Podcasts about leadership initiative

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Ravi Pillay, FMCG Strategist & Co-Founder of the Food Safety Leadership Initiative (FSLI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in this inspiring episode of the Leadership Initiative podcast as Dr. Fred Johnson sits down with Alec Ingold, Miami Dolphins fullback, to uncover powerful lessons on finding purpose and driving personal growth.

The University of Utah Women's Outdoor Leadership Initiative is breaking down barriers for women. Jules Della Santina takes us outdoors to explore what the club offers its members.

In this episode of The Leadership Initiative, Andrea Carter shares how organizations can cultivate psychological safety and a deep sense of belonging to drive performance and inclusion. Drawing on her work at Belonging First, she offers practical strategies for building truly human-centered workplaces.

Hey EYV Fam! In today's episode of Embracing Your Voice, I'm sitting down with Gwen Young - CEO of the Women Business Collaborative (WBC) and visiting scholar at George Washington University. Gwen's career journey is incredible, from humanitarian work to global development to leading the charge for women's leadership across industries.We get into some real talk about why women's voices (especially women of color) are still underrepresented in leadership spaces, and what it's going to take to change that. If you're passionate about building a better, more equitable future, you're going to love this one.What We Cover:How Gwen's early experiences - like attending a women's college -shaped her passion for leadershipWhat working in humanitarian crises taught her about women's voices and global leadershipWhy women need a seat at every table (not just one)What's actually happening in the C-suite today and why diversity numbers still lag behindThe real barriers women face when climbing the leadership ladderHow mentorship, sponsorship, and building strong networks can change the game for womenAction steps organizations (and all of us) can take to create more pathways to leadershipTimestamps:00:00 – Kicking things off02:00 – Meet Gwen Young06:30 – Gwen's early leadership influences10:15 – Lessons from humanitarian work15:20 – Why women's representation matters across every sector21:00 – The state of women in leadership today27:45 – Why women of color still face the steepest hurdles34:10 – How networks, mentorship, and sponsorship make a difference41:20 – Real ways organizations can step up48:00 – Final thoughts + my takeawaysIn this episode, I'm chatting with Gwen Young, someone who has spent her career pushing for real change when it comes to women's leadership.We kick things off by talking about Gwen's time at Smith College and how being in a women-centered environment shaped her belief that women belong at the decision-making table. From there, we dive into her humanitarian work and the experiences that made her realize how differently women experience crises, leadership, and opportunity.We also talk about what's going on in corporate America today: yes, we've made progress, but there's still a big gap - especially for women of color. Gwen breaks down the systemic barriers that are still holding women back, like microaggressions, a lack of networks, and missed opportunities for professional development.One of my favorite parts of our conversation? When Gwen talks about building the “women's old girls' network” a powerful, supportive network that can rival the “old boys' clubs” that have existed forever.There's so much good stuff in here about mentorship, sponsorship, leadership programs, and how organizations can actually move the needle - not just talk about it.If you care about women's advancement, leadership, and making sure ALL women have the chance to lead, you're going to walk away from this episode fired up and ready to take action.Guest Info:Gwen K. Young is the CEO of the Women Business Collaborative. She is also a Visiting Scholar at the Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University and former Director of the Global Women's Leadership Initiative at the Wilson Center. She is an Advisor to Concordia. Ms. Young has worked across the globe developing strategy, programming and advocacy in the areas of humanitarian policy, international affairs and international development. This includes developing public private partnerships focused on public health, agriculture, gender equality, and access to finance.. As an attorney, Ms. Young has worked as a...

Margaret Parnell Hogan, co-chair of Littler's Women's Leadership Initiative and shareholder, speaks with Anna Curry Gualano, principal and Littler Learning Group director. They discuss Anna's journey, the women who have inspired her along the way, and how she, in turn, inspires many at the firm.

Today we're kicking off the first of four episodes of our Women Leaders Series, presented in collaboration with INTA's Women's LeadershIP Initiative.  Now in its fifth year, the Women's LeadershIP Initiative was launched to champion and advance women's leadership in intellectual property (IP), and today's episode is the perfect embodiment of that mission as we explore the remarkable history of women in IP.  On this episode of Brand & New, host Ayala Deutsch talks with two distinguished guests who offer unique perspectives on women in the field — Virginia S. Taylor, who has had an illustrious career spanning decades in IP law, and Professor Amanda Levendowski, founding director of The Intellectual Property and Information Policy Clinic at Georgetown Law.  Resources: Amanda LevendowskiVirginia S. TaylorAbout Florence KingAbout Edith GriswoldAbout Miriam E. Benjamin About Barbara RingerThe Women's LeadershIP Initiative Marks Five-Year Anniversary  

Discover the power of authentic leadership and the lessons that can transform your approach to leading others. In this episode of the Leadership Initiative podcast, Dr. Fred Johnson sits down with Parks Frazier, an offensive assistant for the Miami Dolphins, to explore critical leadership foundations, including vulnerability in leadership, trust-building, and leadership decision-making. Learn how self-dialogue, spiritual grounding and mentorship shaped Parks' leadership journey in the high-stakes world of the NFL. Key takeaways from this insightful discussion include: - The importance of self-awareness and staying true to your values in leadership. - How vulnerability and authenticity can strengthen team trust and elevate decision-making. - The role of spiritual centeredness and faith in sustaining leaders through challenges. - Real-world examples of building impactful relationships and leading with purpose. - Practical strategies for balancing ambition with being present and grounded in the moment. Whether you're navigating executive coaching, strategic planning, or seeking leadership transformation, this episode offers actionable insights to enhance your leadership style and maximize your impact. Parks Frazier shares candid stories about overcoming adversity, the influence of mentors like Frank Reich, and the significance of servant leadership in driving success both on and off the field.

