr. Stuart Rayfield. Currently, Stuart is the Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Institutional Development for the University System of Georgia and on July 1, 2023 will become the President of Columbus State University. Stuart talks about being a perpetual student, the need for leaders to be intentional, and how leadership and people matter.

Wendi is joined in Season 2, Episode 2 of the THRIVES Podcast with Alton Standifer, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the University of Georgia. They discuss keeping the main thing, the main thing, working together, choosing the road less traveled, being a lifelong learner, and staying curious.

The THRIVES Podcast is back for season 2! Wendi is joined in Episode 1 by Chancellor Sonny Perdue. They talk about enabling people to invest in themselves, truth building trust, pushing in the same direction, and going from good, to better, to best.

In the final episode of 2022 Wendi talks about the power of reflection and the impact reflection can have on your life. She describes how to start small, stay open, and get still. Additionally, Wendi shares ten questions to help listeners reflect on the last year. Show Notes: https://express.adobe.com/page/ji0LJjiP3NvXy/#episode-12-december-pause---the-power-of-reflection

In episode 11 of the THRIVES podcast Wendi is joined by Casey Tanner - Assistant Vice Chancellor, External Affairs. They discuss values-based leadership, building and sustaining relationships, incorporating input from others, and School House Rock. Show Notes: https://express.adobe.com/page/ji0LJjiP3NvXy/  

Wendi is joined in Episode 10 of the THRIVES podcast by Tricia Chastain, Vice President of Administration at Kennesaw State University. They discuss setting the path, surrounding yourself with a good team, listening more than you talk, and staying connected to the mission.

In episode 9 of the THRIVES podcast Wendi is joined by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Safety and Security & Chief of Police Mike Coverson. They talk about putting out fires, listening to different perspectives, being humble, and nourishing different aspects of your life.

Wendi is joined in episode 8 with Dr. Georj Lewis, President of Atlanta Metropolitan State College. Dr. Lewis talks about focusing on what's important, being intentional, bringing your brilliance, and how "if you can't serve, you can't lead."

In this episode of the THRIVES Podcast Wendi is joined by Susan Norton,  former CHRO at Augusta University. They chat about supporting the institution’s mission, tending relationships, managing expectations and change, and finding your own joy. Show Notes - https://express.adobe.com/page/ji0LJjiP3NvXy

In this episode of the THRIVES Podcast we talk to Ms. Shanice McLeish, Executive Assistant for Strategy and Fiscal Affairs, about growing as a leader, lifelong learning, good change, and evolving through growth and giving back.

In this episode Pat Herndon, former Assistant State Librarian and Director of Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, talks about optimizing options for everyone, putting the right player in the right position, and just doing it!

In this episode Dr. John Fuchko, III, the Vice Chancellor for Organizational Effectiveness at the USG talks about what it means to swim in lots of lanes (but be you), set the table, break glass balls, and think about your influence as a leader. 

Episode 3 is a touch base on the topic of fresh starts. August is often a great time to press the reset button on your goals. Some even refer to August as the “New January.” Join your host Wendi Jenkins as she walks through some practical ways to make the most of this time of year.

We have a very special guest on today’s episode. One who will take us back to the why of the work we do. We are talking to a former student in the USG.

Chancellor Steve W. Wrigley shares his insights on the past 36 years of service to the state of Georgia. You will hear his simple yet incredibly impactful approach to leadership. You will also hear the really fun way he is thriving these days! 

If you are working on becoming more talented, healthy, reputable, innovative, vision-minded, engaged or service-oriented, you are in the right place. Those words spell out THRIVES and each week we will talk to a guest about how they are thriving in the University System of Georgia.