Podcast appearances and mentions of Susan R Madsen

Although I love this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt - “No one can make me feel inferior without my consent" - I must say that teen girls are struggling right now and need help. In 2023 a large study, The Girls' Index⁠, reported compelling data on girls in the U.S. It was the largest national survey of its kind, with 17,502 girls participating. Researchers collected data for the first time in 2017 and then again in 2023. They explored things that would help anyone who influences girls (e.g., parents, family members, teachers, coaches, religious youth leaders) better understand girls' thoughts, experiences, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors. The researchers partnered with schools nationwide to survey girls in 5th through 12th grades. The results linking confidence and social media are convincing., and I share those and other thoughts in this episode. Listen in! Resources: The Girls' Index: https://www.rulingourexperiences.com/research A Future Only God Can See for You (chapters on confidence and social media): https://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-R.-Madsen/author/B001JSJNK0?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in April 2020. Professor Susan R. Madsen is the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. Dr. Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on the topic of women and leadership and has authored or edited nine books and published hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. She is a well-known speaker in local, national, and international settings. She is also the founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project and has worked for years motivating more women in Utah to graduate from college and to lead and influence more profoundly. At the time this was recorded, Dr. Madsen was the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership & Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. A returned missionary, she received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, master's from Portland State University, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Madsen and her husband Greg are the proud parents of four adult children and six delightful grandchildren. Links Utah Women & Leadership Project Everyday Bias, by Howard Ross Why Gender Matters, by Leonard Sax Let Your Life Speak, by Parker Palmer Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Read the transcript of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights 5:40 Women feeling a calling or purpose in both religious and secular settings gives them more confidence 8:40 Either/or socialization for women has become powerful in Church culture over the past 60 years 11:30 Research into sister missionaries started with the purpose of learning what influences women's goals and aspirations to become leaders in their homes and communities 13:50 What leadership skills have women developed through mission service? How do they use them now? What other opportunities do they wish they would have had? 17:50 Men are more likely than women to see themselves as leaders 19:00 Competencies and leadership skills women gain from serving a mission: public speaking, conflict management, courage, interpersonal skills, problem solving, planning organization and accountability, confidence, spiritual growth, empathy, giving and receiving feedback, grit and resilience, mentoring, teaching, critical thinking, listening, personal growth and awareness, accepting others, time management, training others, teamwork, foreign language skills, intercultural competencies, goal-setting, managing people, work ethic, serving others, taking direction, independence, patience, decision-making and judgment, standing their ground, leading by example, self-discipline, adaptability, lifelong learning 27:10 Connecting these skills to leadership for women: "We have to be leaders" Serving a mission helps women see themselves as leaders 33:45 How can we encourage women to act with confidence in leadership roles when men are present? Increasing internal confidence and changing societal systems Look deeply at opportunities that are available and asking, can women do this? Creating male allies: men who are aware and desire to be more inclusive 37:00 Women are socialized to keep quiet in a group with men 38:50 Leaders who understanding the differences between men and women create more powerful action and teams 42:50 A Mission President's wife is a leader: to develop leadership identity, women need to see other women leading 45:15 Yearning for sisters to be included in leadership and missionary training 48:15 Talking more about Mother in Heaven and recognizing a connection to her 52:30 What are returned sister missionaries currently doing to use their knowledge and skills? All of those skills apply to leadership in the family and Church roles, and they have also translated them into leadership in their careers

Amy is joined by Dr. Susan Madsen to discuss the current gender inequality experienced by girls and women in Utah, what we can do to create change, and why we need A Bolder Way Forward.Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the John M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She's also the founding director of the Utah Women in Leadership Project and is leading a statewide social change movement titled A Bolder Way Forward. Professor Madsen and her team have written extensive resources on women's leadership and they host many events each year to support the mission of their work. Susan is also a well-known global scholar, authoring or editing nine books and publishing hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Her research has been featured in the U.S. News & World Report, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and she is a regular contributor to Forbes. She's a well-known speaker in local, national, and international settings, and she's presented at Argentina's Parliament Palace, the House of Commons in England, Lithuania's Presidential Palace, the Costa Rica Parliament, and NGO sessions at the United Nations. She and her husband, Greg, are the proud parents of four adult children and six grandchildren.

