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Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk ​The Arena​ gives you direct access to some of the most respected coaching minds in the world. Led by HOFer Sherri Coale, Brook Cupps, Geron Stokes, and Eli Leiker. Leaders who have built winning programs, led at the highest levels, and shaped the next generation of elite performers. The Arena is a Learning Leader Circle for Coaches only. We are opening applications now for our first cohort. If you'd like to be part of it, ​CLICK HERE to apply​. Once the cohort is full, we will be pausing applications. This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader In Patient Pursuit of Greatness – In the spring of 2012, General McChrystal was teaching a leadership class at Yale. That's when he met Tony Reno. He said about the meeting, “Not many things materially affect my trajectory. But this time was different. What was different? Coach Reno.” The goal of the program: “Leave the jersey better than you found it.”  The team creed, a pledge written by players on Team 142 (the 2014 squad), as they do at the start of every practice: “I vow to believe in the process, I am mentally and physically tough, I compete with passion and overcome any challenges. I stand tall alongside my family at all times, I challenge my brother, believe in him, hold him accountable. As I create my own path I always put team before myself, I strive for excellence on and off the field, I hold myself to a higher standard. I am a Yale football player.” Standards - Every player must recite the creed. The younger players are coached by the older players. The brick tradition - At each practice, one player presents his brick, then adds it to the others in the tunnel-- a visual reminder of the team's solidarity. Reno instituted the tradition to build camaraderie through candid reflection. Hero, Hometown, Hardship, Highlight. Someone who has impacted you. One word for the season. His players went to bat for him. On December 28, Casey Gerald '09, a cornerback, and 63 other former players sent a letter endorsing Coach Reno's candidacy to athletic director Tom Beckett, and later to president Richard Levin and provost Peter Salovey. 12 days later, he earned the job. Gettysburg Retreat: Yale's football team takes an annual retreat to Gettysburg with McChrystal to focus on leadership, bonding, and team culture. Presidential Leadership - Lead people, but don't do it for them. When his players host recruits, they will tell Coach Reno if their character aligns with being a Yale football player.  Coach Reno names a player of the day for each practice. The one who lives out their values and the Yale football player creed. Life/Career advice - Help you become the best version of yourself in all you do. Make you an elite leader. Maximize you as a football player. Help you find your passion.

Compassion and clothing aren't really thought of in the same breath, but listen to how they are. Dr. Richard I. Levin, CEO and President of the Gold Foundation joins Marcus to talk ancient history, humanism in medicine and healthcare and how a simple piece of clothing emblemizes empathy. Can you imagine growing up in a house that doubled as a doctor's office? Dr. Levin can…and did. Hear Marcus ask about a favorite musician and hear Dr. Levin's response that further highlights the distinction of those called to healthcare. If you've ever wondered about a doctor's white coat, what six weeks with a patient is like or how new generations of docs are embracing humanism, this episode is for you. Key topics:00:00 – Introduction00:41 – Richard Levin, MD talks about The Gold Foundation and the history of modern medicine. 07:32 – Marcus asks about humanity's loss of that sacred connection between patient and doctor. The two go on to talk about The Gold Foundation's goals to find that connection. 13:01 – Marcus asks about Dr. Levin's personal history and inspiration into medicine. 18:00 – Dr. Levin shares a story about a heart attack patient during his 3rd year as a medical student. 25:20 – Marcus and Dr. Levin talk about The Gold Foundation's influence on the industry of medicine and humanistic healthcare.32:06 – Dr. Levin talks about the seamstress that gave him his first real white coat as a doctor and the effect it had on him as a new doctor.40:20 – Marcus asks his random questions of Dr. Levin. Dr. Levin wants everyone to know that “All human beings have a fundamental right, not only to healthcare, but to humanistic practiced healthcare in which scient provides the truth and compassion speaks that truth to the heart.”47:38 – Thank you and conclusions!  Resources for you: Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Learn more about the Gold Foundation: https://www.gold-foundation.org/Subscribe to the Compassion & Courage podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastMore About Richard Levin, MD:Richard Levin, MD is President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Vice-Principal for Health Affairs at McGill University. He was Vice Dean for Education, Faculty and Academic Affairs, and a Professor of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine. He is an Attending Emeritus at Bellevue Hospital. He also served as President of the Council of Deans of the Faculties of Medicine of Quebec and Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Resident Matching Service.Date: 11/28/2022Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 78 – Dr. Richard Levin - Keeping Humanism at the Center of Healthcare

