Podcast appearances and mentions of susan offutt

In this episode, we welcome Susan Offutt, former Chief Economist at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the links between agriculture and climate change, the importance of interagency collaboration, and the skills one needs to be an effective public administrator while navigating a changing climate. Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

Cultural differences often creates big barriers to conflict resolution. In this segment we explore the insights gleaned from recent research that can help us become more skilled at managing cross- cultural conflict. Follow:@annelitwinphd , @SueOffutt, @hollyelissabrun @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Anne Litwin has been a consultant to organizations and a coach to senior managers for more than 30 years in the USA and internationally. Author of, New Rules for Women: Revolutionizing the Way Women Work Together. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Vonetta T. Rhodes, Ed.M. is the first African-American Director of the Niagara County Community College Child Development Center. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Education leaders need to be positive through difficult times, right? Turns out that the answer may be no. In this segment our guests explain why your "can-do" attitude can produce a can't do or won't do response from the people you lead. Elise Foster and Liz Wiseman co-authored The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside our Schools, Elise teaches leadership to business and educational leaders, has served as a faculty adviser and coach to students at Indiana University (Kelley School of Business) and as a management fellow at Harvard University., Liz is the President of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, and was a former executive at Oracle Corporation for 17 years. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Patrick Larkin: @patrickmlarkin, is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts.

In this segment we look at what causes so many education leaders to be so kind, compassionate, nurturing and supportive of others, yet so hard on themselves. Our guests say that being kind to yourself is a critical leadership skill. Without this ability its difficult to succeed. Learn how to start being kinder to yourself right now. Britta Larsen graduated from Wellesley College in 2004 with a BA in psychology. She received her MA and Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied social interactions and cardiovascular health. Her research has explored the physiological effects of stress and recovery from stress, with a focus on social cognitive processes such as social support, rumination, and forgiveness. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

When should an education leader disrupt and shake up their organization? According to our guests the answer is now and the question is how. Tune in to learn about the value of disruptive leadership and how to skillfully use disruption to take your organization to a new level of performance. Britta Larsen graduated from Wellesley College in 2004 with a BA in psychology. She received her MA and Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied social interactions and cardiovascular health. Her research has explored the physiological effects of stress and recovery from stress, with a focus on social cognitive processes such as social support, rumination, and forgiveness. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Most will agree that forgiving and forgetting is a lot easier said than done. In this segment we look at what happens when petty hurts and offenses create grudges in early childhood settings. Moreover, we look at how education leaders can help create work place where people can more easily and rapidly get over the small stuff. Britta Larsen graduated from Wellesley College in 2004 with a BA in psychology. She received her MA and Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied social interactions and cardiovascular health. Her research has explored the physiological effects of stress and recovery from stress, with a focus on social cognitive processes such as social support, rumination, and forgiveness. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Leadership transitions are inherently complicated and rich with the potential for problems. However, taking over the reigns from a founder of an organization poses a unique set of issues for the new leader. In this segment our guests offer insights on how to step out of the shadow of the founder and lead. Tom McLaughlin formed McLaughlin & Associates after nearly two decades as a nonprofit consulting specialist with two national accounting and consulting firms. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Educating children, preparing them for the future and raising student achievement is a serious responsibility. Our guests today say that we'll all do a much better job off meeting those goals if we approach them with a spirit of play. Learn more... Stuart Brown MD is the founder of the National Institute for Play, where he speaks, consults and educates organizations, corporations, universities, and public policy makers about the importance of play in our lives and the unexpected, serious consequences that occur when play is neglected. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Principals and directors are on all day and often into the night, making decision after decision after decision. We know this is not a healthy practice, but who hasn't gotten into the rut of not taking breaks? Our guest says this practice can have profound consequences, compromising your ability to make sound decisions or even handle yourself in critical management situations. Learn more... Author Roy Baumiester is the Social Psychology Area Director and Francis Eppes Eminent Scholar. Self-control, choice, decision making is part of his ongoing research. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Principals and directors are on all day and often into the night, making decision after decision after decision. We know this is not a healthy practice, but who hasn't gotten into the rut of not taking breaks? Our guest says this practice can have profound consequences, compromising your ability to make sound decisions or even handle yourself in critical management situations. Learn more... Author Roy Baumiester is the Social Psychology Area Director and Francis Eppes Eminent Scholar. Self-control, choice, decision making is part of his ongoing research. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.