Alan attended the She Tech Explorer Day event hosted by the Women Tech Council. Dr. Susan R. Madsen, founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, joined him to discuss this event. The event had 4,000 high school girls and was different from other trade shows because of the sound of the girls. The event allowed girls to see themselves in technology and other fields, and it also showed them that they can be mothers and entrepreneurs simultaneously. Utah is working towards bridging the gender pay gap and making positive changes.   This program aims to shift things in Utah in just seven years, which would take 3-4 decades without it. The program is focused on five categories: safety and security, education, health and well-being, workforce, and poverty and homelessness. The program aims to coordinate efforts to identify gaps and find resources to shift things in a fast and effective way. Women in tech and women in STEM are critical areas for change.  Amelia Wilcox - Founder and CEO of Nivati Amelia Wilcox, the CEO and founder of Nivati, was invited to speak at a women's council of tech explorers and entrepreneurs. Her talk focused on the endless opportunities in science and tech for high school students. As a female leader herself, Amelia knows firsthand the challenges that come with the role. She emphasized that having the courage, grit, confidence, and faith in oneself is essential for leadership. Amelia encourages young people to find a supportive network and be true to themselves to reach their full potential. Her inspiring message is a call to action for all aspiring leaders, regardless of gender. Jessica Gelman is a successful businesswoman who holds multiple roles, including the CEO of Craft Analytics Group (KAGR), part-owner of the Utah Royals, and a board member of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). KAGR helps professional sports teams and leagues understand their fans better through analytics. The company has worked with major leagues such as the NFL, 76ers, Sacramento Kings, and Eagles. KAGR was formed based on the knowledge gained from Jessica's experience running the Patriots' business operations. Jessica is also part of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference, which focuses on using analytics to drive change in women's sports. She is actively involved with the Utah Royals, bringing an analytics focus to women's sports.Analytics, a crucial differentiator, empowers women and girls who are often underrepresented in the sports industry. It provides them with a powerful voice, enabling them to stand out in a male-dominated business setting. This is the transformative impact that Jessica and KAGR are striving to bring to the industry. The Larry H Miller Group is a family investment firm with diverse business interests, including owning one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country, the Utah Jazz, and investments in real estate, healthcare, sports, and entertainment. CEO Steve Starks participated in the She Tech Explorer Day event to inspire high school-aged girls to pursue careers in technology and business. He emphasizes the need for equal opportunities and upward mobility for women in the workplace. The company has three female executives on the highest level of the company's hierarchy. Join us on our next episode as Alan continues with part III of the Women Tech Council, She Tech Explorer Day. [00:00:00] Susan R. Madsen [00:07:18] STEM [00:13:00] Amelia Wilcox - Founder and CEO of Nivati [00:20:50] Jessica Gelman - CEO and Investor of (KAGR) [00:30:34] Jessica Gelman [00:37:38] Steve Starks

Alan attended the She Tech Explorer Day event hosted by the Women Tech Council. Dr. Susan R. Madsen, founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, joined him to discuss this event. The event had 4,000 high school girls and was different from other trade shows because of the sound of the girls. The event allowed girls to see themselves in technology and other fields, and it also showed them that they can be mothers and entrepreneurs simultaneously. Utah is working towards bridging the gender pay gap and making positive changes.   This program aims to shift things in Utah in just seven years, which would take 3-4 decades without it. The program is focused on five categories: safety and security, education, health and well-being, workforce, and poverty and homelessness. The program aims to coordinate efforts to identify gaps and find resources to shift things in a fast and effective way. Women in tech and women in STEM are critical areas for change.  Amelia Wilcox - Founder and CEO of Nivati Amelia Wilcox, the CEO and founder of Nivati, was invited to speak at a women's council of tech explorers and entrepreneurs. Her talk focused on the endless opportunities in science and tech for high school students. As a female leader herself, Amelia knows firsthand the challenges that come with the role. She emphasized that having the courage, grit, confidence, and faith in oneself is essential for leadership. Amelia encourages young people to find a supportive network and be true to themselves to reach their full potential. Her inspiring message is a call to action for all aspiring leaders, regardless of gender. Jessica Gelman is a successful businesswoman who holds multiple roles, including the CEO of Craft Analytics Group (KAGR), part-owner of the Utah Royals, and a board member of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). KAGR helps professional sports teams and leagues understand their fans better through analytics. The company has worked with major leagues such as the NFL, 76ers, Sacramento Kings, and Eagles. KAGR was formed based on the knowledge gained from Jessica's experience running the Patriots' business operations. Jessica is also part of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics conference, which focuses on using analytics to drive change in women's sports. She is actively involved with the Utah Royals, bringing an analytics focus to women's sports.Analytics, a crucial differentiator, empowers women and girls who are often underrepresented in the sports industry. It provides them with a powerful voice, enabling them to stand out in a male-dominated business setting. This is the transformative impact that Jessica and KAGR are striving to bring to the industry. The Larry H Miller Group is a family investment firm with diverse business interests, including owning one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country, the Utah Jazz, and investments in real estate, healthcare, sports, and entertainment. CEO Steve Starks participated in the She Tech Explorer Day event to inspire high school-aged girls to pursue careers in technology and business. He emphasizes the need for equal opportunities and upward mobility for women in the workplace. The company has three female executives on the highest level of the company's hierarchy. Join us on our next episode as Alan continues with part III of the Women Tech Council, She Tech Explorer Day. [00:00:00] Susan R. Madsen [00:07:18] STEM [00:13:00] Amelia Wilcox - Founder and CEO of Nivati [00:20:50] Jessica Gelman - CEO and Investor of (KAGR) [00:30:34] Jessica Gelman [00:37:38] Steve Starks