In this episode of The Leadership Initiative, Host Jen Shanahan is joined by Dr. Christa Johnson, Associate Professor of Teaching in Philosophy and Assistant Director of Leadership Studies at The Ohio State University. Together, the two discuss the nuances of principled leadership by challenging traditional notions and urging leaders to grapple with the gray areas […]

In this episode, host Carry Kim welcomes back Didi Pershouse [https://didipershouse.substack.com/], an esteemed Author, teacher, and Founder of Land and Leadership Initiative, to discuss the ecology of care, the global financialization of Nature, and the essential choice between sterility and fertility for planetary health. Nature is being financialized on our watch; water futures can now be traded as a commodity and Natural Asset Companies may eventually become an asset class on the NY Stock Exchange which would promote speculation and trading of the value of ecosystem “services” in forests, farms and other lands. Carbon offsets and compensation programs can be unethical, ineffective and driven by profit motives under the guise of saving and protecting Nature. While the times appear bleak, an undercurrent of regeneration and burgeoning local movements to restore fertility upon the Earth continue to emerge. Through harnessing our collective will, collaboration and community building, we can restore our sacred interdependence with all life and regenerate the soil, water cycle, our food systems and ourselves. Before us lies a golden opportunity for change from the roots up. International educator Didi Pershouse joins us today to ponder how we might honor fertility over sterility, cultivate an enduring commons of care and dream of the great possibilities before us. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Our 2022 Interview with Didi: https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/solving-the-climate-crisis-through-global-soil-health-with-didi-pershouse/ RESOURCES "The Wisdom Underground" podcast, and Didi's articles on Substack- https://didipershouse.substack.com/ Courses, Community, and Resources: The Land & Leadership Initiative - http://www.landandleadership.org/ Free Downloadable Manual: Understanding Soil Health and Watershed Function - https://www.didipershouse.com/understanding-soil-health-and-watershed-function.html Book: The Ecology of Care: Medicine, Agriculture, Money, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities - https://www.amazon.com/Ecology-Care-Agriculture-Microbial-Communities/dp/069261303X Didi Pershouse is the founder of the Land and Leadership Initiative and the Author of two books. The first is The Ecology of Care: Medicine, Agriculture, Money and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities. Her second is Understanding Soil Health and Watershed Function. An internationally known writer and teacher, her focus is on the foundational role of soil structure and function--or the Soil Sponge – as the best way to provide abundant water and food for all life, while establishing resilience to flooding, drought, heatwaves, and wildfires. She also teaches how we can work with land management to regulate the climate through both the water cycle and carbon cycle, collaborating with the biological workforce of plants, animals, insects, fungi, and microbes. You can find her writing and interviews on The Wisdom Underground on Substack [https://didipershouse.substack.com/]. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, Indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Intro: Jack Eidt Hosted by Carry Kim Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 244

In the third episode of our special series dotEDU Global Voices, hosts Sarah Spreitzer and Devorah Lieberman—ACE senior advisor and president emerita of the University of La Verne—welcome Silvia Giorguli, president of the Colegio de México (COLMEX), a hub of intellectual leadership in Latin America. From her efforts to expand research areas and foster student mobility to her groundbreaking initiatives addressing gender equity and institutional change, Giorguli provides a candid look at the challenges and triumphs of her presidency. Giorguli is one of 10 women featured in Devorah's book, Spotlighting Female Leadership: Strategies, Stories, Perspectives, which highlights the experiences of women leaders from universities around the world. The book was developed as part of Devorah's work with the IAUP Women's Leadership Initiative. This podcast series is produced in partnership with the ACE Women's Network, which connects and supports women in higher education across the country, helping them develop leadership skills and advance in their careers. Learn more at www.acenet.edu/womensnetwork. Be sure to visit the dotEDU webpage for our regular policy-focused episodes.

In the second episode of our special series dotEDU Global Voices, hosts Sarah Spreitzer and Devorah Lieberman—ACE senior advisor and president emerita of the University of La Verne—welcome Sue Cunningham, president and CEO of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), to discuss the importance of leadership, innovation, and building strong global connections in higher education. Cunningham shares how she transitioned from a stage manager in the arts to a top association leader in higher education advancement by discovering and embracing her own leadership style—a journey that has bolstered her success and one she encourages other women leaders to undertake. Cunningham is one of 10 women featured in Devorah's book, Spotlighting Female Leadership: Strategies, Stories, Perspectives, which highlights the experiences of women leaders from universities around the world. The book was developed as part of Devorah's work with the IAUP Women's Leadership Initiative. This podcast series is produced in partnership with the ACE Women's Network, which connects and supports women in higher education across the country, helping them develop leadership skills and advance in their careers. Learn more at www.acenet.edu/womensnetwork. Be sure to visit the dotEDU webpage for our regular policy-focused episodes.

In this three-part special series, dotEDU Global Voices, hosts Sarah Spreitzer and Devorah Lieberman—senior advisor at ACE and president emerita of the University of La Verne—host three trailblazing women featured in Devorah's book Spotlighting Female Leadership: Strategies, Stories, Perspectives. This insightful book highlights the journeys of ten women leaders from universities around the world, developed as part of her work with the IAUP Women's Leadership Initiative. In this episode, Gülsün Sağlamer, the first and only female rector in Istanbul Technical University's 250-year history, shares how her leadership modernized the university—introducing English-language programs, revamping infrastructure, and cultivating alumni support. Gülsün also reflects on her innovative mentorship efforts, creating opportunities for the next generation of academic leaders. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on how one woman reshaped higher education in Turkey. Subscribe now for future episodes featuring more extraordinary women leaders in higher education.  This podcast series is in partnership with the ACE Women's Network that connects and supports women in higher ed all across the country, helping them develop their leadership skills and advance in their careers.   If you're looking for a community that's all about mentorship, growth, and supporting women, you can find more information at www.acenet.edu/womensnetwork   Check out our regular dotEDU webpage for our regular policy-focused episodes.  Links:  Gülsün Sağlamer International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Spotlighting Female Leadership: Strategies, Stories, Perspectives ACE Women's Network dotEDU Podcast

In this fourth and final episode in the “Women Leaders Series,” Ayala Deutsch, host of Brand & New and Executive Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at NBA Properties, speaks with Daniela Pierre-Bravo. Ms. Pierre-Bravo is a force to be reckoned with in the media world and beyond. As a journalist, bestselling author, and fierce advocate for young professionals and women of color, she brings a fresh perspective that's both inspiring and actionable. From her journey as a former DACA recipient to becoming a prominent voice in career development, her story is one of resilience, determination, and breaking barriers. Ms. Pierre-Bravo shares how she's redefining success on her own terms. The Women Leaders Series is a collaboration between Brand & New and The Women's LeadershIP Initiative. The series brings together women leaders in diverse roles, not just in the IP space, but within brands, small businesses, and beyond.  This episode is sponsored by Sideman & Bancroft LLP and includes an interview with partner Kelly P. McCarthy. Based in San Francisco, California, Sideman & Bancroft LLP is proud to be a women-owned business and leader within the IP community in terms of its commitment to diversity and how it promotes equal opportunity. It is also the sponsor of INTA's recently published gender indicator study, Shattering Systemic Barriers: How to Advance Gender Diversity in the Intellectual Property Profession.Thank you to Sideman & Bancroft LLP for sponsoring this episode of Brand & New. RESOURCES: About Daniela Pierre-Bravo About Sideman & Bancroft LLP About Kelly P. McCarthy Shattering Systemic Barriers: How to Advance Gender Diversity in the Intellectual Property Profession (INTA, 2024)Shattering Systemic Barriers Press Release 