Richard Levin is the VP of Global Sales at cryptonews.com, one of the largest global crypto media organizations. Richard is also the Founder of seedsecure.io.In this conversation, we discuss: - Building in a bear market - Growing cryptonews.com into a top 10 media outlet - Getting paid in crypto- Growth of USDT TRC-20- Crypto events - DeFi still buzzing - 3AC founders going missing - Celsius and Alex Mashinsky - BTC & ETH - SOL, AVAX, NEAR, ATOM - CityVerse- Life in NYC - Seed SecureCryptonewsWebsite: cryptonews.comTwitter: @cryptonewsTelegram: @cryptonews_officialLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cryptonewscom Richard LevinTwitter: @BonjourBitcoinLinkedIn: Richard Levin Seed SecureWebsite: seedsecure.ioCityVerseWebsite: cityverse.ggTwitter: @NYCityverse---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

John Ricker of Cointelegraph, James Bowater of Crypto AM, Ben Armstrong of BitBoy Crypto, Alejandra Corbella of Crypto Babes, Richard Levin and CryptoWendy of Beyond Associates discusses Role of Media in Crypto. 

Whether you're a leader or a manager, the chances are that you occasionally (or regularly) find yourself dealing with difficult situations. Coaching is an increasingly popular way of helping people develop the skills, habits, and mindsets needed to reach their full potential by better understanding themselves, their goals, and the situations they encounter. Today’s guest is Dr. Richard Levin. Richard is widely recognized as one of the first executive coaches. He is one of a half-dozen global leaders who have created and shaped the coaching profession since its inception in the 1980’s. As the founder and principal of Richard Levin & Associates (the first executive coaching firm, and the first network of independent executive coaches); as co-author of the popular and powerful book Shared Purpose: Working Together to Build Strong Families and High Performance Companies; and as a founder of Boston University’s Center on Work and Family, Richard has stretched the boundaries of creativity, inclusiveness, and collaboration to build extraordinary organizations. Richard and I talk about coaching - what coaching is, how it's different from therapy or advising, who should get coaching, the future of coaching, and what to do if you or a team member want coaching but your organizanization doesn't have the budget for it. Members of the Modern Manager community get a resource packet that consists of CFAR’s boldest thinking on executive coaching, strategy, culture, and organizational behavior. This valuable resource includes learnings and writings of CFAR’s top leaders and has never before been available to the public. Get it when you join the Modern Manager community. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox. Read the related blog article: Executive Coaching Isn’t Just for Executives KEEP UP WITH RICHARD Website: www.cfar.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjlevin/ Website Bio: https://www.cfar.com/Levin/ Key Takeaways: Dr. Richard Levin, a psychologist by training, founded the world’s first “executive coaching firm” in the 1980’s. Since then, the field has grown exponentially. Coaching helps leaders become their best selves. It can include everything from avoiding burnout to communication skills. Coaches act as thought partners to

Richard Levin is the VP of Global Sales at Cryptonews, one of the largest global crypto media organizations. In this episode, we discuss: - The history of Bitcoin- Where to learn about Bitcoin- Getting paid in BTC- BTC Conference in Miami- Day-to-day at Cryptonews  - Crypto in NYC - Dogecoin  Cryptonews - Website: cryptonews.com - Twitter: @cryptonews - Telegram: @cryptonews_official Seed Secure: - Website: seedsecure.io Richard Levin- Twitter: @BonjourBitcoin ------------------------------------------------------------------------CoinPokerCoinPoker is a revolutionary blockchain technology-based platform that was developed by an ambitious team of poker lovers.CoinPoker uses USDT as the main in-game currency and CHP as in-game fuel, offering all benefits of the crypto world alongside. CoinPoker also features instant and secure transactions using USDT, ETH, BTC or CHP tokens and no KYC.CoinPoker users get huge promotions, as they give away thousands in fiat value each week. CHP is the currency of the CoinPoker economy providing players with exclusive benefits and supports future developments delivered to the CoinPoker community.Play some hands, collect wins, and cash out in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or CHP!Twitter: @CoinPoker_OFFWebsite: coinpoker.comTelegram: @officialcoinpoker------------------------------------------------------------------------Nhash.ioNhash has emerged onto the scene as one of the top tier crypto mining platforms as they make cryptocurrency mining an easy, smart and rewarding experience for everybody.With years of experience, Nhash offers computing power so you can mine bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin and more. Nhash has some of the most affordable pricing in the business ensuring users can begin mining for as low as $70.You can start mining today with zero maintenance fees and returns upwards of $5,000. Share your referral code with friends and family to multiply your gains and expand your network.Nhash is currently running a promotion that gets you a $30 coupon and $5 bonus for joining.This is literally the best way to join the crypto mining revolution!Website: nhash.io