This week I'm stepping outside my comfort zone and sharing more about my background and life experience for new listeners and those less familiar with my story. Join us as my friend, Karlie Guymon, takes the interviewer seat to ask me about growing up the only girl with SIX brothers, serving as a young missionary in Tampa, Florida, and pursuing masters and doctorate degrees as a young mother. I reflect on the one thing I would change looking back: I wish I had given myself more grace! I also encourage listeners not to be afraid of hard things (which can be the source of the best life lessons), to use their gifts and talents to find greater meaning and purpose in life, and to support and lift other women, especially those who choose a different path in life than you.   Challenge: How can you lean in to better identify and develop your unique talents and gifts instead of hanging back or waiting for a “better time”? Consider that this may also include developing or strengthening your testimony of Jesus Christ and the restored gospel. What can you do to lean in and engage in the gospel?    *If you haven't already, will you please take a moment to rate and review this episode? Ratings and reviews help new listeners find the show. Thank you so much!* Resources:  Episode 6: The Box  Episode 53: How Motherhood Prepares Women to Lead  Episode 43: A Bolder Way Forward  Book: A Future Only God Can See For You  Utah Women and Leadership website  Learn More:   Learn more about Dr. Susan Madsen at ⁠⁠www.susanrmadsen.com⁠⁠    Sign up to receive monthly emails from Dr. Madsen about updated research, resources, and events at www.utwomen.org. These can be helpful whether you are in Utah or beyond.    Follow Unleashing Sister Saints on social media:    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/UnleashingSisterSaints⁠⁠    Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unleashingsistersaints/⁠⁠    Contact Me:   I love hearing from listeners! Email me with questions, comments, or suggestions at ⁠⁠⁠unleashingsistersaints@gmail.com.⁠⁠⁠ 

Dr. Susan R. Madsen is challenging the entire state of Utah to step up and ensure that Utah women and girls thrive in critical areas by 2030.MAKING A BOLD MOVEBy her own account, Dr. Susan R. Madsen is unlike the role models of her youth. Raised in a traditional family with a dad who worked and a mom who stayed home, she expected to parent her kids similarly. And for a few years, she did.But as much as she loved being with her children, Dr. Madsen felt unfulfilled as a stay-at-home mom. She remembers, "When I had my first baby, I thought that all of a sudden, I would enjoy being at home. It just didn't kick in for me."Instead, denying the part of herself that longed to pursue educational and career goals led to situational depression and discontentment that continued until she made a big move.Rather than solely being at home with her kids or spending her days at school or in an office, this then-mother of two (eventually four) dared to do both. En route to becoming Dr. Madsen, Susan cared for her kids while returning to school, working part-time, volunteering in the community, serving at church, and more--all with the support of her husband and encouragement from above."Through every single decision to go to school and to do all the pieces I've done, I have been on my knees and sought guidance from God... Sometimes you yearn to do things and think you can't, but then you figure out, maybe it's not either-or. Maybe there's a space in between," says Dr. Madsen.Of course, finding that space and building a career while raising kids is challenging. But in her case, single-tasking was not an option. God needed her to move forward fast.TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCENearly 14 years ago, Dr. Madsen started the Utah Women in Leadership Project  (UWLP) to research why so few women in Utah attend college and graduate. Though intended to last only a couple of years, the assignment evolved into more than a decade of finding ways to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women. The organization now delivers research, resources, and training to "inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns."But it's not enough.Listen to the full interview to better understand the breadth of the issues, the depth of Dr. Madsen's commitment to solving them, and how you can get involved.Mentioned in this InterviewUtah Women and Leadership Project (UWLP)A Bolder Way Forward (BWF)How Change Happens by Leslie R. Crutchfield~~~~~PLEASE: Rate and Review this podcast so other women can be inspired in their faithful career moves. Visit the website: FaithfulCareerMoves.com: Faith-based Career Coaching for Stay-at-Home Moms Get the book: Return to Work with Confidence: A faith-based guide to help stay-at-home moms re-enter the workforce Follow us: Instagram @FaithfulCareerMoves Facebook @FaithfulCareerMoves

Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She is also the Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, which focuses on strengthening the impact of Utah girls and women through increasing college completion rates and helping girls and women find their voices and become leaders. Professor Madsen and her team have written many Utah research and policy briefs, research snapshots, impact reports, newspaper editorials, and other resources. They host 20-30 events each year to support the mission of their work. Susan is also a well-known global scholar, authoring or editing eight books and publishing hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Madsen's research has been featured in the U.S. News and World Report, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Parenting Magazine, Chronicle of Higher Education, The Washington Post, and she is a regular contributor to Forbes. She is a well-known speaker in local, national, and international settings. For example, she has presented at the New York Times, Argentina Parliament Palace, House of Commons in England, Lithuania President's Palace, and NGO sessions at the United Nations. She serves on or advises many nonprofit, community, and education boards and committees, including the Utah Governor's One Utah Roadmap, Parity.org, Real Women Run, Silicon Slopes, Envision Utah, United Way of Utah County, South Davis County Communities that Care, Utah Financial Empowerment Coalition, Utah Women's Health Coalition, Better Days 2020, KUER Radio, and more. Dr. Madsen received a bachelor's degree from BYU, masters from Portland State, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She and her husband Greg are the proud parents of four adult children and two grandchildren. For more detailed information about Dr. Madsen, see her detailed bio and her CV. For more information about her writing and speaking, check out her LinkedIn articles, UWLP "In the News," speaking and consulting website, and her Forbes articles. Also, join her on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Her amazing book- A Future Only God can See for You https://www.utwomen.org

 Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She is also the Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, which focuses on strengthening the impact of Utah girls and women through research, resources, and events. Professor Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on women's leadership. In this episode, Susan shares her passion for helping young women graduate college and become confident leaders. Susan also encourages women to take more chances and not to fear failing. Listen in to hear Susan shares how saying "YES!" is a beautiful opportunity for growth and building confidence. 