In this compelling episode of The Leadership Initiative, host Dr. Timothy A. Judge engages with Michelle Brown, Executive Coach at Choose Growth, to explore the intricacies of developing leaders across high-growth companies. From emerging talent to senior executives, Michelle shares a wealth of strategies tailored to different leadership levels, including how to instill self-awareness, manage […]

Sign Up For The Newsletter: https://jonathanraymond.com/#newsletter On today's episode of Good Authority, Jonathan sits down with Wendy Smith, the renowned author of Both/And Thinking, to delve into the traps of either-or thinking that affect our decision-making, relationships, and even political discourse. Wendy shares insights from her journey as a self-proclaimed "uncertain academic," exploring how embracing ambiguity and conflicting forces can become powerful tools in both personal and professional contexts. Together, they discuss why a “both/and” mindset is crucial for fostering understanding and avoiding the polarization that often stems from black-and-white thinking. Wendy explains how our natural comfort with certainty and simplicity can often limit our creativity, while a more expansive approach can help us see opposing ideas as interconnected rather than mutually exclusive. Throughout the episode, Jonathan and Wendy also examine how this mindset can aid leaders in guiding teams through complex challenges by balancing diverse perspectives, allowing them to navigate seemingly contradictory goals more effectively. Key takeaways from this episode are the value of embracing ambiguity to foster growth and creativity, practical methods for moving beyond polarizing perspectives, and strategies for leaders to guide teams through complex, contradictory challenges. Wendy Smith earned her Ph.D. in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, and is currently a professor of management at the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics and Co-director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the University of Delaware. Wendy's research focuses on strategic paradoxes – how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory agendas. She studies how organizations and their leaders simultaneously explore new possibilities while exploiting existing competencies, and how social enterprises simultaneously attend to social missions and financial goals. Her research has been published in journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Harvard Business Review, Organization Science and Management Science. In 2018, she won the University of Delaware's first Mid-Career Excellence in Scholarship Award. In 2015, she won the Lerner College Outstanding Scholar Award. Wendy teaches leadership, organizational behavior and business ethics. She has taught MBAs and undergraduates at University of Delaware, Harvard and University of Pennsylvania – Wharton. Wendy was awarded the University of Delaware MBA Teaching Award in 2016. Wendy has also taught executive and senior leadership teams how to manage interpersonal dynamics, emotional intelligence, high performing teams, organizational change and innovation, managing in times of crisis, and managing strategic paradoxes. Connect with Wendy: https://bothandthinking.net/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Ren, our AI Accountability Platform: https://rencoach.com/ Get the FREE Good Authority Audiobook: https://jonathanraymond.com/audiobook/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agoodauthority

Management thought leader and award-winning organizational psychologist Wendy K. Smith is on a mission to help individuals and organizations turn our problems into possibilities.  Smith currently holds the prestigious title of Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and serves as the faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. Wendy is also one of the youngest people named as an Academy of Management Fellow. As an organizational psychologist, she is a leading expert on the power of paradox - applying both/and thinking to help us innovate, change and generate more creative, sustainable solutions to our toughest challenges. In her talks, Wendy brings science-based research to life with real world stories to both captivate and motivate her audiences. Smith is the co-author of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems, along with Marianne Lewis, named a Top 10 Management Book by Thinkers50, a finalist for the Next Big Idea Award, and a #1 Amazon New Release. Smith and Lewis were awarded the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award for these groundbreaking ideas. Wendy is also an award-winning scholar. She has been named the Web of Science Highly Cited Researchers for being among the top 1% most-cited researchers for 5 years in a row.

Wendy K. Smith is a Harvard educated, award-winning academic and the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at University of Delaware. She is an expert on organizational paradoxes, exploring how leaders and individuals effectively respond to contradictory, yet interdependent demands. She spends her time continually working to better manage the paradoxes of life that we all face.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

In our latest OIST podcast episode, science communicator Merle Naidoo talks to Prof. Síle Nic Chormaic, head of OIST's Light-Matter Interactions for Quantum Technologies Unit. She joined the sixth cohort of Team Homeward Bound, spending 20 intense days of learning and networking on board the vessel Island Sky. Prof. Nic Chormaic explains how she secured the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the frozen continent, the highlights and challenges of her journey, and the precarious future of Antarctica.

In this episode of the Leadership Initiative podcast, Dr. Fred Johnson interviews NFL fullback Alec Ingold about the key characteristics of elite coaches and teams. They discuss the importance of psychological safety, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving in building high-performing teams. Click here to register for our next Think Tank! InitiativeOne: Leadership Institute Eliminate Drama, Improve Decision-Making, and Win as a Team.   Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.   To learn more, visit https://www.initiativeone.com.   Leadership Transformation | Leadership Foundations | Strategic Planning | Online Leadership Courses | Keynote Speaking | Executive Coaching

This is the third episode in the “Women Leaders Series,” a collaboration between Brand & New and The Women's LeadershIP Initiative. It brings together women leaders in diverse roles and representing various organization types in the brands and IP ecosystem. These women are at the forefront of industry trends and the conversation around how the landscape for women leaders is being shaped today.Our guest today is Dr. Joanna Seddon, Founder and Managing Partner at brand consultancy Presciant, where she specializes in helping clients maximize the financial potential of their brand and marketing strategies. Before founding Presciant, Dr. Seddon was Principal and Global Managing Partner, Brand Consulting, at Ogilvy for 10 years. At Ogilvy, she developed a new focus on branding in M&A and brand architecture and portfolio strategy. Dr. Seddon was previously the founder and CEO of Millward Brown/Kantar's global brand consulting practice. In this role, she was responsible for the development of fresh approaches to brand and marketing strategy. This included the creation and implementation of the BrandZ Top 100 ranking of the world's most valuable brands, published annually in the Financial Times.Prior to joining Kantar, Dr. Seddon was a founding partner and Executive Vice President for Worldwide Strategy at FutureBrand, pioneering the integration of brand strategy and brand identity. Notably, Dr. Seddon is also CEO of the Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) since 2022, leading the trustees of the Marketing Accountability Foundation and MASB staff.Dr. Seddon has more than 20 years of experience in providing strategic recommendations with measurable financial impact to leading clients worldwide and is recognized as a global expert on brand positioning, brand architecture, brand valuation, branding in M&A, brand and marketing investment, brand measurement and ROI and growth strategies. Dr. Seddon holds a Doctorate from Oxford University and is well known as a speaker and writer on brand strategy, brand valuation, and marketing ROI issues. She is the author of The Brand in the Boardroom, which won the WPP top Atticus prize, and has also collaborated with Jim Stengel, former CMO of P&G on several books, including Grow and Unleashing the Innovators, an analysis of how to infuse innovation and modernity into established brands by taking them into new areas and partnerships.  Resources: About Joanna SeddonThe Marketing Accountability Standards BoardThe Brand in the Boardroom (Ogilvy, 2014)Intellectual Property Reporting for Brands Presidential Taskforce Report (INTA, 2024)International IP Accounting Standards Board Resolution (INTA, 2022) 

