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Northcentral University Deans, Faculty, and Leadership discuss a wide range of topics with a focus on the higher education community. Tune in to hear from our experts, alumni, students, and faculty.Emerging Trends in Higher Ed (ETHE), Center for the Advancement of Virtual Organizations (CAVO), Center for Transformational Healthcare Leadership (CTHL), Virtual Education Support Center (VESC) and our newly-added series, Virtual Center for Health and Wellness (VCHW).
Technology connects us in ways once unimaginable, yet it also raises urgent questions about accountability and our shared humanity. In this episode, Dr. Emi Barriesi, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, joins Dr. Melody Rawlings, CAVO Director, to explore the future of ethics in virtual environments and the guiding values that can ensure technology becomes a bridge to opportunity rather than a barrier.
With Traci Zajdel and Dr. Aurélia Bickler
Healthy romantic relationships require a sense of harmony between our expressions of autonomy and closeness. When we have experienced threats to security and trust in previous relationships, both in our early years and in adulthood, we often find that the anxiety that comes with fear of loss or abandonment disrupts that balance and can create conflict as we negotiate life with our partners. This podcast explores the process of active self-awareness of attachment styles to facilitate productive communication of needs and anxieties, thereby achieving compromises that nurture rather than stifle the relationships themselves.
Resources:
"Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson
"Love Understood: The Science of Who, How, and Why We Love" by Laura Mucha
Remote work has changed how we live and work, but it also comes with real challenges. In this episode, host Stephanie Menefee talks with Rachel Jacobsen about setting boundaries, staying connected, and practicing self-care in virtual environments. They share personal stories and practical strategies to help remote workers find balance, manage loneliness, and protect their well-being.
Romantic relationships are multi-dimensional due to many factors, including culture, societal expectations, and the meaning we place on our connections. One vulnerability lies within all relationships and that is the potential for infidelity and betrayal. Licensed marriage and family therapists, Traci Zajdel and Dr. Racine Henry, discuss factors that contribute to infidelity and betrayal as well as Dr. Henry’s innovative couples therapy modality that promotes healing and connection in couples.
A Palate For Love by Dr. Racine Henry https://a.co/d/5iVhT9X
In today’s virtual world, strong relationships are key to productivity, engagement, and well-being in remote teams. Shane Spraggs, Forbes best-selling author, productivity consultant, and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, joins Dr. Deanna Davis, Associate Professor of Leadership at National University, to explore how connection, trust, and shared experiences drive high-performing teams. Together, they share strategies for fostering a culture of belonging, support, and collaboration no matter where employees are located.
Building relationships is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. In this episode, Sunny Ziemer, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert and CEO of Distribute Consulting, joins Dr. Kathy Richie, Associate Professor at National University, to discuss key moments managers should never overlook and share practical tips for strengthening connections in remote teams.
Join our conversation as we explore diverse perspectives on peace and discuss ways to integrate its values into the lives of our children and students. Discover strategies for fostering responsibility, empathy, resilience, and understanding among students, making peace a tangible part of their daily lives. Let’s work together to create a culture of peace - one human at a time, one lesson at a time.
Join us as we discuss actionable approaches to make.
Be a Friend Organization. https://www.beafriendproject.org/
In this episode, hear Darcy Mayfield, a workplace culture expert chat with Dr. Jeff Belsky, Director of Strategy and Leadership Development at Solutions 21, and learn how to create and sustain a positive culture in remote and hybrid work environments. They discuss actionable strategies for fostering connection, collaboration, and well-being, and the vital role of leadership in nurturing a supportive and inclusive culture.
As return-to-office mandates continue to roll out, the national majority of teams are now working from a variety of workplaces. Listen to hear Laurel Farrer, CEO of Distribute Consulting and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and Dr. Jeff Belsky, Director of Strategy and Leadership Development at Solutions 21, discuss what hybrid companies can learn from remote work to help prevent the risks of imbalance, miscommunication and discrimination.
Join Dr. Aurélia Bickler and her guests Dr. Elaine Willerton and SarahRose Hogan as they explore the world of neurodivergence.
Resources:
https://neuroclastic.com/
https://thinkingautismguide.com/
Ido In Autismland, Ido Kedar
Neurotribes, Steve Silberman
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity, Devon Price
I Will Die on This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents and the Children Who Deserve a Better World, Meghan Ashburn, Jules Edwards
Parenting at the Intersections: Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color, Jaya Ramesh, Priya Saaral
My Brother Otto, Meg Raby (kids book)
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Whether you're managing a remote team or balancing in-person and virtual attendees, listen to John Chen, author of Engaging Virtual Meetings and 50 Digital Team Building Games and Dr. Jeff Belsky, Associate Professor in the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology at National University, and learn how to create compelling meeting experiences that bring everyone to the table, no matter where they are located.
In this podcast, learn the secrets behind virtual assistant matchmaking. Melissa Smith, an industry-leading expert in the area of virtual assistants and remote work hiring, shares her expertise and inspiration with Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Public Service College of Law and Public Service at National University. Their conversation surrounds future trends in AI, success stories, integration challenges, and essential tips for aspiring virtual assistants.
Cristina Imre, founder of Tech Leadership Lab and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO to share effective strategies for cultivating engagement and happiness in remote teams, drawing from the principles and experiences of Tech Leadership Lab as a result of 15 years of working remotely.
Discover key strategies for attracting clients to your remote creative business through this informative conversation. Join Georgie Darling and Jessica Liske as they share practical tips on navigating the creative business landscape. Georgie, a London-based freelance travel writer and business strategy coach for female freelance writers, offers valuable insights on establishing presence in the remote world. Georgie's work has been featured on Yahoo, The Guardian, Fodor's, Tripadvisor, ELLE Magazine, and many more. Dr. Liske, who mentors doctoral students by serving as Chair and Subject Matter Expert in the School of Business and Economics at National University, brings her expertise to the discussion.
WPC Intern Jennifer Brown interviews Dr. Andrew Martin on the psychological perspective of chronic pain and functional neurological disorder.