Devin: What is your superpower?Susan: I think my superpower has got to be my passion about the topic of strengthening the impact of girls and women in Utah and also worldwide. I am deeply—my purpose is so strong. But I would add that I have a lot of stamina to do a lot of work. And I’m not afraid. So I think maybe it’s my age, maybe it’s—I don’t know what it is, but at this point in my life, I speak truth, and I base that on research.Dr. Susan R. Madsen was as surprised as anyone when she and her team put out a survey requesting feedback about sexist remarks women had experienced. When she described the number of women who responded, about 1,000, typically with more than one ready example of sexism, she said, “Isn’t that crazy!”Based on her prior research, she had expected only 100 to 200 women to respond.Susan is the founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project and an endowed professor of leadership at Utah State University. Her latest research is propelling her to new levels of international recognition.The final tally of sexist comments was over 1,700. Susan and her team are releasing the work in five separate briefs, the fourth of which was just published yesterday—after we recorded this podcast. The title for the series is “Sexist Comments and How to Respond to Them.”An initial brief provided context for what would follow. Susan and her team separated the comments into four areas, and they will produce a brief for each, with the last one expected early next month. The four briefs cover:Inequity and BiasObjectificationStereotypesUndervaluing WomenThe team further segmented each brief, grouping comments into common themes.Some of the comments the women reported were too upsetting to be included in the published reports, Susan says. “Some of the comments are just very disturbing.”About 85 percent of the comments were from men. Women made the vast majority of others. Women even reported a few sexist comments from children, presumably reflecting their parenting and socialization.Susan and I focused our discussion on the second report, Objectification, which was new when we spoke. The team further segmented those comments into seven sub-categories:Focus on Physical Appearance/BodiesSexual HarassmentSexualizing WomenUnwanted Sexual AdvancesIntersectional discriminationExcluded from work activitiesAccusations of using sex to get aheadThe comments in the report are often shocking. Too often for me, they felt familiar, reminding me of things I’ve regrettably said to women in the past, intended as compliments. I take modest comfort in not having uttered anything of the most egregious sort.ExamplesSusan shared examples, and I’ve pulled a few more from the brief. You’ll want to read all the briefs to get a clear sense of how bad it can be for women. Here are some examples of things said under the category of “Focus on Physical Appearance/Bodies”:“The first time we met, he said, ‘What a surprise. I thought you’d look a lot older than you do. You’ve still got a good ten years of sex kitten left in you!’”“A manager asked, ‘How do you keep that slim figure?’”“In a setting with friends and family, this man commented that women shouldn’t serve as president because ‘once every month, the country would be in deep trouble’ (referring to a woman’s monthly period), insinuating that a period and any moodiness associated with a period makes a woman unfit to hold the presidency.”Under the heading “Sexual Harassment,” a sampling includes:“While at a speaking event where I was about to present, the host was having issues with the mic, and I went to help fix it and had to have my head down under the podium, and he said, ‘While you’re down there, . . .’”“I worked in a congressional office, and my boss would make sexist and inappropriate comments frequently. I finally called and reported him but was told, ‘Unless he touches you, there’s really nothing we can do. Congress wrote themselves out of the sexual harassment laws.’”“A male superior suggested that I come to the office on Halloween in costume dressed as a sexy nurse.”From the section on “Sexualizing Women,” I found these examples:“He said, ‘Women shouldn’t work because that just creates more opportunities for extramarital affairs.’”“My husband’s co-worker said, ‘You know your wife is going to have an affair,’ as a response to my being in MBA school.”“He said, ‘If you dress in clothes that are tight, you are inhibiting the ability of our men to do their jobs. You are a distraction.’”From the category labeled “Unwanted Sexual Advances,” these pop up:“I was looking for a place to sit during a conference we were both attending. He and I were both members of a city council, though for different cities. He patted his lap and told me I could sit there.” “When I tried to extend my hand, he embraced me in a hug and said, ‘I’m a hugger.’ It was very unprofessional, especially since we didn’t know each other.” “A male colleague told me, ‘Those jeans look good. They’d look better draped over my dresser.’”Within the category labeled “Intersectional Discrimination,” I observed these comments:“A man serving a lesbian couple said, ‘So since there is no man here, who is supposed to pay me? Who’s in charge?’” “After removing a coffee mug from where it shouldn’t be, I heard one of the men say, ‘ornery old bag.’” “One of our board members asked me where I was from. I told him, Ogden. He then asked again, but this time asked the origins of my parents. When I replied that my father is American and my mother is Asian, he said to me that he thought Asian women were the most beautiful women in the world and then he touched my arm.”The section on “Excluded From Work Activities” yielded the following:“I was working towards becoming a partner in my company. One of my co-workers kept mentioning that the partner who was over both of us had been telling him what he needed to do to become a partner. I had never had this conversation. I asked to meet with this partner and said, ‘Is there a reason that you don’t tell me what I need to do to be a partner?’ and he said, ‘I only talk to him about that when we go to lunch, and it would be inappropriate for me to take you to lunch, so I can’t talk to you about it.’” “In discussing who should travel with a candidate I was representing, an off-hand comment was made, ‘Well, you can’t travel with him because that creates perception problems.’” “A male colleague told me, ‘My wife has to meet every woman I travel with.’”The final section on “Accusations of Using Sex to Get Ahead” includes:“A male superior said, ‘I don’t know what happens behind closed doors with you and him to have led you to receive more resources and support than other faculty receive.’” “I got the highest grade on a test in a computer science class. When I shared the good news, one of my male peers said, ‘I wish I could sleep with the professor so that I could get an A.’” “I had a co-worker tell me that the reason I got a promotion was because of my breast size.”This list is just a sampling, but it is indicative of what you’ll find in the briefs. Superpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To support this important work, become a subscriber.Goals of the ReportsSusan hopes the briefs will provide women with strategies for responding to these comments. Too often, women facing sexism from a boss are structurally discouraged or prevented from taking action.She also hopes men will learn from the briefs that some of what they think is benign or humorous isn’t either of those things. Susan offers an example of how to respond to a boss or peer with good intentions but poor behavior patterns.You know what? I know you really want to respect people, and I know you have a good heart. Let me tell you what that comment to me or my peer really felt like because I don't think you intended that.“I’ve had men tell me that that women have done that, and they’re like, ‘Wow, I didn’t realize that,’” Susan says.She offered another example: I don't know if you've read my Forbes piece on calling women girls and that with that whole thing. But I've been in meetings where more men are at the meetings and they'll say, well, the girls in the front office and I'll say. Well, are you boys going to, you know? Yeah, but and then I smirk, I like, Yeah, I want them to hear that. And then they smile, and it's not that I slap to their wrist, you know, or. But I made a point and with some humor to teach, that's my hope that it taught.In her work, Susan says her superpowers, a sense of purpose, stamina and fearlessness help her do more.How to Develop a Sense of Purpose, Stamina and Fearlessness as SuperpowersSusan connects her stamina and fearlessness to being driven by a deep sense of purpose.“What we know from the research is when women feel called or feel this purpose to lead, whether they want to or not, they’ll lean in, they’ll step forward, and they’ll use their voice and lead in ways that are not comfortable,” Susan says.“Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is power,” she adds.“I believe in God, and many people do,” Susan says of the process for finding or defining purpose. “But even if we don’t, I mean, we can feel that calling or purpose that we’re made to do certain things.”“And each of us is so unique. When you study neuroscience and the brain, we each have unique, distinct gifts and strengths and so many places to use those in this world for good,” she says.She offers this advice for finding your purpose: I really do encourage people to seek for purpose, and that takes some understanding our strengths, understanding our gifts, understanding what our heart tells us. The head, heart and hands, right? It makes our head like, what do we love thinking about first thing in the morning and what makes our heart leap? And what do we want to do? What does all that together make us want to do? Paying attention to that is key.Susan offers another bit of advice for discovering your purpose: journaling. She suggests writing by hand but, more importantly, that you write self-reflections on what you want your life to be. Write down how you can use your gifts, strengths and superpowers to make a difference in your workplace or community.By following Susan’s advice, you can make purpose, stamina and fearlessness superpowers to help you do more good. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