Join me as I discuss our 5 month journey in the Catholic Leadership program by Tepeyac Leadership  Initiative. The Tepeyac leaders joining me are Sally Ann Martinez, Gerardo Zamora, Norma Walsh and Milagros Cardenas. We take a deep dive into how the program touched our hearts and better equipped us to be missionary disciples in our professional life and in society. “Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”- Proverbs‬ ‭16:3‬ ‭NABRE‬‬ 

Join us on for this episode of 10x Your Team with Cam and Otis as we welcome Clay Staires, a leadership expert, and business coach. In this episode, Clay discusses his journey of overcoming fear and embracing failure to achieve business success. Learn how to shift your mindset, apply effective leadership strategies, and build strong teams. From his experiences in the Oklahoma State Capitol to running his own company, Clay provides actionable insights to help you lead with confidence and resilience. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!More About Clay:Clay Staires is a seasoned leader, renowned speaker, and influential coach with over 25 years of experience in transforming lives and organizations. As an authority on leadership challenges, Clay has dedicated his career to guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of change and transition.With a background spanning diverse fields, Clay's expertise is unmatched. He spent 15 years as a high school teacher and head coach, earning accolades such as Teacher Of The Year and Coach Of The Year in Missouri. Transitioning into the non-profit sector, Clay led award-winning organizations, leaving a lasting impact on the communities he served.In 2012, Clay founded The Leadership Initiative, a platform to train and equip aspiring leaders nationwide. His dynamic programs and compelling speaking engagements have reached audiences ranging from small business owners to state legislators, earning him the title of #1 Motivational Speaker in Oklahoma.Clay's unique approach focuses on fostering a leadership mindset, enduring pressure, and navigating transitions. With a proven track record of building champion teams and driving organizational success, Clay continues to empower individuals and businesses to achieve their highest potential.Chapters:0:02 - Intro2:09 - Leading Across The Aisle9:13 - Seasons of Business 13:22 - Don't Fall In Love With Your Bill 22:31 - 5 Dragons 31:41 - Fear of Failure 41:00 -EndClay Staireshttps://claystaires.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-staires-33511241/https://x.com/claystaireshttps://www.facebook.com/clay.staireshttps://www.youtube.com/@claystaires482

My guest for Episode #507 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Wendy K. Smith, co-author of the book Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. She's also one of the keynote speakers at this year's AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence) annual conference. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Enter to win a copy of the book! Wendy is the Dana J. Johnson professor of management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. She earned her PhD in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, where she began her intensive research on strategic paradoxes—how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory yet interdependent demands. Working with executives globally, she has been a noted keynote speaker and teacher for audiences worldwide. Her research, published among the top journals in the field, has received numerous awards, including the Web of Science Highly Cited Research Award (2019, 2020, and 2021) for being among the one percent most-cited researchers in her field. Wendy lives in Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and the family dog. In this episode, Wendy discusses strategic paradoxes and how leaders can effectively navigate contradictory yet interdependent demands. Our conversation covers practical examples from Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System, highlighting how "both/and thinking" can lead to innovative solutions and improved performance. Wendy also shares the emotional and cognitive challenges of embracing paradoxes, offering insights into how organizations can create environments that support dynamic, integrative thinking. This episode is a deep dive into the nuances of leadership, organizational behavior, and the power of embracing complexity in problem-solving. Questions, Notes, and Highlights: What are strategic paradoxes? The need or opportunity to break paradoxes? Good examples of both/and thinking in different businesses? Origins in lean manufacturing Just-in-time but hold no inventory High quality but also super fast Focusing on both short-term and long-term? Opportunities for startups to exploit new both/and thinking? Process as a dirty word in startups? We can't vs. we haven't figured it out yet? Both/and focus on customers and employees? Connections to Amy Edmondson and Psychological Safety? The Dr. Brian Goldman TED Talk Give us a preview of your keynote talk for AME? A teaser… The podcast is brought to you by Stiles Associates, the premier executive search firm specializing in the placement of Lean Transformation executives. With a track record of success spanning over 30 years, it's been the trusted partner for the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare sectors. Learn more. This podcast is part of the #LeanCommunicators network. 

In today's episode, we are interviewing Gwen Young, the CEO of Women Business Collaborative (WBC).  Ms. Young is also a Visiting Scholar at the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University.  She has had an amazing career, formerly serving as the Director of the Global Women's Leadership Initiative at the Wilson Center.  Prior to that she worked at some amazing international organizations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Medecins Sans Frontieres, the International Rescue Committee, and the Harvard Institute for International Development.  She is our first CEO guest and we were very excited to learn about her work at WBC and about her career. Please take a few minutes to listen to this episode, her stories and her words of wisdom make this a can't miss episode!

Littler Women's Leadership Initiative co-chair Margaret Parnell Hogan, interviews fellow Littler attorney Dionysia L. Johnson-Massie, about how respecting women in the workplace helps recruit and retain crucial talent, among other IE&D efforts.

Dr. Michaela Musilova, an accomplished astrobiologist, author, and analog astronaut, joins the She Geeks Out podcast to discuss her mission of making science and climate change accessible to all. She shares insights from her space-related research and leadership roles, including being part of Homeward Bound Excursions empowering women in STEMM.  [00:00:16] Dr. Michaela Musilova, astrobiologist, author.[00:06:00] Importance of sharing pronouns.[00:09:42] Space dreams and inspiration.[00:13:36] Overcoming obstacles to study abroad.[00:15:00] Life on other planets.[00:21:35] Blackmailed out of grant.[00:23:11] Overcoming challenges and guilt.[00:26:57] Overcoming financial challenges in Hawaii.[00:32:31] Passion for astrobiology research.[00:36:06] Building settlements on Mars.[00:38:25] Space exploration and balance.[00:43:36] An impactful expedition experience.[00:44:29] Female leadership in STEM fields.[00:48:33] Pursuing Science and Technology[00:52:18] Creating your own path.[00:57:50] Geeking out about rocks.[09:23] Sign up for our mailing list. Links mentioned: Leading DEI Conversations program: https://bit.ly/49JosgNhttps://www.instagram.com/astro_michaelahttps://twitter.com/astro_michaelahttps://www.facebook.com/astroMichaelaMichaela's Chuffed Funding Campaign: https://chuffed.org/project/astrosevensummits Visit us at https://shegeeksout.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out SGOLearning.com and SheGeeksOut.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week I want to revisit an insightful conversation about invitation with Dr. Linda Hill.    Dr. Linda Hill is the Wallace Brett Dohm Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and the chair of the Leadership Initiative. She is regarded as one of the top experts on leadership and is the co-author of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation and Being the Boss. Dr. Hill is also the co-founder of Paradox Strategies and the co-creator of the Innovation Quotient. She was named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management thinkers in the world in 2013 and received the Thinkers50 Innovation Award in 2015.  Her TED Talk, How to Manage Our Collective Creativity, has gotten more than 2 million views.      THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders and aspiring innovators.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… there is a misconception about leadership and leading innovation.  Leadership is communicating a vision and inspiring others to fulfill that vision.  Leading innovation is about creating an environment for people to be willing to go down that innovation path with you. The innovation path is paved with a greater purpose to do the hard, emotional, and intellectual work of innovating.       According to Dr. Hill, here are the 3 things we know about innovation:    1. Innovations are not the result of individuals having ‘aha' moments but are a result of a diverse collaboration of people.   2. You cannot plan an innovation; it's a messy process of discovery riddled with error.  3.  Innovations are a combination of ideas.    If you want to lead and inspire innovation, you must have a culture where people are willing to get their hands dirty but also feel like they are part of the process.    WHAT I LOVE MOST… this episode is a crash course in how to be a leader and lead change when you are trying to drive innovation.  Yes, leading change is different from leading innovation - it's about creating an environment to let people co-create with you. Simply, let yourself breathe and give yourself and your team time to try things. Finally, I love Dr. Hill's idea that innovation is a voluntary act…a bottom-up journey and not the other way around.      Running time: 38:42   Subscribe on iTunes    Find Tiffani Online: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn    Find Linda Online: TED Talk  Bio 