In this engaging, interactive, and entertaining podcast, you will learn how to dramatically improve your ability to use hybrid and virtual work as an instrument to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. Many leaders rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and leadership styles in managing hybrid and remote teams. Yet, research conclusively demonstrates that instead of incrementally improving on the old-school office-centric approach, the best outcomes in managing teams come from adopting a flexible work model. Gain insights from Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, a consultancy focused on the future of work, and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert. Dr. Gleb, known as the "Office Whisperer" and "Hybrid Expert" according to the New York Times, engages in a conversation with Dr. Gary White, professor in the School of Business and Economics at National University, about leveraging hybrid and remote work to enhance retention and productivity while reducing costs.
Workforce disengagement is a global phenomenon, with only 15% of employees engaged. Overall, people don't feel any emotional connection to their work and mostly do what's expected. At the societal level, the future of remote work is about empowering, upskilling people, and including everyone to promote transparency and fairness. In this episode, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert and CEO of Good4Work, Geraldine Woloch-Addamine, shares 5 Cs and how HR innovations can align with remote work now and in the future.
Did you know there is science behind increased productivity and virtual co-working? Listen as Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, about the importance of factors such as pre-commitment, implementation intensions, social pressure, and accountability.
Join a discussion between the Whole Person Center Director, Dr. Aurélia Bickler, and Professor, Chair and Author, Dr. Brian Tilley, as they explore ways to find moral ground through the current US political climate.
WebsitesAPA Division 45: Society for the Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, https://division45.org/
Braver Angels: a network of groups designed to bridge political differences and address controversial issues through thoughtful conversations, https://braverangels.org/
BooksHigher Ground: Morality and Humanity in the Politics of Race – Book by Brian Tilley covering the concepts described in the podcast as well as the history behind them and how the concepts might be adopted by or apply to the current politics of the US.
Moral Tribes by Joshua Greene - To understand how morality influences our behavior and how it especially is related to emotional reactions
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Tatum and The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee – to illustrate how racism harms everyone, including perpetrators, so called bystanders, and the supposedly colorblind, and how our communities suffer because of it. Shows we all need to buy in
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo – as a starter text for a variety of information about racism and how it is experienced by people of color, including a great starter discussion of how microaggressions harm
Anger and Racial Politics by Antoine Banks and The Emotional Politics of Racism by Paula Ioanide – describes the role of emotion, particularly anger, when it comes to beliefs about race and racism.
Any of David Roediger’s three books (How Race Survived History, Wages of Whiteness, and Working Toward Whiteness) on White Identity – for an expertly-written history of Whiteness in this country, how it evolves, and how it affects our communities and public policy
For a deep dive, Racialized Politics (edited volume by Jim Sidanius et al.) and White Identity Politics by Ashley Jardina – to see how racial beliefs influence voting and public policy.
Almost anything by James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, or W. E. B. Du Bois especially for our White brothers and sisters who want to understand about the experience of racism, what it means in this society, and (profoundly) how it feels.
Anything by Bell Hooks.
Driven by AI, we are on the brink of a transformational shift that will disrupt and shape both traditional and remote work. In this episode, Dr. Brian Arnold, Professor in the Sanford College of Education at National University, and chair of Global Innovation, Social-Emotional Learning, and Educational Technology, is joined by Benjamin Schleider, author of The Millennial's AI Guide to Remote Work: Travel Anywhere and Join the Workforce of The Future, to discuss the use of AI to enhance remote work.
Cloud computing and AI have transformed the world of work to create some of the trends that we're seeing today. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Professional Studies in the School of Public Service at National University chats with Matthew Mottola, CEO of The Human Cloud and a leading authority for leaders embracing the freelance economy. Matt has been featured in Fortune, Bloomberg, YPO, and Yahoo Finance.
Learn more about Matt at https://matthewrmottola.com/.
Tune in to this episode as Dr. Marsha Chase walks us from trauma to healing.
Vodcast version: click here Resources:https://tfcbt.org/resources/
https://www.therapistaid.com/
Hybrid meetings are a challenge for the leader in making sure everyone has equal opportunity to participate and have their voice heard whether physical present or accessing the meeting remotely. In this episode, Jason Weber, retired Navy analysis and doctoral student in organizational leadership, chats with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky,remote expert dubbed by the New York Times as the office whisperer and remote expert. Dr. Gleb shares insights and proven strategies to effectively lead meetings with hybrid teams.
Are you looking for a remote job and spend hours tweaking your resume? Feeling lost every time you open your computer, not knowing what will ACTUALLY move the needle in your job search? In this episode, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, Jordan Carroll, explains a simple 3-step system to get noticed by recruiters and HR managers. Learn more about Jordan at https://theremotejobcoach.com/
Join us as we discuss the different stages & stories of students’ generational trauma, through the lens of a school principal.
Resources:
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Middlebrooks Mental Health Group
https://middlebrooksacademy.com/principal/
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Middlebrooks Mental Health
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Book on Generational Trauma:It Didn’t Just Start With You
By Mark Wolynn
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/it-didnt-start-with-you-mark-wolynn/1122454959
Are you facing challenges in your life that cause you to doubt your abilities and limit your potential? If so, listen and be inspired by Landis Graden, serial entrepreneur, tech investor, philanthropist, author, and vulnerablist. He wrote the book, Bent, Not Broken: Crossing Life's Bridges of Tragedy, Trauma, and Triumph,” to share his story of overcoming life challenges to establish and lead a highly successful business. Landis is a keynote for the CAVO CBEM Virtual Conference: Future Proofing Virtual and Hybrid Work, May 11-12 from Noon to 3 pm ET.
Register and meet Landis: https://nu.tradewing.com/conference/ZQbKe6EwEz5hPDzXr?ticketLinkId=20ba8991-8ac7-4a4e-b589-4f98de53d553
If you are an NU student, alum, faculty, or staff member, reach out to CAVO@nu.edu for a special registration link.