In this seventh episode of Season 2, guests Dr. Valerie Stead (Lancaster University) and Dr. Susan R. Madsen (Utah State University) discuss Leadership Development, including:The difference between leadership development and developing leaders.The content of leadership development programs.Models that are helpful in developing leaders.Leadership development for women and integrating it into leadership development strategies.The relationship between power and leadership development.How stereotypes of leaders and leadership impact leadership development.and much more.In the first part of the episode, Valerie and Susan meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, they are together to discuss their shared interest in Leadership Development.For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations - find out about their services at https://www.interpretive.com/; and by the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, visit them at https://huntsman.usu.edu/.

I got the chance to interview Dr. Susan R. Madsen about her recent release of "A future only God can see for you" available on amazon. I read through this book, and couldn't believe the incredible scientific research she paired with gospel truths. It is an incredible book from a profound person. Enjoy Part one! To find out more about Dr. Madsen's work and life, go to susanrmmadsen.com

My friend Dr. Susan Madsen (married mother of four and two grandchildren) joins us to talk about her new book called “A Future Only God Can See For You: A Guide for Teen and Young Adult Women and Preparing to Lead” (https://www.amazon.com/Future-Only-God-Can-See/dp/1462140521). This is an important book for LDS women to see and act on their God given potential and mission to lead. Susan shares insights from her own journey as a Latter-day Saint women following her impressions ‘to not stay in the box' on her path when led her to a doctorate degree, being a college professor, author, worldwide speaker, and the Founding Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project (https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/). If you are a Latter-day Saint women and want to increase your hope and vision, please read this book. If you are male and want to better amplify the voices and use the gifts of women to build Zion, please read this book. It will help all of us do better. Thank you Susan for being on the podcast and your great work. You are making a difference for good in so many areas.