"The understanding is it's the state's responsibility to set up a school system with proper funding that will meet the needs of all the kids across the state. We've got 610 school districts, which is a lot even for a state our size, which is 11 million people, and that creates two concerns about the funding formula - one is adequacy and one is equity."Featured guest: Howard Fleeter, economist & Ohio Education Policy Institute consultant  Dr. Howard B. Fleeter received his BA from Northwestern University and a Ph.D in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.  He was a faculty member in the School of Public Policy and Management at Ohio State University from 1989-1999, where he taught courses in Public Sector Economics, Public Finance, and State and Local Government Finance.  He was a four-time recipient of the School's “Faculty of the Year” award for excellence in teaching.  Fleeter was also a faculty member in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1999-2001, where he taught courses in the Economics of Education and School Finance.  His research has focused on state and local government finance, education funding and education policy, and applied microeconomics. He joined Richard Levin and William Driscoll as a partner in the research and consulting firm Levin, Driscoll & Fleeter in 2002.   Dr. Fleeter has extensive experience working with policymakers and stakeholders on issues of education and human services finance, tax reform and analysis, state budgeting, economic impact analysis, and other related policy issues.  Learn more about Dr. Fleeter's public policy research firm: https://www.fleeterandassociates.com/ In this episode:"The biggest issue for adequacy in the DeRolph decision was that the numbers that were used in the formula were just kind of plucked out of thin air... All of the numbers in the formula need to be based on some reasonable estimation of the cost of doing this particular thing." 0:40 - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's executive budget 1:30 - FY 20 & FY 21 funding formula frozen at FY 19 levels 2:15 - The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on school funding 3:50 - Understanding the DeRolph decision 4:30 - Ohio's constitutional guarantee for a system of common schools 5:00 - The inherent inequities of funding schools through property taxes 6:00 - The adequacy issue: "You need some sort of objective standard that every kid is going to get a reasonably high-quality education" 6:30 - The different costs of educating different students 7:30 - Effectively not having a school funding formula in place right now: "We've taken a bad situation and made it worse." 8:55 - Calculating the "base cost" per student 11:20 - Over-reliance on local property taxes 12:00 - How do you construct a school funding formula that complies with the Ohio Constitution? 13:00 - The Fair School Funding Plan, introduced as House Bill 1 this legislative session 15:00 - The plan for computing the state and local share based on property wealth and local income 16:00 - The Fair School Funding Plan's history as House Bill 305 and its future in the current budget process 19:00 - School funding in the Ohio Senate "Right now, that's a guessing game. No one has any idea what the Senate is going to do."Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents more than 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students.  This episode was recorded in February, 2021.

Thanks for tuning in to the Armor Men's Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by a special guest, Dr. Richard Levin, MD. Dr. Levin is a board-certified urologist practicing in the Austin are and joins the show today give listeners an inside look into a procedure known as Rezum.Rezum, aka water vapor therapy, is a technology which uses steam treat and reduce the size of an enlarged prostate gland. This condition is commonly known as benign prostatic hypertrophy and is typically seen in aging men. In fact, it is estimated that 50% of men over the age of 60 will experience urinary problems which range from incontinence, frequent urinating during the night, or incomplete bladder emptying. Dr. Mistry and Dr. Levin give listeners an in-depth look at this procedure and discuss the technology in some detail, as well as what patients can expect before and after their treatment.If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share us with a friend! As always, be well! Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice in 2007.We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at armormenshealth@gmail.com and we'll answer your question in an upcoming episode!Phone: (512) 238-0762Email: Armormenshealth@gmail.comWebsite: Armormenshealth.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester's Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620