If you are interested in digital nomadism and work-life balance, you won’t want to miss this episode hosted by Rowena Hennigan, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and founder of @RoRemote, a remote skills training and consultancy company. Rowena chats with guest Dave Cook about the results of his seven-year study to dispel the idea of complete freedom of the nomad lifestyle. Dave is an anthropologist, consultant and leader in remote work, digital nomadism, and work-life balance. Read more about Dave’s study The freedom trap: digital nomads and the use of disciplining practices to manage work/leisure boundaries. For more information and resources from Rowena Hennigan, visit RoRemote. Also, learn more about Dave at I Am Dave Cook.
A challenge that is a reality for many who work remotely is battling feelings of loneliness. What can leaders of remote employees do to help alleviate these feelings? How can leaders help remote employees avoid burnout? Drs. Ada Cenkci and Megan Downing, professors at Northern Kentucky University, chat with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to share rich data from their extensive research on workplace loneliness to answer these question and others.
In this episode, Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, welcomes Nadia Harris, founder of Remoteworkadvocate.com and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert to discuss strategies both leaders and workers can implement to promote transparency and inclusiveness in the remote workplace.
Research shows when remote workers feel they are part of a community, it promotes engagement, increases productivity, and creates a positive work environment. In this episode, Jordan Carrol, author of Remote for Life, founder of the Remote Job Club, career coach, and recruiter joins Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to discuss strategies and norms leaders and remote workers can implement to build and maintain community. Connect with Jordan at https://theremotejobcoach.com/.
Will the topics and events we witnessed surrounding remote and hybrid work in 2022 continue in 2023? What new matters and actions might we see in 2023? Shauna Moran, a remote and hybrid team performance coach, facilitator, and trainer chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to answer these questions and more.
In 2022, hybrid work policies were front and center as organizations rushed to normality through a return to the office. In this episode, Melody Rawlings, CAVO director, welcomes Rowena Hennigan, remote work expert and founder of @RoRemote, a remote skills training and consultancy company, and CAVO visiting virtual expert. Their discussion centers on the need for workers to heal from the stress of being forced to work from home because of the pandemic and the response to hybrid work policies.
Employee engagement and healthy boundaries are vital components in creating a positive virtual work culture. In this podcast, guest Gina D’Andrea, conflict moderator and facilitator, chats with Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the School of Professional Studies at National University about ways to build a positive culture. Gina helps leaders build happier workplaces, on-site or distributed, through training, consulting, and mediation services at any organizational level.
Trust is a vital element in the virtual and hybrid workplace and has been linked to the root cause of the Great Resignation. In this episode, Geraldine Woloch-Addamine, Founder and CEO of Good4Work talks with Dr. Kathy Richie, Associate Professor in the School of Business and Economics at National University, about indicators of relationship deterioration, work-life balance, and trust building strategies to create a people-first culture.
NU’s Ombudsman, LaCrisia Gilbert, also known as “The Hope Dealer”, joins us to discuss the many benefits of hope. She offers tips and resources to connect to a hopeful mindset and describes the ways this impacts our future.
Resources: www.elliottconnie.com
Toxic work environments seem to be all too common, and the virtual/remote workplace is no exception. Listen as Caitlin Magidson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Coach, describes the signs of a toxic virtual workplace and the strategies to handle it. She also shared shares signs to look for to possibly avoid taking a job in an organization with a toxic work culture.
Working from home can be beneficial toward work/life balance, but certainly has its share of stress. In this podcast hosted by Shawna Crockett Jones, Dr. Krishna Bhatta, M.D. shares his recommendations for reducing stress. Dr. Bhatta is the founder of Relaxx.org and creator of the companion Relaxx app.
Effectively leading a virtual team requires many different skills from effective communication to coaching, to providing timely feedback. Tune into this episode and hear Debra Dinnocenzo chat with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to learn about some of the most important skills needed to be an amazing virtual team leader. Debra is president and founder of VirtualWorks!, a consulting and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Debra is a co-author of the recently released book, REMOTE LEADERSHIP – Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams, as well as several other books on remote and virtual teams. She is also the current CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert.
Dr. Aurélia Bickler with guest Billie Tyler, explore the complex experiences, frequently lumped under the umbrella of “happiness”. These said experiences often exist in concurrence with alternative and sometimes opposing emotions; making it challenging for people to identify and/or explore.
The Reality Slap: Finding Peace and Fulfillment When Life Hurts https://a.co/d/2tNQGqU
Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/
Liz Wool, Chief Learning Strategist for Virtual Training Whiz, a Division of the Wool Consulting Group, shares six quick steps for designing and delivering outstanding online training. The techniques Liz shares will help anyone who teaches and presents online to engage their participants and advance participants' learning. Virtual Training Whiz, a Division of the Wool Consulting Group, trains individuals to design and deliver exceptional virtual learning experiences. Find out more here: www.virtualtrainingwhiz.com.
Do you have an internal desire to launch your own web-based business? If so, this is the podcast you have been waiting for. Listen to the conversation between Charlene Walters, author of Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur and media contributor featured on Entrepreneur, Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC Make It, Business News Daily, Apple News, Thrive Global, Bloomberg radio and many others, and Dr. Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Students in the School of Business at Northcentral University. Learn what it means and takes to be an entrepreneur.
Please join Dr. Nicole R.H. Baker and Aurélia Bickler as we discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the pursuit of work/life balance. Though it might seem like an impossible goal to reach, acceptance, perspective and boundaries play a big role in finding our own version of it.
In this podcast, powerful women reconvene to continue their discussion of how women have been taking up space and reclaiming their time for years now and how the Covid-19 global pandemic has altered lives, created a new normal, and even yielded a time called “The Great Resignation.” The great resignation has presented women with the opportunity to redefine work-life balance. Listen to Part II of The Powerful Woman led by Dr. Randee Sanders, School of Business at NCU who is again joined by Juvockia Melvin, Founder and Owner of Purplebiz Marketing, L.L.C; Rose Matthews, Founder, Georgia Institute of Speech and Language, LLC; Shawna Jones, Creator and Owner of THE PLATFORM Consultant Firm; and Elizabeth Caulder, President and Chief Strategist, Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing Group.
Communication is important in any organization, but it is even more critical when the organization is experiencing change. In this podcast, Laura Porter, Owner of Holler Communications and Partner of Triple Play Consulting joins Linda Larsen, Manager of Academic Operations at Northcentral University, to discuss the key role that communication plays in change management and share best practices.
Join Dr. Aurélia Bickler and her guest Dr. Grayson Kimball as they discuss the mental aspects of running. Dr. Kimball, Mental Performance Coach and Sport Psychology Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, describes the process of training our minds to reach our exercise goals.
When working in a hybrid work model, employees must be able to feel connected and included regardless of the location. While technology has afforded many the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world, the question remains as to how much engagement is necessary. Listen as Tiffany Pringle, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, NCU doctoral student, and workplace training specialist chats with Dr. Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to share her insights and recommendations on the best way to promote engagement.
The Covid-19 global pandemic has inevitably created a new normal, yielding “The Great Resignation” and shifting the way employees work. As some organizations are prompting a return to office, others have embraced virtual and hybrid work. How does this impact the workforce? In this podcast, Henry Kurkowski, author of Remote Work Technology: Keeping Your Small Business Thriving from Anywhere, joins Dr. Brian Allen, Professor in the School of Business at Northcentral University, to discuss current trends in hybrid work and the two-tiered workforce.
Welcome to the Virtual Center for Health and Wellness Premiere Podcast - Advancing the Human Condition. Join Dr. Aurelia Bickler and her guest, Dr. Cynthia Akagi as she offers simple and achievable tools to insert meditation and self-care through our day-to-day lives.
Topic Quick Links
Calm: www.calm.com
Headspace: www.headspace.com
Youtube: www.youtube.com
Noom: www.noom.com
WW: www.weightwatchers.com
MyFitnessPal: www.myfitnesspal.com
NCU doctoral student, Tiffany Pringle, shares her experience delivering engaging online training through her company, Inspire Consulting & Management Group: www.inspirecmg.com. In this episode, she offers strategies for using built-in Zoom tools and Poll Everywhere in exciting new ways. Tiffany will be presenting a behind-the-scenes look at these tools during VESC’s upcoming conference on April 28. You can register for Tiffany’s session on VESC’s conference page: https://www.ncu.edu/virtual-education-support-center/conferences
Many workers have come to appreciate and thrive with the flexibility and efficiency of virtual work. While there are organizations urging a return to office, virtual work has proven to be an effective work model and is most likely here to stay. In today’s podcast hosted by Elizabeth Caulder, President and Chief Strategist at the Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing Group, Debra Dinnocenzo, author of Remote Leadership: Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams and President of VirtualWorks!, discusses the staying power of virtual work.
In this episode, NCU alumna, Dr. Ebony Cole, shares her expertise in higher education and the findings of her research on the experiences of Black women working in predominately White colleges and universities. Dr. Cole offers excellent advice for completing the dissertation process successfully. Read more about Dr. Cole's dissertation advice in her blog! https://www.ncu.edu/blog/phinished-how-i-broke-cycle-attending-northcentral-university
Women have been taking up space and reclaiming their time for years now. The Covid-19 global pandemic has altered lives, created a new normal, and even yielded a time called “The Great Resignation.” The great resignation has presented women with the opportunity to redefine work-life balance. Listen to the discussion of these powerful women led by Dr. Randee Sanders, School of Business at NCU: Juvockia Melvin, Founder and Owner of Purplebiz Marketing, L.L.C; Dr. Letisha Edwards, Public Health General Dentist; Rose Matthews, Founder, Georgia Institute of Speech and Language, LLC; Shawna Jones, Creator and Owner of THE PLATFORM Consultant Firm; and Elizabeth Caulder, President and Chief Strategist, Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing Group.
When his middle school went virtual during the pandemic, student Seth Raphael created LinkJoin to help people manage meeting invites and arrive on time to class. Join us as we talk with Seth who went from student to entrepreneur when he designed and patented LinkJoin. Learn more about LinkJoin: https://youtu.be/36kdMjY--tU
Visit LinkJoin: https://linkjoin.xyz/
CAVO Ep. 63: Using Remote Work to Design Your in Person Life
Ali Greene, one of CAVO’s first quarter Visiting Virtual Expert, explores common pitfalls and challenges for remote workers and discusses unique opportunities remote workers can take to design their ideal in-person life. Together with host, Samantha Hedgspeth, PhD, CEO of The Hedgspeth Group, they cover topics such as isolation, community building, health and wellness and more. This highly informative conversation provides the audience with practical tips and strategies for remote work success.
In this episode, National University's Kate Glass explains design thinking, and how empathy mapping plays an important part in a human-centered design process.
With the shift to flexible work models arising from the pandemic, many people are at a loss for how to create effective hybrid meetings. What do leaders have to do differently when conducting hybrid meetings? In this podcast, Karin Reed, award-winning broadcast journalist and co-author of Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting, joins Dr. Kathy Richie, Professor in the School of Business at Northcentral University, to discuss practical strategies on how to navigate this challenging but essential way of conducting business.
In this episode, Dr. Barnhardt speaks with Amber Hall, a Master Enrollment Advisor and doctoral student in NCU’s instructional design program. Amber talks candidly about her experiences with technology and how more people can be reached with online learning.
As organizations plan for the post-pandemic recovery, what opportunities and challenges are they considering? What is the outlook for remote work? Hear answers to these questions and more in this CAVO episode with Sylvia Melena, Founder & CEO of Melena Consulting Group and author of Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance. Sylvia joins Aaron Brown, Professor in the School of Business at Northcentral University, in a highly engaging conversation about current trends in talent management and what’s on the horizon for remote work. For more information aboutSylvia and her work in leadership and management talent development, please visit https://LeadershipStrength.com.
NCU doctoral students, Dawn Irons and Susan Pinson share their experience developing and implementing the Oklahoma State Department of Education's new online coaching program for teachers. This innovative program brings together experienced and first-year teachers from across the state. New teachers are matched with a coach, record and discuss their practice, and engage in an essential process of reflection for advancing their instructional skills. For more information: https://sde.ok.gov/
Working remotely offers numerous benefits for both employees and organizations alike. Employees appreciate the flexibility that can result in a better work/life balance and the demand for flexibility is in large part the reason for the Great Resignation we are witnessing. Having a remote workforce offers a cost savings for employers and the opportunity to draw from a global pool of employment candidates. In this episode, Brian K. Allen, author of Creating an Elite Remote Workforce for Human Resource Professionals, joins Dr. Chris Agada, Professor in the School of Business at Northcentral University, to discuss strategies employers can use to harness the potential of a remote workforce.
Technology has made it possible to work from anywhere in the world and many are taking advantage of technology to combine remote work with travel to become a digital nomad. Life as a digital nomad is appealing to many, offering the opportunity to see the world while earning a living. In this episode, Andrew Murdoch, YouTube Strategist and nomad, joins Erin Hoffer, Professor from the School of Business at NCU, to discuss the benefits and challenges of the nomadic lifestyle.
NCU alumna, Reverand Jacqui Hood Martin, Ph.D., discusses her work with helping individuals and teams establish balance through online training and coaching. Dr. Hood Martin helps people stay open to learning in the face of technology challenges and draws on tools like the DISC assessment for advancing learning and relationships in online education. You can read her blog, Recalibrating!, on the VESC website. Dr. Hood Martin is the owner of a boutique Life Management Firm, J. Hood & Associates, a professional development 501(c)3 public charity. Learn more at www.jhoodandassociates.org.
This episode brings you Sam Kary, educator and founder of The New EdTech Classroom. Sam describes an inspiring shift in approach for teacher professional development. After serving as a teacher and experiencing the challenges with implementing technology, Sam launched a business to help schools advance the use of EdTech through improved professional development for teachers. The New EdTech Classroom supports teachers to utilize technology more effectively and with greater purpose and confidence. Although this podcast focuses on K12 education, The New EdTech Classroom works with organizations and colleges beyond K12. For more information about this innovative new teacher training platform: www.newedtechclassroom.com/21stcenturyteacher
https://www.dropbox.com/s/os4s9sjhjuiq5jo/VESAC%20Ep25.mp3?dl=0
To reach The New EdTech Classroom: contact@newedtechclassroom.com
Living and working in a nomadic lifestyle, digital nomads are people who travel and work from different locations. They are often world travelers who see no geographic boundaries as long as they have reliable Wifi and an appropriate device to complete their work. Rachel Woldoff, urban sociologist, professor, researcher, and educator, and Robert Litchfield, Associate Professor at Washington and Jefferson College, joins Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Students in the School of Business at Northcentral University, to discuss this fast-growing community. Check out Rachel and Rob’s book Digital Nomads: In Search of Freedom, Community, and Meaningful Work in the New Economy.
Join our NCU guests, Shaina Philpot, Sm'neexł / Jerome Jainga, and Dr. Linda Collins, along with educator, film-maker, and author of A Place of Belonging: Community Based Research Documentaries (2021), Dr. Eddie Webb, as they continue their discussion of online learning in higher education.
Today, university students want more than academic degrees; they aim to launch businesses, develop new products, and start social movements. In response, universities are building academic incubators to remain competitive and relevant; to attract and retain entrepreneurial students, faculty, and researchers; and forge connections between industry and academia. The launch of the School of Business Innovation Incubator at Northcentral University has been met with great excitement! In this episode, Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO chats with Rickard Briggs, Director of Innovation Incubator at NCU, about the incubator's opportunities for students to build a business as they move from campus to workplace.
Join our NCU guests, Shaina Philpot, Sm'neexł / Jerome Jainga, and Dr. Linda Collins, along with educator, film-maker, and author of A Place of Belonging: Community Based Research Documentaries (2021), Dr. Eddie Webb, in this discussion of online learning in higher education.
Are you interested in starting a business you can run online from home? Many people dream about being their own boss but don’t know how to get started. In this episode, Gina Horkey, author of the Make Money series, chats with Rickard Briggs, Director of Innovation Incubator at Northcentral University, about helping everyday people start a free-lance writing and service-based virtual assistant business. Learn more about Gina and her book at horkeyhandbook.com.
The best format for learning and coaching in a remote environment is to offer rich, diverse opportunities. The more opportunities, the better. This allows your people to choose what format works best for them and encourages them to switch between setups to keep things engaging. In this episode, Elizabeth Caulder, President of Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing, joins Dr. Randee Sanders, Associate Dean of Faculty in the School of Business at Northcentral University, to discuss some of the different types of leadership development formats to consider including inspiring video lessons, 1:1 remote coaching sessions, and learning from the experience of others. Learn more about Elizabeth at Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing.
NCU Alumna, Dr. Abby Helbling describes her experience creating a trauma-sensitive online community for elementary students. Dr. Helbling’s research focuses on the transition to kindergarten for children who have experienced trauma. In her work as a teacher, she continues to explore how to create learning environments that can prepare students for their future careers.
With meeting overload, multiple time zone workforces, frequent location shifting, and increasing schedule flexibility, leaders in virtual organizations need to understand and embrace asynchronous communication. Why is it critical for remote and hybrid leaders to develop async powered teams? In this interview, Tammy Bjelland, Founder and CEO of Workplaceless, joins Deborah Hutchinson, PhD candidate from the School of Business at Northcentral University to answer that question and provide advice for how to get started.
Remote communication skills have been important to many entrepreneurs and business leaders for some time, but now they are more important than ever. Even if you feel comfortable with virtual meeting platforms and remote communication, it's likely that many people you work with are not. Having a strong understanding of how virtual platforms change our communication behaviors can help you significantly increase the success of remote meetings as well as coaching and training sessions. Lauren Sergy, communication expert and author of UNMUTE! How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity, joins Dr. John Frame, Associate Director of Faculty Support and Development in the School of Business at Northcentral University. Together, they discuss Lauren’s practical insights and strategies for amplifying your impact and improving your clarity, polish, and ability to connect with others when communicating via webcam. You can learn more about Lauren and her book at https://laurensergy.com/unmute
Leaders of virtual teams must build relationships with team members through casual conversations rather than micromanaging. This idea challenges the perception of creating accountability control rather than though building trust. Listen as Dr. Jessica Lowery, School of Business at Northcentral University, chats with Anand Madhavan, Digital Strategy Manager for Gallup, to discuss practices virtual team leaders can use to create a climate of accountability without micromanaging.
How does a manager hold virtual team members accountable without micromanaging them? In this episode, Dr. Aaron Brown from the School of Business at Northcentral University is joined by Carl Manello, a senior leader for process improvement and program management, who enables virtual teams by ensuring they have clearly established roles, responsibilities, and clear deliverables to guide their work. Empowering virtual teams through clear expectations results in eagerness to deliver without having someone hover over them. Listen as Aaron and Carl discuss guiding principles for enabling remote teams that include: (1) do what is right for the company; (2) be thoughtful and purposeful in what you do; (3) focus on quality; (4) balance cost, risk, and value; and (5) work for your business partners’ success (customer focus).
It’s no secret that we’re living in disruptive and uncertain times that can leave us feeling distanced from the comfort of things most familiar to us. Emotional intelligence skills are exactly what we need to help us better navigate and thrive in our virtual and physical spaces. Listen as Sylvia Baffour, emotional intelligence expert and author of I Dare You to Care, has an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation with Veronica Hill about ways to embrace change, build inner resilience, and use your more effectively emotions to work for you and not against you. Learn more about Sylvia and her book at: https://sylviaspeaks.com/book/
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Belsky, a professor in the School of Business, discusses essential skills for all managers and supervisors which are covered in his recently released book: The Leadership Toolboxes.
The Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School is a public school in Massachusetts that any K-12 student can choose to attend. In this school's model, a student's at-home learning coach (e.g., parent, grandparent) is an integral partner in the education process. Director of Special Education, Darlene Thorpe, describes the school's approach to online learning for students with diverse learning needs. GCVS initiated three innovative improvements this year; a new K-5 model with focused areas of support, a 9th-grade academy, and expansion of the school's hybrid approach with a new in-person support center for students and staff.
Is successful online teaching determined by which technology tools you're using? Three award-winning educators, Cindy Green, Jason Wells, and Paula McDougald from Virtual Arkansas, talk about effective strategies for teaching online. Drawing from their experience before and during the pandemic, these expert educators offer recommendations for using an LMS, integrating a flipped-classroom approach, facilitating a Socratic seminar, and other high-quality instructional strategies. Ideas for using tech tools like Canva, Padlet, and Cahoot are also discussed. For more on Padlet, watch VESC's webinar, Padlet Possibilities in the "Tools and Tips" section for K-12 educators, or listen to the VESC podcast, Episode 1: Using Padlet in the Online Classroom and Beyond.
Leaders of remote teams need both hard and soft skills but demonstrating those soft skills must be very intentional given the absence of body cues and language we rely in the physical workplace. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Ritchie in the School of Business at Northcentral University is joined by Kim Shepherd, former CEO of Decision Toolbox, and board member of Working Wardrobes and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, CA. She is the author of three books; Remote Work (2021)' Get Scrappy - business insights to make your company more agile (2015); The Bite Me School of Management - taking a bite out of conventional thinking (2010). Kim and Kathy discuss practical strategies to develop and demonstrate soft skills to successfully lead a virtual team.
An interview with the Executive Director of the Association of Latino Superintendents & Administrators (ALAS), Dr. Maria Armstrong, about the challenges she has faced leading ALAS during a pandemic, and the vast background she has in education.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, shifting operations to the virtual workplace was paramount to organizational survival. Organizations that were new to virtual operations focused their efforts on scaling technological connectively, but relationships matter more than tech. Relationships are about connection. In this podcast, Sylvia Melena joins Dr. Deanna Davis, Associate Professor in the School of Business at Northcentral University, to share ways of strengthening relational connectivity to create a thriving, vibrant, and productive virtual workplace.
In this episode hosted by Dr. Eugene Wilkerson, Dean of the School of Business, we hear from alumnus Dr. Timothy Brandon on his doctoral journey at NCU. They are joined by Dr. Brian Allen, professor in the School of Business, and Dr. Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Students, to discuss the collaboration on Dr. Brandon’s post-doctoral research project.
This episode features NCU alumna Dr. Charlotte Immenshuh, and NCU faculty member Dr. Maggie Broderick discussing their book chapter from the Handbook on Research for Transforming Teachers' Online Pedagogical Reasoning for Engaging K-12 Students in Virtual Learning. Crystalizing moments are those remarkable times when students make significant connections with their learning. Drawing on their experiences homeschooling and teaching online, Dr Immenshuh and Dr. Broderick share ideas and hope for creating valuable virtual education experiences for primary aged students. Dr. Immenshuh is the owner of Kumon Math and Reading Centers of San Antonio - Alamo Heights, https://www.kumon.com/san-antonio-alamo-heights/instructor
More than a year post pandemic, many organizations are bringing employees back to the office in some type of hybrid format. As the virtual workplace evolves, there are myths and challenges that must be addressed and overcome to achieve a climate that supports virtual work success. Iwo Szapar, Remote Work Advocate & Co-founder of Remote-how, the world’s leading platform for remote professionals, joins Dr. Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Students in the School of Business at Northcentral University, to discuss skills needed to create a positive and productive remote work culture.
Climb up mountains that impede life plans. - Dr. Alethea Henry. In this episode, Dr. Barnhart interviews alumna Dr. Alethea Henry, founder of Motivate to Climb Up. Dr. Henry talks about healing from trauma through positive relationships and pursuing education. She describes her powerful life story as a woman of Color and how she earned her doctorate online. Dr. Henry is a motivational life coach, available at http://www.aletheahenry.com or by email: dr.aletheahenry@gmail.com, or phone: 646-441-7594.