This is the second episode of the “Women Leaders Series,” a collaboration between Brand & New and The Women's LeadershIP Initiative. The series celebrates the unique leadership qualities of women, including their collaborative and empathetic approach to success. It brings together women leaders in diverse roles and represents various organization types in the brands and IP ecosystem. These women are at the forefront of industry trends and the conversation around how the landscape for women leaders is being shaped today.Today is International Women's Day. Held annually on March 8, International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In recognition of this, today's episode of Brand & New previews INTA's soon-to-be-published “gender indicator study.” Last year, a diverse project team of INTA members developed a survey investigating how gender affects the experience of trademark practitioners in the workplace, with a focus on representation, career progression, and work-life integration. The survey was sent out to INTA members late last year and respondents, including both men and women, from more than 90 jurisdictions participated and shared their views. Given the global and diverse nature of our community, the research aims to uncover deep insight into the gender-based experiences of trademark practitioners around the world today, reveal the key indicators shaping those experiences and defining our workplace, and capture how IP professionals feel about their own experiences. While the survey suggests that progress is being made, there is still much to be done to truly improve the experiences of women in the trademark field.Our guests are Rachel Armstrong, Shwetasree Majumder, and Muireann Bolger. Ms. Armstrong is a Partner at Gowling WLG and based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Rachel serves on the Women's LeadershIP Initiative Project Team and on INTA's Brands and Innovation Committee. Ms. Majumder is a Managing Partner of Fidus Law Chambers, based in Nodia, India. She serves on the INTA's DEI Council and the Enforcement Committee. She is also a past board member. And, Ms. Bolger is Deputy Group Editor at World IP Review, based in London, England. She takes the lead on all DEI-related coverage for World IP Review and is a co-author of INTA's gender indictor story. Resources: About Rachel Armstrong About Shwetasree Majumder About Muireann Bolger International Women's Day 2024 (internationalwomensday.com) The Women's LeadershIP Initiative (inta.org) World IP Review's Diversity Channel (worldipreview.com) Women Leaders Series: Advancing Athlete Rights (Brand & New, February 2024) Striving for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an Outside IP Counsel (Brand & New, April 2022) Women's Empowerment in Intellectual Property (Brand & New, March 2022)

In this episode of the Leadership Initiative, join Dr. Lori Kendall in a thought-provoking conversation with Chris Phillips, Vice President and General Manager of Geo at Google about the importance of inclusivity, active listening, and fostering diverse teams to drive success. Explore the dynamic intersection of leadership, technology, and diversity as Chris shares invaluable insights […]

This episode of Brand & New is the first in the “Women Leaders Series,” hosted in collaboration with The Women's LeadershIP Initiative. INTA launched The Women's LeadershIP Initiative to champion and advance women's leadership in intellectual property. The Initiative also provides the Association with a vehicle for sustained programs to help women in the IP community advance their careers and achieve professional success.The “Women Leaders Series” brings together women leaders in diverse roles and representing various organization types in the brands and IP ecosystem. They are at the forefront of the conversation around how the landscape for women leaders is being shaped today.Our guest today is Malaika Underwood. Ms. Underwood is CEO of Sandlot Technology Incorporated. She also retired from the USA Baseball Women's National Team last year with the record for longest-tenured player on a USA Baseball National Team, man or woman. She earned five Women's Baseball World Cup medals, as well as two Women's Baseball World Cup All-Tournament Team selections. In 2015, she was honored by USA Baseball as Sportswoman of the Year. Currently, Ms. Underwood is an Assistant Coach for the USA Baseball Women's National Team.Ms. Underwood has over 17 years of experience as a sports business executive. Before joining Sandlot, Ms. Underwood served as interim CEO at OneTeam Partners. OneTeam launched in 2019 as a joint venture between the NFL Players Association, MLB Players Association, and RedBird Capital to maximize the collective value of athletes' rights through group licensing, marketing, media, and other ventures.As interim CEO, Underwood managed the company through a major transition following the founding CEO's departure and guided the company through the final months of the sale of Redbird Capital's equity. That transaction valued OneTeam at US $1.8 billon.Ms. Underwood also developed and executed the strategy for OneTeam's college business, creating the largest group rights program in the world. Prior to assuming the interim CEO role, Ms. Underwood was Senior Vice President of Licensing where she provided oversight for the company's growing consumer products business. In 2021, Ms. Underwood was named one of Sports Business Journal's 40 Under 40. In the same year, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in NCAA v. Alston, paving the way for college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for the first time. Unlike professional athletes, amateurs cannot be paid for their contributions to a team. While this has not changed, the NCAA has been forced to change its rules regarding NIL rights of student athletes. This has been a game changer for sports. Ms. Underwood is not only an expert on the topic, she is also deeply passionate about it!Resources:Malaika Underwood – Athlete Bio (teamusa.com)Supreme Court Strikes NCAA's Limits on Education-Related Benefits for Student Athletes (U.S. News, June 2021)Malaika Underwood: Writing Her Own Story (usabaseball.com, February 2021)Forty Under 40: Malaika Underwood (Sports Business Journal, June 2021)Three Questions for Malaika Underwood (INTA Bulletin, November 2023)The Women's LeadershIP Initiative (inta.org)

In this episode of Curbside Consults, Dr. Adriann Begay, member of the Navajo Nation, shares her journey into medicine. Dr. Begay is Tábaahi (Edge of the Water clan) and born for Bít'ahnii (Folded Arms People clan). Her maternal grandparents are Ta'néészahnii (Badlands People clan) and paternal grandparents are Tl'aashchí'í (Red Cheek People clan). While raising three children, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona and received a medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine through the Indians into Medicine program. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Arizona and has since worked for the Indian Health Service. She also serves as Senior Officer at the HEAL (Health, Equity, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, a global health fellowship program. Her career is dedicated to elevating healthcare for American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN).