Professor Susan R. Madsen is considered one of the top global thought leaders on the topic of women and leadership. Her research has been featured in the News and World Report, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Parenting Magazine, Chronicle of Higher Education, The Washington Post, and she is a regular contributor to Forbes. She is a sought-after global speaker and trainer and has presented at United Nations NGO sessions, The New York Times, the U.S. State Department, USAID, the Argentina Parliament Palace, the House of Commons in England, the Lithuanian President's Palace, and in many other countries around the world. In past years she has conducted research in China, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe and has facilitated women's leadership development programs and seminars with women leaders from over 40 countries. Dr. Madsen founded the International Leadership Association's (ILA) Women and Leadership Affinity Group and the Academy of Human Resource Development's Leadership Special Interest Group. In 2013 and 2015 she chaired a global women and leadership conference for the ILAShe and colleagues also lead discussions globally to help more women's leadership scholars understand and get involved with public policy. Dr. Madsen has also been an advisor and/or trainer on women's leadership to national organizations and associations like the American Council on Education, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, American Association of University Women, and others. Dr. Madsen thrives on being a change agent. In 2009, she created the Utah Women and Education Initiative and led a research team to investigate what might be done to get more Utah women to attend college and then graduate. In 2011-2012, she worked with the Utah governor and his staff to create the Utah Women's College Taskforce that resulted in a report to the state calling for change. Dr. Madsen also founded the Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) in 2010 and was recently recognized with special honors as she moved off the board in early 2019. In 2013, Dr. Madsen founded the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), which is focused on strengthening the impact of Utah girls and women through encouraging, developing, and advancing women in leadership. As part of that work, she has overseen the production and release of public research (accessible to the general population as well as policy makers, educators, and other stakeholders). She and her team also hosts or co-sponsors 20-30 events annually, each focused on engaging and instructing girls and women in a variety of ways and on numerous subjects, all with the end goal of inspiring and encouraging enhanced educational goals and leadership aspirations. Professor Madsen's efforts reach and influence tens of thousands in Utah annually. She also serves on or advises many Utah nonprofit and community boards, including Envision Utah, Silicon Slopes, Real Women Run, United Way of Utah County, Better Days 2020, Utah Financial Empowerment Coalition, South Davis Communities that Care, and the Utah Governor's One Utah Roadmap Team. She has also been an advisor or trainer on women's leadership to national organizations and associations like the American Council on Education, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, American Association of University Women, and others. Dr. Madsen received her doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota in Work, Community, and Family Education with a specialization in human resource development. She has other degrees in exercise science/wellness and speech communication education, and she started her career many years ago as a middle school speech and debate teacher. She and her husband Greg have four adult children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys golf, snowshoeing, hiking, and traveling.

Growing up, Susan R. Madsen didn't look at her future beyond getting married and having a family, but after she started having children, Susan realized she was being called by God to get more education. She earned a masters degree and then obtained a doctorate and now works as a professor at Utah State University. Susan is also the founder and director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and is a global thought leader on women and leadership. In this interview, Susan warmly opens up with insights from her own life, including how she learned to follow personal revelation, despite going against cultural norms. She also discusses her new book, A Future Only God Can See for You: A Guide for Teen and Young Adult Women on Preparing to Lead and how the book can help Latter-day Saint women of all ages lead out by doing what God prompts them to do.   which is focused on helping young adult and teen Latter-day Saint has done extension work when she didn't feel full-time motherhood was the perfect fit her, she followed promptings to pursue her education, eventually earning a doctorate. Professor at Utah State University. Utah Women and Leadership Project director. 4 adult kids. raised in the church. Daughter of seminary teacher. A Future Only God Can See for You. Does a lot of writing mostly scholarly Does firesides but wanted to write something for women of the church. Started writing in March and it just came, even in a busy season. Wrote in 7 1/2 weeks. Felt very natural. Not sure how she did it. It wasn't just her. HF helped her. January - workbook coming out for reflection and journal. "the path that I've taken, it's absolutely from God." Education up to a doctoral work. Didn't know why but knew that it was preparation for the work God had for her to do. Upbringing - Father dominant, strict family. Loved her upbringing. Only daughter. Background has a ton to do with leadership skills. Took a lot responsibility. Distinct gender roles but also participated in sports. Adults let her lead at church and school. Taught piano lessons. Taught violin and filled in directing junior high orchestra. I didn't look at what my life would be after marriage. Did not plan on working. Stayed home and it was rough and got into depression. Started masters and loved it. Juggled. What type of personal revelation did you receive? How did you fight against the culture. Woman in Minnesota. Why are you getting education to raise children? "Because God told me to." Feels called. Privileged that education was mentioned in her patriarchal blessing. Knew because of the promptings she was doing what she was supposed to do. Head, heart and hands Intellectual, listen and feel,  Your callings - you can be called to mother and other things at the same time. "And we have this culture often where women just if people tell them, " You did great on this," they're like shoving it aside. "Oh, not a big deal," or give all credit to somebody else. That's how we're socialized to do it. We do that sometimes because we're supposed to be humble, but humility is not being small. It's being teachable .And we can be confident. And we can use our voice and we can understand our strengths and we can be teachable at the same time." Have hope and courage. It's not either or. Focus of book is 15 and up. Women of any age will benefit. Used by parents, YW leaders, book club. Do exercises and activities. Sections - first on leadership. God needs you. quotes from church leaders. Why is it beneficial to have women leaders out there. prepare to lead overcome challenges Act on what you read What is the next step? Personal revelation. We all are different. Last chapter is the road less traveled. Tried to get who she was to fit in a box. Hard on self. Prayed for years and asked why she was made wrong. "And I prayed for years and asked Heavenly Father, 'Why did you make me wrong?' Until I realized that He made me right. He just made me different. He needs me with my unique, busy brain, with my passion for being the voice for people that need me to be a voice... to accept that I have His work and I need to do what He needs me to do, not what the culture [wants me to do], not what people are telling me. But what God and my relationship to God and my ability and work to hear His voice has been the thing that has guided me, especially as I've moved forward in my choices to do the advocacy work, the research work to move forward."    How have you seen the Savior? So many points where you make decisions. I feel it almost every day. It feels right. I am connected. Learning to feel the Spirit and understand my strengths and myself, all of those things have helped me to trust myself. I trust that because I know He knows me and I know He needs me to do the work that only I can do. I trust that He needs me to do is more important than anything else.    Amazon Cedar Fort Publishing Susan R. Madsen Google search   Journal Questions Susan shared how another women once asked her why she was furthering her education while she had young children. Susan's simple response was, "Because God told me." What has God told you to do? Write about what you have personally learned by following what Heavenly Father has asked you to do, even when others' have judged your choices. During the interview, Susan pushed back on a question I asked and brought up how we sometimes have a mentality in the church that women's choices have to be "either or." How has this thinking affected your choices? What do you think you can do to change the "either or" culture around women's choices? By following the Spirit, understanding her strengths and figuring out how her brain works, Susan shared she has learned to trust herself and know God needs her and her unique strengths to do the work that only she can do. What is the Holy Ghost prompting you to do to learn to trust yourself and know that God knows you? What part of God's work is He saving just for you?  Take some time to ponder and write your thoughts and feelings. Episode Links Read Susan's book: A Future Only God Can See for You Visit Susan's website susanrmadsen.com Join the Spiritually Minded Women email list: spirituallymindedwomen.com/prayerjournal/ Follow Spiritually Minded Women on Instagram: @spirituallymindedwomen Watch the podcast on YouTube: Spiritually Minded Women channel Visit the website for more resources: spirituallymindedwomen.com

Our guest at today's Town Hall event is Dr. Susan R. Madsen, Founding Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University. Dr. Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on the topic of women's leadership, has authored or edited six books, and has published hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Her passion is to strengthen the impact of girls and women in Utah and worldwide.

Our guest at today's Town Hall event is Dr. Susan R. Madsen, Founding Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University. Dr. Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on the topic of women’s leadership, has authored or edited six books, and has published hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Her passion is to strengthen the impact of girls and women in Utah and worldwide.

Dr. Madsen drops into the studio to talk about the role women play in leadership -- from bias to female confidence, and how to raise our girls in a way that they will become leaders themselves. Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She is also the Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project, which focuses on strengthening the impact of Utah girls and women.

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Dr. Susan R. Madsen is considered one of the top global scholars and thought leaders on the topic of women’s leadership, has authored or edited six books, and has published hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Her passion is to strengthen the impact of girls and women worldwide. Join us as we talk about how women can start seeing themselves as leaders through calling and purpose. Dr. Madsen will share some tips for successful leadership in a feminine way including overcoming socialization and societal issues. 

Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership & Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. A global scholar and speaker, she is also the Founding Director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project and the Utah Women and Education Initiative, and has led efforts in Utah to get more women to graduate from college and to help more girls and women find their voices and become leaders. Dr. Madsen received a bachelor’s degree from BYU, masters from Portland State, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She and her husband Greg live in Highland, Utah, and are the parents of four adult children. Highlights 5:40 Women feeling a calling or purpose in both religious and secular settings gives them more confidence 8:40 Either/or socialization for women has become powerful in Church culture over the past 60 years 11:30 Research into sister missionaries started with the purpose of learning what influences women's goals and aspirations to become leaders in their homes and communities 13:50 What leadership skills have women developed through mission service? How do they use them now? What other opportunities do they wish they would have had? 17:50 Men are more likely than women to see themselves as leaders 19:00 Competencies and leadership skills women gain from serving a mission: public speaking, conflict management, courage, interpersonal skills, problem solving, planning organization and accountability, confidence, spiritual growth, empathy, giving and receiving feedback, grit and resilience, mentoring, teaching, critical thinking, listening, personal growth and awareness, accepting others, time management, training others, teamwork, foreign language skills, intercultural competencies, goal-setting, managing people, work ethic, serving others, taking direction, independence, patience, decision-making and judgment, standing their ground, leading by example, self-discipline, adaptability, lifelong learning 27:10 Connecting these skills to leadership for women: "We have to be leaders" Serving a mission helps women see themselves as leaders 33:45 How can we encourage women to act with confidence in leadership roles when men are present? Increasing internal confidence and changing societal systems Look deeply at opportunities that are available and asking, can women do this? Creating male allies: men who are aware and desire to be more inclusive 37:00 Women are socialized to keep quiet in a group with men 38:50 Leaders who understanding the differences between men and women create more powerful action and teams 42:50 A Mission President's wife is a leader: to develop leadership identity, women need to see other women leading 45:15 Yearning for sisters to be included in leadership and missionary training 48:15 Talking more about Mother in Heaven and recognizing a connection to her 52:30 What are returned sister missionaries currently doing to use their knowledge and skills? All of those skills apply to leadership in the family and Church roles, and they have also translated them into leadership in their careers 55:50 Women with leadership skills are not using them in the community as Church leaders have asked, serving in non-leadership roles instead 59:05 Receiving personal revelation about what God wants women to do in the world Sheri Dew quote: "If we could unleash the full influence of covenant-keeping women, the kingdom of God would change overnight." President Russell M. Nelson: "The women of this dispensation are distinct from the women of any other because this dispensation is distinct from any other." 1:02:00 Women judge each other harshly in the Church, but we need to recognize the power in our distinct differences and what God has called each woman to do 1:06:30 Serving a mission is one of the best leadership development opportunities for both men and women 1:09:30 Young women who do not serve missions should thoughtf...

Utah Valley University professor Susan Madsen has been focusing for several years now on helping more women graduate from college and helping more girls and women in Utah become leaders in their organizations and communities. She is the founder and director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project at UVU. Today on Access Utah, as a part of our UPR Original Series: Utah Women 20/20 , we’ll talk with Dr. Susan Madsen, and Robbyn Scribner, a research fellow with the Utah Women & Leadership project. We’ll discuss the project’s latest research brief titled “Strategies that Male Allies Use to Advance Women in the Workplace,” especially timely in a #MeToo climate in which some men are nervous working with women. We’ll also talk about women in higher education, poverty and homelessness among Utah women, entrepreneurship and women-owned businesses, and many other topics. Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership & Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at

This episode's guest is Dr. Susan R. Madsen, the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. Dr. Madsen has been heavily involved for the last decade in researching the lifetime development of prominent women leaders. She has personally interviewed a host of women university presidents, U.S. governors, and international leaders, as well as studying many aspects of women and leadership more broadly. Susan has conducted related research in the U.S., the six Arab Gulf countries, China, and Eastern Europe. Overall, Susan has authored or edited five books and has published well over 100 articles, chapters, and reports. She founded the Utah Women and Education Project in 2009 and continues to work with key Utah stakeholders on related efforts as the Director of the Utah Women & Education Intiatitive. In August of 2013, she founded the Utah Women & Leadership Project that she continues to direct today. She received her doctorate from the University of Minnesota in human resource development. She earned a master's degree in exercise science/wellness from Portland State University and a bachelor's from Brigham Young University in Speech Communication Education.

This episode's guest is Dr. Susan R. Madsen, the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. Dr. Madsen has been heavily involved for the last decade in researching the lifetime development of prominent women leaders. She has personally interviewed a host of women university presidents, U.S. governors, and international leaders, as well as studying many aspects of women and leadership more broadly. Susan has conducted related research in the U.S., the six Arab Gulf countries, China, and Eastern Europe. Overall, Susan has authored or edited five books and has published well over 100 articles, chapters, and reports. She founded the Utah Women and Education Project in 2009 and continues to work with key Utah stakeholders on related efforts as the Director of the Utah Women & Education Intiatitive. In August of 2013, she founded the Utah Women & Leadership Project that she continues to direct today. She received her doctorate from the University of Minnesota in human resource development. She earned a master's degree in exercise science/wellness from Portland State University and a bachelor's from Brigham Young University in Speech Communication Education.

In this show Dr. Susan R. Madsen joins us to discuss issues dealing with emerging leaders, women in leadership, and ethical issues of leadership. Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University. She is also a Visiting Fellow of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Zagreb (Croatia), a Distinguished Visiting Fellow of the Lancaster Leadership Centre in the U.K, and a Fellow of The Leadership Trust Foundation in Ross-on-Wye, England.  Dr. Madsen has been heavily involved for the last decade in researching the lifetime development of prominent women leaders. She has personally interviewed a host of women university presidents, U.S. governors, and international leaders, as well as studying many aspects of women and leadership more broadly. Susan has conducted related research in the U.S., the six Arab Gulf countries, China, and Eastern Europe. Overall, Susan has authored or edited five books and has published well over 100 articles, chapters, and reports. She is a globally recognized speaker in local, national, and international settings. For example, she has presented at United Nations NGO sessions, The New York Times, the Argentina Parliament Palace, the House of Commons in England, and in many countries around the world. Susan is the founder of numerous successful networks, including the International Leadership Association’s (ILA) Women and Leadership Affinity Group, and she serves on many nonprofit, community, and association boards and committees. She has received numerous awards for her teaching, research, and service. She is the lead co-editor of the Women and Leadership Book Series and co-edited the first three volumes. Susan received her doctorate from the University of Minnesota in human resource development.  This interview references an important Opinion piece Dr. Madsen wrote for the Salt Lake Tribune: We must act locally and globally to improve women’s lives. We encourage our listeners to read this important article. You can learn more about Dr. Madsen at these sites: Utah Women & Education Initiative Women’s Leadership Institute Utah Women & Leadership Project We are pleased to present Dr. Susan R. Madsen on our Leaders247 podcast series.