In this episode, Todd Iarussi talks to Dr. Richard Levin, one of America's first executive coaches, and the CEO of Richard Levin and Associates (RLA). RLA is the only coaching firm on the 2018 Forbes list of the 50 best US management consulting firms.  Richard actually began his career as a psychologist, but at the request of his executive-level clients, began helping them approach business and leadership challenges by observing them in the workplace. In the process, he has helped to start and shape the field of executive coaching over the last 30-plus years.  Please enjoy one of American’s most experienced executive coaches talking about leadership, coaching, and culture development at the highest levels of organizations! What you'll hear in this episode: What informed Richard’s decision to become a psychologist (2:22) and how he made the transition to executive coach in the 80’s Richard’s opinion about whether or not shadowing and observing leaders in the workplace actually allows for an authentic assessment of their leadership. (16:18) How RLA’s network of 42 coaches makes it easier for organizations to find right the coach. (22:12) How a leader or CEO can work with an executive coach to begin developing the systems and practices that create high-performing, values-driven cultures. (28:12) Re-introducing a more civil discourse - and learning to listen more, trust more, and respect each other more as human beings. (37:55)   Resources: CFAR is the consulting organization that RLA has partnered with. Dr. Richard Levin and RLA's website: www.richardlevinassociates.com   Richard on Twitter: @R_Levin_Assoc Todd's website: www.rhinomind.com Todd on Twitter: @rhinomind

This week in Crypto Watch, Alan Kohler spoke to Richard Levin, Chair of the FinTech and Regulation Practice at the AmLaw 100 law firm Polsinelli.

Seguramente recordarás el tremendo enredo del hombre estrangulado que viajaba en un ascensor, sujeto por Richard Levin y Laura. Los dos mantenían el cadáver de pie, apretándolo contra las paredes metálicas, pero todo se había complicado con la aparición de un vecino del noveno piso que intentaba entrar en el ascensor. No cesa de preguntar: ¿por qué tiene la cara tan gris? ¿Y esa mirada fija? ¿No puede sostenerse en pie?Hay que pensar un plan para deshacerse del cadáver. Richard y Laura suben a casa de Peter y, cuando parece que nada puede ir peor, una visita inesperada hace que todo termine de complicarse. Este es el último episodio de 'Conflicto para cuatro' una serie de Historias de medianoche escrita por Pablo de Aldebarán e interpretada por José María Escuer, Rosa María Belda y Francisco La Hoz.

Seguramente recordarás el tremendo enredo del hombre estrangulado que viajaba en un ascensor, sujeto por Richard Levin y Laura. Los dos mantenían el cadáver de pie, apretándolo contra las paredes metálicas, pero todo se había complicado con la aparición de un vecino del noveno piso que intentaba entrar en el ascensor. No cesa de preguntar: ¿por qué tiene la cara tan gris? ¿Y esa mirada fija? ¿No puede sostenerse en pie?Hay que pensar un plan para deshacerse del cadáver. Richard y Laura suben a casa de Peter y, cuando parece que nada puede ir peor, una visita inesperada hace que todo termine de complicarse. Este es el último episodio de 'Conflicto para cuatro' una serie de Historias de medianoche escrita por Pablo de Aldebarán e interpretada por José María Escuer, Rosa María Belda y Francisco La Hoz.

Resultó que el banquero al que habían secuestrado Peter Osbourne y el señor Levin y por el que pedían 300.000 dólares, resultó ser un mayordomo vulgar y silvestre. Y el precio de un mayordomo, por muy útil que sea, no estaba bien cotizado. Así que Osbourne aceptó la dirección de un plan de ventas de bonos agrícolas que le ofreció un oscuro individuo de negocios bancarios.Finalmente resultó que los bonos eran falsificados por lo que Levin acabó en la cárcel y Osbourne en una clínica psiquiátrica. Un año después, en una fría noche de diciembre, Levin entra a un bar. Parece que los problemas andaban buscando a nuestro protagonista porque allí mismo se encuentra con Peter Osbourne. Hablando con la hermana de éste, Laura, Richard Levin se da cuenta de que su viejo amigo ha perdido totalmente el juicio. Es muy probable que hasta se haya escapado del manicomio.A la ecuación se une Frank Berlango, el hombre que les llevó a la cárcel por los bonos falsificados. Esta vez Berlango vuelve con una nueva proposición, un nuevo negocio ¿será de fiar?Este es el tercer de cuatro episodios que componen 'Conflicto para cuatro' una serie de Historias de medianoche escrita por Pablo de Aldebarán e interpretada por José María Escuer, Rosa María Belda y Francisco La Hoz.