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Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and our interview with Jenny Edwards, the Capital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative panel discussion, overdose prevention in childcare programs, TORO book launch party, IT Child, upcoming trainings, mindful moments with Kim Polstein, some awesome bright ideas and more! 30 Days of PlayInterview with Jenny EdwardsCapital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative Panel DiscussionNYS's Overdose Prevention LetterTORO Book Launch PartyIT ChildUpcoming TrainingsBright Ideas--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Will the church stand up and accept its role in our culture? That is needed component in today's culture, and Jim Subers is dedicating his life to help believers fulfill their God-given roles to this end. Jim is man with a big heart for Jesus, and he lives to see the people of God begin to recognize who they are in the big picture. He leads a leadship initiative to this end - it is called "4 Central Florida."

In honor of Domestic Violence Month, the Government Law Center and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Albany Law School and community partners co-hosted “Cultural Responsiveness in Domestic Violence Services.” Panelists discussed the role of culture in violence prevention, how victims experience abuse in culturally specific ways, and strategies to practice cultural responsiveness and cultural humility in domestic violence services. Participants: Norina Melita, Esq., as emcee Prof. Jaya Connors, Director of the Field Placement Clinic at Albany Law School, former Director of the Family Violence Litigation Clinic Somaia Sharif Zada, Afghan attorney refugee, part of the Unified Court System's Judges for Career Opportunities for Refugees (J-COR) program Demekia Santana, Advocate and Assistant Program Director, Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties, Montgomery County Domestic Violence & Crime Victim Services Anna Breitegger '24, J.D. Candidate and Co-Chair of the Women's Law Caucus at Albany Law School Hon. Lisa M. Fisher, Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, as moderator Elizabeth Cronin, Esq., Director of the NYS Office for Victim Services Lindsey Crusan-Muse, Director of St. Peter's Crime Victim Services for St. Peter's Health Partners Remla Parthasarathy, Managing Attorney for Crime Victims at Empire Justice Center and Project Leader for the Crime Victims Legal Network William Rivera, Crisis Intervention Director for Opportunities for Otsego, as moderator Keri Boedigheimer, Rensselaer County Domestic Violence Courts Resource Coordinator Hon. Esther M. Morgenstern, Justice of the Supreme Court, Kings County, National Mentor Court for IDV Hon. Brian D. Burns, Justice of the Supreme Court, Otsego County IDV Hon. Rebecca A. Slezak, Justice of the Supreme Court, Montgomery County IDV, as moderator Partners/Presented By: Montgomery County Bar Association Women's Leadership Initiative at Albany Law School Women's Law Caucus at Albany Law School Government Law Center at Albany Law School Third Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee Fourth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee National Association of Women Judges, New York Chapter New York State Bar Association, Women in Law Section The Capital District Women's Bar Association Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association Albany County Bar Association Adirondack Women's Bar Association Schenectady County Bar Association Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York The Legal Project Vella Carbone & Vinson, LLP Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC

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Dr. Laura Berenstain is a physician, professional leadership coach, author, and speaker. She is a passionate advocate for equity, social justice, and changing culture through both individual and systemic efforts. Laura helps her coaching clients navigate life and career transitions, while improving their emotional agility, communication, and negotiation skills.  She guides her clients in identifying their individual definition of success utilizing personal values, increased self-awareness, and principles of positive psychology, mindfulness, and resilience. Laura is also a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, enabling her to help clients find and utilize individualized approaches to their well-being. With over three decades of experience as a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, Laura currently serves on American Society of Anesthesiologists committees for Physician Well-being, Women Anesthesiologists, Professional Development, and chaired the ASA Workgroup for Long-term Mentoring. She is also an Advisory Board member and Coach for the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia's Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative and Board of Directors member for the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society. Laura also is a Coach for the American Medical Women's Association ELEVATE program.    We discuss topics including: How she became interested in coaching and mindfulness outside of medicine That it is ok to branch out outside of your profession How to make yourself a priority and living your life Understanding the different forms of mindfulness Mindful walks, Mindful Breathing and Mindful Eating all encompass mindfulness   SHOW NOTES: www.lauraberenstain.com https://twitter.com/LBerenstain   ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

In episode 22 of the Missouri City View podcast, we speak with Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, who was recently chosen as part of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. This yearlong Initiative brings mayors and city leaders from around the world together for extensive training to advance their leadership, strengthen their city halls and deliver results for their communities.Bloomberg Article: Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Announces Seventh Class of MayorsPartner Social Handles: Tag Bloomberg Philanthropies on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Tag the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative on Twitter and LinkedIn. Tag the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Tag Harvard University on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. KRCG Article: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe Chosen for Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership InitiativeBe sure to subscribe to Missouri City View and leave us a review in your favorite podcast app! Learn more at www.mocities.com.Follow MML!www.facebook.com/mocitieswww.twitter.com/mocitieswww.linkedin.com/company/mocities

This podcast episode highlights the inspiring stories of two women who have overcome Impostor Syndrome through hard work and determination: Dr. Tulinda Larsen and Katie Ann Powell. They discuss initiatives like the Utah Women's Leadership Initiative and concepts such as Partnering for Equality and Equal Parenting to help people gain the knowledge and confidence to make sound financial decisions and achieve their goals. Utah Money Moms provides a wealth of resources to help people learn the basics of financial management, turn their dreams into reality, and become financially independent. Through these initiatives and concepts, people can develop the skills they need to break through barriers and achieve success. (00:00:00) Dr. Talinda Larson (00:05:30) Dr. Larson's Career Journey (00:11:50) Overcoming Impostor Syndrome (00:18:16) Partnering for Equality (00:24:06) Equal Parenting

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Retired Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, who served as the Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard, the first woman to serve in this position. Admiral Bert's accomplishments are too numerous to note here, but her Wikipedia page is sure to impress. We discuss Coast Guard responsibilities, what the Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard does, some of Admiral Bert's more memorable engagements, and the Admiral's founding of the Coast Guard Women's Leadership Initiative and Leadership Diversity Advisory Council. ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PODCAST ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL  AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. ALL LEGAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY PRACTICING IN THE APPLICABLE AREA OF LAW. ©2023 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.  All Rights Reserved

