The Department Chair Leadership Podcast

Dr. Mike Dominguez is the Superintendent of Garden CityPublic Schools in Garden City, KS. Listen to this episode to learn the value of establishing a culture and climate of shared ownership that empowers everyone in the organization to be a servant leader. Dr. Chris Jochum Book Chris for your next event Contact Chris for training, coaching or speaking⁠ ⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practic...

Dr. Chris Jochum Book Chris for your next event Contact Chris for training, coaching or speaking⁠ ⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Mrs. Kerri Lacy Mrs. Kerri Lacy currently serves as the principal of Lincoln Elementary in Hays, KS and was recently named the 2024 Kansas Elementary Principal of the Year. As an experienced career educ...

Julie Nee is a leader, speaker, trainer, and author.  She spent almost two decades leading teams and selling chocolate at The Hershey Company, and now spends her work life building positive leaders and teams. Julie is the VP of Training for The Jon Gordon Companies and the co creator of The Power of Positive Leadership and Day of Development Training Programs with bestselling author and top speake...

Dr. Maureen MacDonald, Dean of the Faculty of Science at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario Canada shares her team-based approach to leading a large Science College with over 9,000 students, 350 faculty members and eight departments and schools. Listen and learn about creating a positive culture, knowing your roster, developing strong relationships and even some great tips on core values and...

Hiedi Bauer, Chair of the Language and Literature Department at Lower Columbia College shares her story of going from a reluctant chair, to one that is now highly effective and remarkable. You don’t want to miss her story and great advice; it will add value to you and those you serve. Book Chris for your next event . ⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠ ⁠T...

In this episode, Dr. Michael O. Jones, Senior EducationManager at the San Francisco Unified School District talks about the importance of identifying and mentoring the next generation of educational leaders. Dr. Chris Jochum Dr. Chris Jochum is currently the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University where he oversees all aspects of a robust program serving over 900...

In this episode, Mr. David Stack, Assistant Principal at Susquehanna Township Middle School in Harrisburg, PA reminds us of the importance of patience, perseverance and fit when it comes to being the best servant leaders we can be. Dr. Chris Jochum Dr. Chris Jochum is currently the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University where he oversees all aspects of a robust...

Whether you're wrapping up your academic year or gearing up for a new leadership role, Leadership C.P.R. provides the essential questions you need. Tune in to discover an effective template for success. Listen and learn! Dr. Chris Jochum ⁠Bring Chris to your Organization⁠ ⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Dr. Chris Jochum is current...

In this episode, Carolyn Mattiske, Director of the SUNY SAIL Institute, talks about the great work she and her colleagues are doing to prepare academic leaders across 64 campuses within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, based on the Six Domains of Leadership. Carolyn also provides valuable tips related to training chairs, time management, and shares a powerful acronym for W.A.I.T. Dr...

One of the most important things you can do as a leader isdevelop, implement, and live out your core values. Using an acronym for C.O.R.E., I will give you key points to consider along with advice on how you can improve or enhance your own organization’s core values. Dr. Chris Jochum Dr. Chris Jochum is currently the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University where...

Mr. Josh Tovar serves as the principal of Memorial Pathway Academy in the Garland Independent School District (Garland, TX), which is a non-traditional high school. An experienced educator and leader, Josh has turned around school cultures and his wisdom, insight and energy will undoubtedly add value to you, your organization and those you serve. Let’s go! Connect with Josh: LinkedIn Twitter Dr. C...

Dr. Marcy Brown Marsden, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX, talks about how to connect your academic passion with your leadership position along with sharing her leadership journey, which includes making tough decisions, being strategic and recognizing the value of vulnerability.  Also…keep listening to hear Chris’ Corner final thoug...

Dr. Matt Seimears, President of Lower Columbia College shares his inspiring leadership journey along with some great advice for leaders in any organization. Also…keep listening to hear Chris’ Corner final thoughts at the end! Dr. Chris Jochum Dr. Chris Jochum is currently the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University where he oversees all aspects of a robust progra...

Dr. Darrin Peppard is an author, leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on organizational culture and climate, and growing emerging leaders. Darrin is the best-selling author of the book “Road to Awesome” and is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a ‘recovering high school principal’, Darrin shares strategies and lessons learned from 26 years in public education to help...

In this episode, Dr. Chris Jochum explains why great leaders should just let people quit. He supports this with the top 4 Quitting Realities. Want to know the secret? Listen and learn! Show Notes: https://cjleadership.com/ Academic Chairpersons Conference, Feb. 7-9 in Indianapolis, IN Conference Registration The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership

In this episode, Dr. Chris Jochum is joined by Dr. Jamie Hooyman, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Northwest Missouri State University . An experienced leader in higher education, Jamie has some great points on serving others, being a good mentor, accepting challenges and much more! Show Highlights: -Leadership is leadership. -To lead is to serve others. -Leaders value and mentor...

In this episode, Dr. Chris Jochum is joined by Dr. Edwin Martini, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. An accomplished leader and scholar, Dr. Martini defines leadership as motiving and aligning people to move in the direction of a shared vision. Based on this he talks about the importance of being vulnerable, showing up for people, how to establ...

In this episode, Dr. Chris Jochum discusses the importance of organizational culture and how leaders are always promoting their culture whether they realize it or not. To do this, Chris shares his 7 Realities of Leading Effective Cultures. Show Notes: https://cjleadership.com/ Academic Chairpersons Conference, Feb. 7-9 in Indianapolis, IN Conference Registration Buy the Book: The Department Chair:...

In this episode Dr. Chris Jochum shares the reality that effective leadership is defined on a daily basis which starts with a positive, servant-based mindset. To help you on your leadership journey, Chris poses 5 powerful questions that will help you lead yourself and others each and every day. https://cjleadership.com Show Notes: The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership Dre...

In this episode Dr. Chris Jochum shares his Servant-Leader’s Credo and his Top 10 Leadership Realities in order to give department chairs direction in their leadership development along with permission to make mistakes, be vulnerable, and not take everything so personally. https://cjleadership.com Get the Book: ⁠T he Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠

In Part Two of “Why Become a Department Chair”, Dr. Chris Jochum discusses five guiding questions that new chairs should consider to help them in their ongoing development as chairs and leaders. https://cjleadership.com Get the Book: ⁠ The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠

In this inaugural episode, Dr. Chris Jochum addresses the question of "Why become a department chair?" by focusing on the Foolish Four, or the precise reasons those in higher education should not pursue the chair position. https://cjleadership.com Get the Book: The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership