The Leadership Educator Podcast

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren are joined by Dr. Ron Siers from Salisbury University. He shares his approach to blending leadership principles with sports performance theories in his Athletic Coaching course. Ron offers valuable resources for developing leadership-focused courses, noting that "Good teaching is good coaching." His work grew from his observations of leadership in sports and his d...

In this episode, Lauren and Dan speak with Dr. Cheryl Getz from the University of San Diego about her course that prepares students for the International Leadership Association Global conferences . Getz explains how the course immerses graduate students, and occasionally undergraduate students, in a professional leadership association experience. She balances rotating assigned readings based on th...

In this episode, Lauren interviews Dan about his approach to teaching a "Leadership and the 2024 Elections" course. The course delves into leadership and organizational theory and how these concepts intersect with U.S. politics. Students critically evaluate political campaigns and respond in real time to speeches, debates, and breaking news. Dan remains neutral, using intentional questions and res...

In this episode, Dan interviews Lauren about her graduate leadership course, Leading Diverse Teams. As part of the season's focus on individual leadership courses, they explore how Lauren structures her course, starting with diversity frameworks on the first day to set a strong foundation for inclusive leadership. She emphasizes the balance between scholarship and practical application throughout...

In this episode, Lauren takes on the role of interviewer and sits down with Dan to dive into his experiences teaching during the global health pandemic. Drawing from the questions in her dissertation , Lauren explores Dan's unique challenges in the digital classroom and the reflections that shaped his teaching approach during such an unprecedented time. Together, they offer fresh insights on adapt...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren preview the 10th season of The Leadership Educator Podcast. The pair focus on how faculty members and course instructors teach leadership courses. They preview the season's theme by answering a few questions about their classes. VOLUNTEER AI-Infused Leadership Education, Training, & Development Leadership Educator Podcast co-host Dan Jenkins will be an ILA Fel...

In this special summer episode, Dan  and  Lauren discuss the Winter 2023  New Directions for Student Leadership  issue, " Applying Theories and Models in Leadership Program and Curricular Design ," with co-editors Drs. Melissa Rocco and Darren Pierre . 

In the final episode of the ninth season, Dan  and  Lauren recap two semesters of episodes focused on how higher education faculty, administrators, faculty developers, leaders, and others are navigating life post-pandemic. Dan and Lauren share their key takeaways from the second part of the season. They also share their plans for the summer.  

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren chat with Dr. Kaley Klaus , Assistant Professor of Leadership at Fort Hays State University. Klaus is currently the Vice President and 2024 Conference Chair for the Association of Leadership Educators . She explains her initial involvement at the 2015 ALE conference in Washington, D.C., and her subsequent rise to leadership within the organization. She highlights...

In this episode, Dan and Lauren host Dr. Kevin Lo , Professor of Management at the University of San Francisco and President of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS). They explore Kevin’s journey to USF , his ascent to the MOBTS presidency, and his experiences spearheading the dynamic organization. The conference environment is welcoming and unique. Attendees of the M...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren welcome Dr. Jennifer Eury to the show. She opens with her journey from a student in the public relations program to teaching business ethics and management. She reflects on her role in shaping integrity initiatives, connecting alumni, and enhancing risk management at Penn State. The discussion delves into her research interests, particularly around ethical leaders...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren discuss the latest issue of New Directions for Student Leadership with special issue co-editors Rian Satterwhite , Director of the Office of Service Learning & Leadership at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and teaching faculty at Claremont University, Kate Sheridan , Associate Director of Alumni and Employer Networks in the Center for Career Development at...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren invite Dr. Scott Allen to join them to discuss planning the 2024 ILA Global Conference in Chicago . Get insights into Dr. Allen's journey within the association, his evolving experiences as a conference attendee, and his fresh and innovative vision for this year's event. 

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren welcome Dr. Morris Thomas , Assistant Provost for Digital and Online Learning and Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at Howard University. He shares his perspective on teaching and learning during and through the pandemic, emphasizing the increased importance of faculty readiness for online teaching. The group explores the...

In this episode,   Dan  and  Lauren are joined by Dr. Melissa Rocco , Senior Lecturer of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont . They delve into Rocco's transition from student affairs to a leadership faculty member, discussing the challenges and unique insights she gained from her diverse roles in consultin...

In this episode,  Dan  and  Lauren are joined by Constanza Bartholomae , Associate Director of Teaching Support from Bryant University. Constanza shares her background in classroom management and faculty wellness. All discuss ways to engage with students post-pandemic and how faculty can cope with the changes occurring in the classroom.  ----more---- Resources mentioned in this episode include: "R...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren talk with Dr. Lisa Endersby , an educational developer at York University, who blends roles across faculty, student, administrator, and researcher, to enhance student engagement and learning. Her work focuses on bridging educational development with research on communities of practice, emphasizing the impact of her experiences on educational innovation and the dev...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren talk with Dr. Clare Forstie, an Education Program Specialist. She provides programming and consulting, with a particular interest in inclusive teaching principles and practices at the University of Minnesota. They discuss creating or joining faculty communities of practice, fostering engagement in the classroom, and balancing flexibility with structure in teaching...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren host Riaz Patel , a two-time Emmy-nominated producer and director to discuss his work at Connect Effect . Patel explores the art of having conversations about controversial topics with civility—a vital skill for leadership students and participants to have. He provides insights into how his program is producing meaningful and life-changing discussions at college c...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren pick up following winter break. Both share their semester plans and then preview some of the topics to be discussed this Spring. Resources mentioned in this episode include: ----more---- Collegiate Leadership Competition 2024 International Leadership Association Global Conference 2024 ILA Leadership Education Academy What to Expect When Attending the 2022 Leadersh...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren discuss what they have learned about generative leadership from this season's guests. Dan highlights discovering more about how ChatGPT can build leadership learning practices and how collaboration is essential to good research practices. Lauren expands on how Bert DeCoutre's comments about digitizing leadership sparked new ideas and experiences in her teaching pr...

In this episode, co-hosts Dan  and  Lauren discuss toxic followership with Dr. Wendy Edmonds . Wendy, a past ILA Followership Member Community Chair and current assistant professor at Bowie State, describes her experience collecting data and writing her dissertation on the Jonestown Massacre and how it led to a book on the topic. She provides strategies for addressing and preventing toxicity in th...

In this episode, co-hosts Dan  and  Lauren discuss generative leadership education with Bert De Coutere from the Center for Creative Leadership . They explore how the CCL has adapted its leadership training methods post-pandemic and in the AI era. Bert shares his curiosity about digitizing leadership training and development and provides insights on maintaining a generative approach in leadership...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren sit down with Dr. Liz Darger , Senior Associate Athletic and Senior Woman Administrator at BYU Athletics and a member of the Leadership Team of the NCAA Common Ground initiative . They dive into the groundbreaking work Common Ground is doing to bridge gaps between LGBTQ+ and faith-based communities in college sports and higher education. Liz shares her own experie...

In this episode, Dan  and  Lauren are joined by Dr. Sonia Ospina , one of the 2023 ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Winners. The recently retired Ospina served as Professor of Public Management and Policy at New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and former Faculty Director of the Research Center for Leadership in Action (RCLA). She is a sociologist by training and an expert...