Wendy K. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management, faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware and fellow at The Academy of Management. She earned her PhD in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, where she began her intensive research on strategic paradoxes—how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory, yet interdependent demands. Working with executives and scholars globally, she received the Web of Science Highly Cited Research Award (4 years in a row) for being among the 1 percent most-cited researchers in her field and received the Decade Award from the Academy of Management Review for the most cited paper in the past 10 years as well as a fellow at the Academy of Management. Her work has been published in such journals as Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Harvard Business Review, Organization Science, and Management Science. She has taught at the University of Delaware, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania–Wharton while helping senior leaders and middle managers all over the world address issues of interpersonal dynamics, team performance, organizational change, and innovation. Her book, Both/And Thinking is published by Harvard Business Review and was #1 new release on Amazon. Wendy lives in Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and the family dog.   Wendy had a number of amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “There's other pathways to things that we don't often see” (9:25). “Where I could really feel impact was at this very local level” (12:25). “The big idea of [my book] Both/And Thinking is that we live in a world where we tend to pull things apart and make a choice between them and see the either/or, see the black and white, and we argue that's limited and it's detrimental at worst. There's a better way of seeing these things intertwine with one another” (15:40). “The people that are least confident about knowing who they are, what they're going to do in the world, and whether they're going to succeed, are college students” (16:20). “This sense of having to prove [oneself] constrains actually experimenting and being [oneself] along the way” (17:05). “A dilemma is a moment in time defined in a very specific time and space where you're choosing between two different options and it's begging you to make a choice” (26:45). “Paradoxes are these persistent, ever-present tensions that underlie our dilemmas and keep popping up” (27:00). “There's this constant tension that we all feel around performing well, doing well, being in the moment, and learning and growing and feeling that discomfort of learning and growth” (27:10). “The dilemma of passion vs. performance shows up all over the place and we tend to pit those against each other” (36:10). “The more that we feel passionate, the more that we feel joyful, the more engaged and the better performing we are. These opposing pressures actually reinforce each other” (36:30). “I think an invitation is a chance to allow people to have their own point of view rather than telling them what they think and providing the respect to others that I'm curious about that point of view” (38:10). “One of the ways that we tend to ‘either/or' a lot is in relationship with other people” (38:30). “We grow from taking a pause from our regular routines and lives” (42:45). “Part of ‘both/and' is pulling out or decisions into a broader perspective where we are making these micro shifts, oscillating, experimenting, balancing, trying along the way, that not every decision is the ultimate moment of truth” (47:15). “How do you navigate in a space that's not ideal for who you are?” (50:20). “Activism has a very black and white perspective; I am going to assert what I believe and be loud and proud about it. There's a place for that and it's an important piece, and it doesn't always get stuff done. What we really need in order to move forward is more nuanced diplomacy and collaboration across opposing ideas” (52:50). “Leaders need to have a varied toolkit in how they lead” (55:15). “Frankly, there's a lot more common ground on many of these [political] issues than there is difference” (57:20). “It's not just your own individual performance, but your performance and your success is dependent on how you raise up and create the conditions for other people's success as well” (1:04:50).   Additionally, you can find everything you need to know about Wendy's book, Both/And Thinking, here. You can also connect with Wendy on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and by email (hello@bothandthinking.net). Thank you so much to Wendy for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.

In a world of either/or tradeoffs, it sometimes pays to explore the possibility of and/or. By changing our perspective and embracing paradox, we can see possibilities that were obscured by our tendency to see only tradeoffs. Wendy K. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Business at the University of Delaware and co-founder of the Women's Leadership Initiative. She is also an author, and with Marianne Lewis, their latest book is Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems, about how to navigate the inevitable paradoxes and demands of life and the world. Wendy and Greg discuss Wendy's book and what she has learned about paradoxes and the changes made possible when you replace ‘Either/Or thinking with ‘Both/And' thinking. They discuss this approach and how you can learn from fields as diverse as philosophy, therapy, and improv, as well as Wendy's three conditions of Change, Plurality, and Scarcity. Gregory LaBlanc is a lifelong educator with degrees in History, PPE, Business, and Law, Greg currently teaches at Berkeley, Stanford, and HEC Paris. He has taught in multiple disciplines, from Engineering to Economics, from Biology to Business, from Psychology to Philosophy. He is the host of the unSILOed podcast. unSILOed is produced by University FM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Cindy Moehring is the Founder and Executive Chair of the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative at Walton College. Before joining Walton College, she had 27 years of leadership experience, most recently at Walmart, Inc. where she spent the last 20 years collaborating with the Walmart Board of Directors, four of the five Walmart CEOs, C-suite executives, and other senior leaders to drive global, technology, culture, risk management and governance change across the enterprise. Moehring spearheaded the transformation of Walmart's global culture of integrity in the wake of Walmart's foreign corrupt practices act investigation. She developed and implemented a global ethics program in 27 countries for over 2 million employees. In this episode, Cindy takes us through a history lesson on how business ethics and integrity became part of the core principles of an organization. She also shares how her career in this unique field started and the  impacts it had on  her. Additionally, Moehring discusses how the Walton Business Integrity Leadership Initiative came to be and takes us through how they have incorporated business integrity into Walton's curriculum.

Dr. Wendy K. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. She earned her Ph.D. in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School. She began her intensive research on strategic paradoxes—how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory yet interdependent demands. Working with executives and scholars globally, she received the Web of Science Highly Cited Research Award (2019, 2020, and 2021) for being among her field's 1 percent most-cited researchers. She received the Decade Award (2021) from the Academy of Management Review for the most cited paper in the past ten years. Her work has been published in such journals as the Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Harvard Business Review, OrganizationScience, and Management Science. She has taught at the University of Delaware, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania–Wharton while helping senior leaders and middle managers worldwide address issues of interpersonal dynamics, team performance, organizational change, and innovation. Wendy lives in Philadelphia with her husband, three children, and the family dog.Connecting with Dr. Wendy SmithTwitter: @profwendysmithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wendy-Smith-111141458290288 Instagram: @prof.wendysmithA Quote From This Episode"Our mission is to invite people to not see tensions as a bad thing. But rather see tensions as a force of life, where we, as individuals, have the opportunity, have the agency to approach them differently."The Discovering Leadership TextbookDiscovering Leadership: Designing Your Success by Middlebrooks, Allen, McNutt, and MorrisonResources/Authors Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems  by Wendy Smith & Marianne Lewis  Book - Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words by David Whyte Book - Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don't Agree with or Like or Trust  by Adam Kahane Book - A More Just Future: Psychological Tools for Reckoning with Our Past and Driving Social Change by Dolly Chugh Newsletter - Dolly Chugh - Dear Good People About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Plan now for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 12-15, 2023.

In a world of either/or tradeoffs, it sometimes pays to explore the possibility of and/or. By changing our perspective and embracing paradox, we can see possibilities that were obscured by our tendency to see only tradeoffs.Wendy K. Smith is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Business at the University of Delaware and co-founder of the Women's Leadership Initiative. She is also an author, and with Marianne Lewis their latest book is Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems, about how to navigate the inevitable paradoxes and demands of life and the world.Wendy and Greg discuss Wendy's book and what she has learned about paradoxes and the changes made possible when you replace ‘Either/Or thinking with ‘Both/And' thinking. They discuss this approach and how you can learn from fields as diverse as philosophy, therapy, and improv, as well as Wendy's three conditions of Change, Plurality, and Scarcity.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:The power of listening24:24: Listening is a form of respect. It doesn't mean you have to agree. It means you have to engage, or it doesn't mean that you are agreeing. It means that you are respecting somebody, that they have a different point of view than you, and you're engaging and accepting that there is a different point of view out there. And sometimes, listening to hard things that we absolutely don't agree with with curiosity can be a really powerful tool to be able to get to a better point.Adopting a paradox mindset is two things29:40: Adopting a paradox mindset is two things: It's both experiencing the tensions that are out there and applying a both/and approach to those tensions.Navigating the both/and space21:02: In order to effectively navigate in this both/and space, we have to be able to pull apart the opposing tensions and do a deep dive into understanding each one in service of a more profound, thoughtful, creative, and understood holistic synergy.How do we understand the relationship between both/and inherent approach and a socially constructed approach?06:49: There is an inherent nature to our world that is paradoxical, and our understanding of the world, our social construction, our framing, our mindsets, and surfaces, makes that salient to us, which gives us the power or the tools, the possibility to navigate our competing demands in another way.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Faculty Profile for Marya BesharovKelly Leonard with The Second CityThe Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model ExplainedThe Ontology of Organizational Paradox: A Quantum Approach by Tobias Hahn and Eric KnightCharles A. O'ReillyEllen LangerThe Second CityExploration and Exploitation in Organizational Learning by James G. MarchGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at University of DelawareProfessional Profile on Academy of ManagementWendy K. Smith on LinkedInWendy K. Smith on TwitterThe power of paradox: Dr. Wendy K. Smith at TEDxUDHer Work:Wendy K. Smith on Google ScholarBoth/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems

Wendy Smith: Both/And Thinking Wendy Smith is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. She earned her PhD in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, where she began her intensive research on strategic paradoxes—how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory, yet interdependent demands. She has received the Web of Science Highly Cited Research Award for being among the 1 percent most-cited researchers in her field and received the Decade Award from the Academy of Management Review for the most cited paper in the past 10 years. Her work has been published in such journals as Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Harvard Business Review, Organization Science, and Management Science. She has taught at the University of Delaware, Harvard, and Wharton while helping senior leaders and middle managers all over the world address issues of interpersonal dynamics, team performance, organizational change, and innovation. She is the author with Marianne Lewis of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creating Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. In this episode, Wendy and I discuss the dangers of either/or thinking and how that tendency limits our effectiveness. We explore how to shift to both/and thinking in order to resolve the most challenging problems. Plus, we share key tactics that will help us do this in more practical ways. Key Points Framing a decision as an either/or will often minimize short-term anxiety, but limits creative and innovative long-term possibilities. While easy to see both/and opportunities for others, we're likely to approach things as either/or when it's ourselves. An outside perspective from someone who's not emotionally connected is helpful. Changing the question we are asking is the most powerful to navigate paradoxes. Moving up a level when facing tough decisions can help us see the big picture. Consider shifting from “making a choice” to “choosing” in order to lead us towards better outcomes. Resources Mentioned Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creating Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems* by Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Ask Better Questions, with David Marquet (episode 454) How to Win the Long Game When the Short-Term Seems Bleak, with Dorie Clark (episode 550) The Leadership Struggles We See, with Muriel Wilkins (episode 559) How to Quit Bad Stuff Faster, with Annie Duke (episode 607) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Today I talk to Wendy K. Smith, a professor of management and faculty director at the Women's Leadership Initiative at the University of Delaware, and Marianne W. Lewis, the dean of Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati, about the power of using both/and thinking to solve your biggest problems. Go here to purchase their book Both/And Thinking: https://amzn.to/3Ff0flx. What We Discuss with Marianne W. Lewis and Wendy K. Smith About Both/and Thinking Both/and thinking is a versatile thinking style that helps you look at problems from multiple perspectives and find sustainable and creative solutions. By learning to use both/and thinking, you'll be able to think outside the box and solve problems in unique and innovative ways! Likewise, the mechanisms for navigating paradoxes are paradoxical. We need tools that can be adopted on an individual level. Marianne and Wendy show us how to change our mindsets to embrace both/and thinking and shift sentiments to find comfort with the discomfort of paradoxes. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/marianne-lewis-and-wendy-smith-both-and-thinking/  Brought to you by BiOptimizers and American Giant. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/VvtLYHC8wfw  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Did you hear my interview with Robin Sharma, one of the top personal mastery and leadership coaches in the world and a multiple-time number-one New York Times best-selling author? Catch up with episode 209: Robin Sharma on Why Changing the World Starts by Changing Ourselves ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/ 

We can better solve tough problems and make decisions we feel confident about, by not taking an either-or, black and white, or right and wrong approach to them. We are in a culture and media that is radically doing just that. And yet most truths and daily decisions we must make are not a result of right or wrong issues that we will live or die from, but rather, choices we make where one may prove more beneficial than another. When we hold things as right/wrong, good/bad, and either or we cause ourselves undo anxiety. And further, we are pressured to make one sided decisions without the wisdom we'd benefit from if we didn't view different perspectives as opposing forces. This show is meant to equip you to make smarter decisions, and with less anxiety and more confidence. With me is Wendy K. Smith, a Harvard educated, award-winning academic and the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at University of Delaware. She is an expert on organizational paradoxes, exploring how leaders and individuals effectively respond to contradictory, yet interdependent demands. She spends her time continually working to better manage the paradoxes of life that we all face. Wendy's research focuses on strategic paradoxes – how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory agendas. Not with us, but a co-author of their new book,"Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems" is Marianne W. Lewis who is dean and professor of management at the Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati. Marianne too is  thought leader in organizational paradoxes exploring tensions and competing demands surrounding leadership and innovation. Again, the book containing the message in the following discussion is Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems which you can find at Amazon or anywhere. Self-Help(ful) is presented by Ziglar, the most trusted brand in personal and business development impacting over 250 million people worldwide. Visit Ziglar.com to see how they can inspire your true performance. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy