Break Away: Leadership For A Sound Mind And Body

Brooke Tayler, Solomon Lucy, and Alexxus Lige take us through a journey of the ins and outs of student leadership at the University of Michigan. The panelists explore how to become a leader on campus and everything that goes with that new responsibility. Under a lens of DEI, the three show exactly how to navigate student life, personal well being, and the national climate.

In this collaboration episode, our host RC communications and outreach specialist Robby Griswold talks with alum Mya Harris and fourth-year student Kaitlyn Colyer about their experiences as students in both the Residential College and the Barger Leadership Institute. Mya and Kaitlyn discuss developing their leadership identities, the importance of practicing cultural humility, and what advice they...

During this virtual event, we heard from alumni panelists Paul Viera, ’81 and Ryan Mundy, ‘07, as well as  Vice President of Student Life at U-M, Dr. Martino Harmon as they talk about overcoming stigmas of mental health for men of color and how to prioritize your own self care and create balance during a difficult time.

On this collaborative episode between Break Away and Strength in the Midst of Change, features Ram Mahalingam, Barger Leadership Institute Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Barger Leadership Institute, and Doreen Murasky, Interim Associate Director of CEW+. Doreen and Ram talk about the core principles of mindfulness, and how these can be incorporated into your everyday life, work, a...

Former Rackham Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion participants Dr. Kristal McGreggor, Dr. Steven Karamihas , and Charlie Groen, join Academic Program Specialist Askari Rushing in a conversation around DEI and leadership. Join us in the second part of this conversation about the challenges and wins of participating in DEI efforts and how to take care of yourself while engaging in emotionally taxing w...

In this episode of Break Way, former Rackham Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion participants Dr. Kristal McGreggor, Dr. Steven Karamihas , and Charlie Groen join Academic Program Specialist Askari Rushing in a conversation around DEI and leadership. Join us in a conversation about the challenges and wins of participating in DEI efforts and how to take care of yourself while engaging in emotionally t...

In this episode of Break Away, students Emily Welch, Tejal Patel, and Soumya Kulkarni explore the importance of service leadership in the wider context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each plays a vital role in their respective service organizations. They share lessons, stories, and techniques on how to build a better team and to be a more understanding and effective leader.

In this episode of “Break Away”, Jacque Young, a senior on the University of Michigan’s women's golf team, interviews Vic Strecher, a visionary leader and expert in the fields of behavior change, digital communication, and wellbeing. He’s Founder & CEO of Kumanu, a next-generation wellbeing company, Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, renowned speaker, and author....

In part two of this episode from the Athletics Leadership Development Team, hear from Head Women’s Soccer Coach Jennifer Klein and two student-athletes- Jacque Young of the Women’s Golf team and Adam Wooten of the Men’s Gymnastics team- on their perspectives and wisdom related to a number of leadership topics in relation to building a championship culture.

In part one of this two-part episode from the Athletics Leadership Development Team, hear from Head Women’s Soccer Coach Jennifer Klein and two student-athletes- Jacque Young of the Women’s Golf team and Adam Wooten of the Men’s Gymnastics team- on their perspectives and wisdom related to a number of leadership topics in relation to building a championship culture.

Undergraduate Abby Richburg, the Director of CAPS In Action, a student mental health organization that is facilitated by CAPS, and Ed Huebner Assistant Director at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) joins Steve Bodei, Associate Director of M-LEAD to talk about mental health and leadership in our current environment. Tune in to hear what Ed and Abby had to say about challenging narratives...

What is inspiration? How does it help us act with courage and compassion in the face of great obstacles? Barger Leadership Institute Director and Professor of Psychology Ram Mahalingam speaks on inspiration and its relevance for mindful leadership. In a hyperconnected world, Ram draws on his own personal sources of inspiration and how inspiration can transform our lives and help us reconnect...

Robin Brewer, Assistant Professor of Information joins Devon Keen, Director of Inclusion, Equity and Outreach at the School of Information for a conversation around leadership and accessibility. Listen to a captivating discussion covering topics and strategies for inclusive leadership, particularly around accessible technology.

Staff from the Sanger Leadership Center at Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan guide you through individual leadership growth via the Sanger Leadership Journey. 

Announcement of our new podcast, Break Away: Leadership for a sound mind and body - by the University of Michigan's Leadership Collaborative