NDSL #184: Advancing Student Leadership Through Intentional Training and Facilitation
In this episode, Dan and Lauren speak with the co-editors of New Directions for Student Leadership #184, Drs. Jonathan R. Kroll, Cameron C. Beatty, and Amber Manning-Ouellette. They explore Facilitating Leadership Development in Training Contexts, released in Winter 2024. This special issue centers on student leadership training and emphasizes the need for leadership educators to both understand the theories, history, and complexities of the field and to model healthy leadership habits that help individuals thrive and organizations flourish. The editors share their collaborative process and underscore the importance of self-reflective practice, authentic identity development, and the creation of belonging in leadership spaces. The issue highlights facilitation strategies that move beyond lecture-style delivery to support meaningful leadership learning and application.
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The Role of Competition in Leadership Education with Drs. Lisa Kuron & Kris Gerhardt
In this episode of The Leadership Educator Podcast, hosts Dan and Lauren connect with Drs. Lisa Kuron and Kris Gerhardt from Wilfrid Laurier University, where they teach in the Leadership Program within the Department of Human & Social Sciences. Active in ILA, ALE, and MOBTS, both are closely involved with the Collegiate Leadership Competition (CLC), a global initiative that turns leadership into a high-impact, team-based learning experience. Lisa and Kris share how they use competition and team building in their leadership courses, offering evidence-based strategies and real-world examples to support student growth and engagement.
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The Power of Team Building and Team Becoming in Leadership Education with Lacey Grey Hunter & Lori Throupe
In this episode of The Leadership Educator Podcast, hosts Dan and Lauren sit down with Dr. Lacey Grey Hunter and Lori Throupe from Christopher Newport University. Lacey serves as Director of the President’s Leadership Program and adjunct faculty, while Lori is the Faculty Director of Academic Success and a leadership faculty member. Together, they explore the concepts of team building and team becoming as powerful strategies in leadership education. They discuss evidence-based practices, the role of followership, and how feedback supports the development of strong, collaborative teams across curricular and co-curricular settings.
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NDSL #183: Applying the Leadership Learning Framework in Practice
In this episode, Dan and Lauren discuss the latest issue of New Directions for Student Leadership with special issue co-editors Drs. Brittany Devies and Ana C. Maia. They explore NDSL #183: Applying the Leadership Learning Framework in Practice, released in Fall 2024. Brittany and Ana share insights on how the Leadership Learning Framework can be applied to enhance student leadership development, improve organizational effectiveness, and create more intentional learning experiences.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
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The Role of Leadership Educators: Transforming Learning book
New Directions for Student Leadership: Volume 2024, Issue 183 -- Applying the Leadership Learning Framework in Practice
Graduate Certificate in Professional Leadership Education at the University of Southern Maine
LOS 626 - Leadership Education: Assessment & Evaluation
LOS 627 - Leadership Education: Design & Delivery
The National Leadership Education Research Agenda (NLERA) 2020–2025: Advancing the State of Leadership Education Scholarship
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The Power of Storytelling in Leadership Education with Dr. Shannon Cleverley-Thompson
In this episode of The Leadership Educator Podcast, hosts Dan and Lauren sit down with Dr. Shannon Cleverley-Thompson, President of Cleverly Consulting and Dissertation-in-Practice Chair at Creighton University. With over 15 years of experience teaching in executive leadership programs, Shannon shares how storytelling can be a transformative tool in leadership education. She dives into evidence-based practices, real-world applications, and practical strategies that educators and leaders can use to enhance engagement and impact.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
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•The Storytelling Leader by David Hutchins - The Storytelling Leader & Free Resources - The Storytelling Leader
•The Story Factor: Secrets Of Influence From The Art Of Storytelling
•The chapter is free for download here: Chapter 1. The Six Stories You Need to Know How to Tell
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