Resultó que el banquero al que habían secuestrado Peter Osbourne y el señor Levin y por el que pedían 300.000 dólares, resultó ser un mayordomo vulgar y silvestre. Y el precio de un mayordomo, por muy útil que sea, no estaba bien cotizado. Así que Osbourne aceptó la dirección de un plan de ventas de bonos agrícolas que le ofreció un oscuro individuo de negocios bancarios.Finalmente resultó que los bonos eran falsificados por lo que Levin acabó en la cárcel y Osbourne en una clínica psiquiátrica. Un año después, en una fría noche de diciembre, Levin entra a un bar. Parece que los problemas andaban buscando a nuestro protagonista porque allí mismo se encuentra con Peter Osbourne. Hablando con la hermana de éste, Laura, Richard Levin se da cuenta de que su viejo amigo ha perdido totalmente el juicio. Es muy probable que hasta se haya escapado del manicomio.A la ecuación se une Frank Berlango, el hombre que les llevó a la cárcel por los bonos falsificados. Esta vez Berlango vuelve con una nueva proposición, un nuevo negocio ¿será de fiar?Este es el tercer de cuatro episodios que componen 'Conflicto para cuatro' una serie de Historias de medianoche escrita por Pablo de Aldebarán e interpretada por José María Escuer, Rosa María Belda y Francisco La Hoz.

Richard Levin tenía 28 años y un fuerte dolor de estómago por no haber probado bocado en todo el día. Allí, en aquella esquina en la 2nd Avenue del centro de Los Ángeles, no sabía que decisión tomar con los cinco dólares que le quedaban en el bolsillo. Podía comer algo y llenar el estómago o sentarse en la cómoda silla del barbero a que le afeitaran aquella barba desastrosa. Finalmente decidió  ir a la peluquería y el destino quiso que, en la puerta, se encontrara con su viejo amigo Peter Osbourne.Richard estaba pasando un mal momento, sin trabajo y sin dinero, pero Peter llegaba para cambiarle la vida y proponerle hacerse socios. Aquella noche los dos amigos fueron a cenar juntos al viejo apartamento de Peter, donde vivía con su hermana Laura. Los tres recordaron divertidas anécdotas que vivieron en el pasado, rieron y bebieron. Richard iba recuperando, con cada bocado, el entusiasmo por la vida, las ganas de hacer cosas, la esperanza de un futuro mejor.Peter se puso serio, tocaba hablar de negocios y advierte a Richard de que lo que le va a proponer es un negocio sucio, al margen de la ley ¿tráfico de armas? ¿de drogas? Pero no se trataba de eso, se trataba de algo con más riesgo: el tráfico de personas. Peter le propone a su viejo amigo que, junto con Laura, lleven a cabo un secuestro. ¿Aceptará Richard el negocio?Este es el primero de cuatro episodios que componen 'Conflicto para cuatro' una serie de Historias de medianoche escrita por Pablo de Aldebarán e interpretada por José María Escuer, Rosa María Belda y Francisco La Hoz.

Richard Levin tenía 28 años y un fuerte dolor de estómago por no haber probado bocado en todo el día. Allí, en aquella esquina en la 2nd Avenue del centro de Los Ángeles, no sabía que decisión tomar con los cinco dólares que le quedaban en el bolsillo. Podía comer algo y llenar el estómago o sentarse en la cómoda silla del barbero a que le afeitaran aquella barba desastrosa. Finalmente decidió  ir a la peluquería y el destino quiso que, en la puerta, se encontrara con su viejo amigo Peter Osbourne.Richard estaba pasando un mal momento, sin trabajo y sin dinero, pero Peter llegaba para cambiarle la vida y proponerle hacerse socios. Aquella noche los dos amigos fueron a cenar juntos al viejo apartamento de Peter, donde vivía con su hermana Laura. Los tres recordaron divertidas anécdotas que vivieron en el pasado, rieron y bebieron. Richard iba recuperando, con cada bocado, el entusiasmo por la vida, las ganas de hacer cosas, la esperanza de un futuro mejor.Peter se puso serio, tocaba hablar de negocios y advierte a Richard de que lo que le va a proponer es un negocio sucio, al margen de la ley ¿tráfico de armas? ¿de drogas? Pero no se trataba de eso, se trataba de algo con más riesgo: el tráfico de personas. Peter le propone a su viejo amigo que, junto con Laura, lleven a cabo un secuestro. ¿Aceptará Richard el negocio?Este es el primero de cuatro episodios que componen 'Conflicto para cuatro' una serie de Historias de medianoche escrita por Pablo de Aldebarán e interpretada por José María Escuer, Rosa María Belda y Francisco La Hoz.

John DeStefano Jr., outgoing mayor of New Haven, and Richard Levin, outgoing president of Yale University, reflect on their 20-year partnership to knit together university and city. At the close of the DeStefano-Levin era, we ask: What is the legacy of this extraordinary partnership? What will it mean for New Haven’s future? Moderated by Douglas Rae, Richard S. Ely Professor of Management & Professor of Political Science. John DeStefano, Jr. John DeStefano, Jr. was sworn in as the 49th Mayor of New Haven on January 1, 1994. He is serving his 10th term in office. Mayor DeStefano has worked hard and successfully to strengthen the academic achievement of public school students, to build a vibrant mixed use city center, a competitive economic base, strong neighborhoods and a community culture of traditional values and social tolerance. During Mayor DeStefano’s tenure virtually every public school has been rebuilt under the $1.5 billion Citywide School Construction Program. Key features of the school construction program have supported universal pre-k services, the largest inter-district enrollment and magnet school program in the State, college level lab and technology facilities and great architecture. In 2009, the Mayor and school board, of which he is a member and the appointing authority, announced the School Change Initiative. Supported by a ground breaking agreement with the New Haven Federation of Teachers, the City has launched a reform initiative whose key strategies are a portfolio approach to school management, a focus on teacher talent through a progressive teacher evaluation construct and a commitment to see that every child has the aspiration and is prepared for and able to complete college. Since taking office in 1994 the City center has undergone a dramatic transformation into a mixed use community of some 12,000 residents. Anchored by the Mayor’s support of University, Hospital and medical center expansion, New Haven has emerged as a national center of life and bio science businesses. Downtown commercial, residential and retail occupancies stand at record lows. In 2010 the US Department of Transportation announced funding of the Downtown Crossing project which will remove a 1960’s era limited express highway that has divided the central business district from the City’s principal rail station and rapidly growing medical research, clinical and office district. The project will double the size of the downtown. Neighborhoods have been strengthened as the city has managed housing stock to mixed income and use models, promoted commercial corridors, street smart infrastructure and public improvements. The City has decentralized police management districts, promoted the use of neighborhood based collaborations and a robust civic culture. That civic culture has resulted in a welcoming and inclusive community through initiatives such as the Elm City Resident Card that provides identification cards and access to public services for all residents of the City. Under the Mayor’s leadership, the City has sponsored the organization and capitalization of a community development bank whose mission supports the unbanked and promotes financial literacy. New Haven boasts an incredibly vibrant culture of economic and social entrepreneurship. Mayor DeStefano has served as the President of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and the National League of Cities, the oldest and largest organization representing America’s cities and towns. During his tenure New Haven has been named an ‘All America City’ three times. Mayor DeStefano is the son of a New Haven police officer and a lifelong City resident. John and his wife Kathy DeStefano met at the University of Connecticut as undergraduates, where he also earned a Masters in Public Administration. Kathy is a first grade teacher and they are the parents of two sons. Richard C. Levin Richard C. Levin, Frederick William Beinecke Professor of Economics, has been Yale’s President since 1993. He received his B.A. from Stanford University in 1968 and studied politics and philosophy at Oxford University, where he earned a B.Litt. degree. He received his Ph.D. from Yale in 1974 and joined the Yale faculty. Before becoming president, he chaired the economics department and served as dean of Yale’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In August, Mr. Levin announced that he will step down as President of the University at the end of the current academic year, his twentieth year of service. Exciting ventures to improve the University locally, nationally, and internationally have been a hallmark of Mr. Levin’s presidency. Close to home, his goals have included improving the campus infrastructure, and the University has invested over $5 billion in the renovation and construction of its facilities. Strengthening connections to the City of New Haven has led to innovative partnerships that have advanced economic development and encouraged home ownership in the City. In fall 2010, Yale joined with the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven and the City to announce New Haven Promise, a visionary scholarship and support program for city residents who graduate from a public school in the city and attend college in Connecticut. In mid-June 2007, the University purchased the Bayer HealthCare complex, a property with over 500,000 square feet of state-of-the-art research space, as well as office buildings, warehouses and other facilities. Launching and enhancing international initiatives has been another priority. All Yale undergraduates now have the opportunity to study or participate in internships abroad. Several years ago, need-based financial aid became available for all international students in Yale College as it has been for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Mr. Levin has established numerous educational and research partnerships in China and India. On March 31, 2011, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale announced that Yale-NUS College would be established in Singapore, providing a new model of liberal arts education for Asia. Mr. Levin is recognized as an advocate and leader of the role of higher education in local and global sustainable development. He established an Office of Sustainability in 2005, and that year endorsed an aggressive greenhouse gas reduction target and strategy for the University. Mr. Levin serves on President Obama’s Council of Advisors for Science and Technology. He is a trustee of the Hewlett Foundation, a director of ClimateWorks, American Express, and C3, and a member of the National Committee on United States-China Relations. He served on a bipartisan commission to recommend improvements in the nation’s intelligence capabilities and he co-chaired a major review of the nation’s patent system for the National Academy of Sciences. President Levin holds honorary degrees from Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, Peking, Tokyo, and Waseda universities and Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Richard Levin and his wife, Jane, have lived in New Haven throughout their more than 40 years at Yale. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Douglas Rae (moderator) Douglas Rae is a student of the interface between business and government. He has served on the Yale faculty since 1967, chairing the political science department during the 1980s. He took public service leave in 1990 and 1991 to serve as chief administrative officer of New Haven during a crisis period. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, was a fellow of Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, a fellow of the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study, and has received numerous honors and prizes for his research. He has consulted widely and variously to the parliaments of Spain, Italy, & the Netherlands Antilles, select corporate leaders, to numerous American cities and universities, and to the BBC. At Yale, he has held leadership positions and board memberships with the University Library, Yale University Press, the Institution for Social and Policy Studies, the Division of Social Sciences, the Department of Athletics, and Yale SOM. In 2010, Mr. Rae was awarded the Mory's Cup in recognition of his service to Yale.

Yale President, Richard Levin, and Yale College Dean, Mary Miller, address the graduating seniors at the Yale College Class of 2013 Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 19th, 2013.

Yale President, Richard Levin, and Yale College Dean, Mary Miller, address the graduating seniors at the Yale College Class of 2013 Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 19th, 2013.

Richard Levin, President of Yale University welcomes the Yale College Class of 2016. The Freshman Assembly took place in Woolsey Hall on August 25, 2012.

Richard Levin, President of Yale University welcomes the Yale College Class of 2016. The Freshman Assembly took place in Woolsey Hall on August 25, 2012.

Yale President, Richard Levin, and Yale College Dean, Mary Miller, address the graduating seniors at the Yale College Class of 2012 Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 20th, 2012.

Yale President, Richard Levin, speaks to the Yale College Class of 2011 in his Baccalaureate address.

Yale President, Richard Levin, speaks to the Yale College Class of 2011 in his Baccalaureate address.

Yale University President Richard C. Levin interviews Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International, a Newsweek and Washington Post columnist, weekly host for CNN, New York Times bestselling author and a 1986 graduate of Yale College....

In this special Homecoming lecture Dean of Medicine and Vice-Principal, Health Affairs, Richard I. Levin moderates a panel discussion featuring some of the University's most distinguished cancer researchers.