Ora Prochovnick, Director of the Housing Clinic at the JFK School of Law at NCU, shares the ways aspiring law students give back to their community, while also sharpening their knowledge.
Cynthia Hamblin, Director of the Virtual Learning and Leadership Alliance (VLLA) and John Ashworth, Executive Director of Virtual Arkansas share about the history and continual improvement of the National Standards for Quality Online Learning. Released in 2019, these revised standards for quality have been downloaded over 20K times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Practical application of the standards by online educators, synchronous and asynchronous learning, and professional development opportunities are discussed. Visit the National Standards for Quality Online Teaching portal powered by 2gnoMe to access free professional development resources aligned to the online teaching standards. Blog: A University Professors Perspective on Online Teaching
We are now entering the next big organizational experiment – hybrid working combined with working from home/anywhere. Employees want to keep the flexibility they enjoyed during the pandemic and companies realize that employees can be productive outside of the offices. As hybrid working is one of the most challenging remote configurations, in this episode Theresa S. Hollema and Pilar Orti will focus on the opportunities, risks, and plans. Theresa is a trainer, consultant, and author of Virtual Teams Across Cultures, and leads the team at Interact Global. Pilar is a consultant and multi-time author, most recently of Online Meetings That Matter, host of the highly recognized podcast 21st Century Worklife, and Director of the team at Virtual Not Distant. Theresa and Pilar have a highly engaging conversation on the latest developments on the topic and what they see companies doing. The conversation will range from inclusion to technology to decreasing the agenda-filled video meetings.
NCU School of Education doctoral student, Janelly Garza, is a teacher and advocate for students with Dyslexia and English language learners. In this episode, she shares about her journey at NCU and her research interest in online learning for young students who are English language learners.
In this interview, NCU's Associate of Director of Faculty Support and Development, Dr. Bloomberg, describes key ideas in her new book, Designing and Delivering Online Instruction: Engaging Adult Learners. Dr. Bloomberg's book was nominated for the 2021 Distance Learning Division Book Award by the Association of Educational Communications and Technology. Hear Dr. Bloomberg talk about how to engage learners through empowerment and how to empower them through engagement.
The major shift to virtual work caused by the pandemic created traumatic disruption and challenges for many organizations around the globe. Employees at every level have had to adapt to the virtual environment and often without proper training, tools, and know-how. In this episode, Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO is joined by Karin Reed, coauthor of Suddenly Virtual, to discuss practical, actionable best practices, supported by meeting research that lead to more productive and effective virtual meetings.
Join Dr. Barnhart as he interviews Dr. Mickey Fitch-Collins about her experiences as an online doctoral student and career in higher education. Dr. Fitch-Collins is the Interim Executive Director of Student Success at the University of Wisconsin Superior. Her research looks at how higher education institutions can impact and support the self-efficacy of nonacademic middle managers through supervision and professional development.
Dr. Barnhart interviews 2021 NCU graduate Dr. Pascale Koayess. Dr. Koayess is the Academic Specialist for the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). She discusses her research on self-efficacy and its impact on burn-out and teacher retention. Dr. Pascale also shares insights into educator evaluations, cognitive load, and experiences with online teaching and learning.
NCU Alumna, Dr. Allison Moore is a Learning Disability Teacher Consultant and an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University. In this episode, she discusses the importance of presence and offers strategies for supporting online students in higher education and in K-12 virtual settings.
Crissy Flake, student in the School of Health Sciences, shares about her experience in the Doctor of Health Administration program at Northcentral University. Crissy shares her background and what inspired her to pursue furthering her education as well her goals of changing the architecture of health administration.
In this special podcast, Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, is joined by Dr. George Manning, esteemed Professor of Psychology and Business at Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Manning is an internationally known speaker, consultant to business, industry, and government, and author of eleven books including highly acclaimed text, The Art of Leadership, coauthored with Dr. Kent Curtis, Professor Emeritus at NKU. Dr. Manning was Melody’s first college professor and they have remained good friends through the years. Melody remembers Dr. Manning’s Intro to Psychology class as not only informative but also fun and engaging! Listen as Dr. Manning shares his insight, knowledge, and experiences about the role of personality in leadership.
Navigating day-to-day challenges in the remote workplace can be overwhelming. Listen as John Wengel, PhD student in the School of Business at NCU, chats with Pete Winiarski, author of Virtual Teams that Thrive and learn proven strategies and tips to help you build an effective virtual team.
Joining VESC on this episode is Kevin Crouch, Director of EdTech at Western Academy in Beijing. With over 16 years of experience in IT and educational technology, Kevin describes strategies for using technology to personalize learning in the K-12 setting.
Effective virtual teamwork begins with having the right tools. Listen as Dr. Khatina Brunson, IT professional and adjunct faculty in the School of Business at NCU talks with Clinton Keith, coauthor of Remote Teamwork Tools, about tools and techniques to help virtual teams overcome challenges and improve team communication and collaboration. Learn more about his book at: http://clintonkeith.com/RTT.html
A discussion with Dr. Greg Robinson on the use of data science in health care to help solve for some of today’s crises.
A brief overview of some of the possibilities when considering careers in research in psychology.
School of Business’s Dr. Paul Markham discusses the benefits of NCU’s MBA program, with a spotlight on three new strategic marketing specializations: Marketing Change Leadership, Marketing Science, and Marketing Economics.
Join Dr. Broderick, Dr. Gillenwater, and Dr. Kamm as we discuss their research about the experiences of online students completing their dissertations at Northcentral University during COVID-19. Through their interviews and surveys with Dissertation Chairs, this research team found relationships, social emotional support, and adapting research methods rose to the surface as essential strategies for working with doctoral candidates during the 2020 pandemic.
Northcentral University's Dr. Kimberley Fatata-Hall discusses sharing and learning from people's lived experiences during COVID-19. Her website, Want, Wish, Need is a unique online opportunity to share your story and read the stories of others. Check it out at https://www.wantwishneed.com/
Dr. Judith V. Boettcher is a nationally known consultant and author on online and distance learning. She's published five books and developed numerous blogs and resources you can find on her website, Designing for Learning Her third edition of The Online Teaching Survival Guide:Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips with co-author Dr. Rita-Marie Conrad is being released this month. In this episode, Dr. Boettcher talks about several principles for effective online learning and offers tips to educators from elementary school through higher education. You can learn more from Dr. Boettcher at http://designingforlearning.info/
School of Education alumni Dr. Gary Walker-Roberts discusses his doctoral journey, indicating the NCU supports and resources helping him to complete his doctorate. From doctoral student to alumni to now Alumni Navigator for NCU, Dr. Walker also shares this progression as well as his latest role to assist other NCU students realize their goal of earning a doctorate. Dr. Walker’s energy and personalization are both motivating and helpful for any student thinking about completing their doctoral journey at NCU.
Northcentral University’s Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Andy Riggle, discusses the new Doctor of Education grant opportunity. Listen in to Dr. Riggle as he provides information on how new students can apply for this new grant opportunity to help reduce the tuition cost of the School of Education’s most popular doctorate program, the EdD. NCU’s EdD is designed exclusively for today’s educational leader-practitioners. If you are considering earning an educational doctorate, this is a great time to contact NCU. Our Enrollment Advisors are standing by to assist with any questions you have and can help you get started today! Visit ncu.edu/edd-grants for more information and to learn more about this limited time grant opportunity.
Research shows that working from home and feelings of being “always on” and available through technology distorts the boundary between work and being off the clock resulting in stress and burnout. In this episode, Janice Litvin, author of Banish Burnout Toolkit, joins Dr. Carissa Smock from the School of Business at NCU to discuss ways to change your responses to stress from the inside out to prevent burnout. Strategies shared in this podcast may help combat stress to create a healthier remote work-life balance.
In this episode, listen as Catherine Mattiske, CEO and Founder of The Performance Company (TPC) and id9 Intelligent Design, chats with Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth about ways to utilize collaborative tools to connect with others by appealing to important preferences, developing a balanced presentation with clear messages, and using simple techniques that maximize attention and engagement in a virtual environment. Catherine is the 2021 CAVO Virtual Conference keynote speaker.
Recent NCU School of Education graduate Dr. Danny Chavez discusses his doctoral journey, providing supportive advice for current as well as potential NCU students to realize their dream of earning a doctorate. Dr. Chavez provides many helpful tips, from receiving support from the writing coaches in the Academic Support Center to utilizing the online librarians when completing the dissertation. He also explains how he was able to keep himself motivated, organized, and emotionally healthy throughout his entire experience at NCU. But perhaps most importantly, Dr. Chavez describes what earning a doctorate has done for him personally and professionally, in his quest to fulfill his dream as well as to be a role model for other Hispanics.
Miranda Regnitz, MS, PMP is the Curriculum Project Manager for NCU's School of Education. She draws on her insights completing an online degree, experience working at an online university, and exceptional project management skills to provide you with tips for finding success and getting the most out of your virtual education. If you're in an online program - you don't want to miss this!
Are you an emotionally intelligent communicator? Listen as Scott Warwick, author of Solve Employee Problems Before They Start: Resolving Conflict in the Real World, joins Dr. Stephanie Menefee from the School of Business at NCU as they discuss managing conflict in the virtual environment using emotional intelligence through empathic listening, parroting, and rewards. This fun and engaging conversation will cause you to think of managing conflict in new ways.
Guest Patrick York discusses online learning and the SHARE organization. SHARE is designed to support teachers with learning, resources, and an opportunity to connect with others. Find SHARE at www.sharetolearn.com
Just over a year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. The world of sports was not immune to the virus once normal life started to shut down. As we begin to reclaim our normal lives, many athletes of all ages have struggled to cope with the ripple effects of the pandemic. This podcast delves into the issues of COVID-19 and its impact on the motivation of athletes to continue training and performing, its effect on the athletic identity of the individuals, and the role a Mental Performance Coach can play in helping both athletes and coaches navigate and manage the challenges resulting from the pandemic.
Dr. Rebecca Collins provides insight into federal and private grants including the process for submitting a grant application and opportunities for student involvement.
Cybersecurity dangers for virtual organizations and workers are often overlooked or unaddressed. Listen as Drs. Allen, Smiley, and Jackson discuss some of the critical skills and best practices most often ignored or not addressed by virtual organizations. Learn how ethical hacking and network penetration testing are viable practices for organizations to test remote worker data
security.
Sandra Fonseca-Lind, Information Technology expert, focuses on the evolving contribution women have made to IT. Sandra walks us through the importance of having more hands-on experienced IT professionals capable of managing complex network infrastructures to support the new work landscape of remote, cloud, and mobile-based.
In this special edition episode, we're celebrating Women's History Month with a lively discussion on what it means to 'Take Up Space.' We're joined by panelists Dr. Shavonne Ekeledo, Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth, and Veronica Hill, who not only exemplify what it means to take up space but share how others can do the same - personally and professionally.
Esteemed author and scholar Dr. Barry Posner joins Dr. Gary White from the School or Business at NCU to discuss how any of us can make difference no matter what position, title, or authority we hold. Their discussion is centered around the newest book by Drs. Kouzes and Posner: Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership: How to Make a Difference Regardless of Your Title, Role, or Authority. Listen to hear insightful perspectives on application of timeless leadership principles!
This is the first episode of a new series produced by VESC called Voices from NCU Students and Alumni: Driving Research and Practice. The Voices series shines a light on the contributions NCU students and alumni are making to virtual teaching and learning. In this episode, NCU alumnus Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth describes her experience as an online doctoral student and offers recommendations to learners in virtual programs. Dr. Hedgspeth is the founder of The Hedgspeth Group, an executive coaching and consulting firm.
Northcentral University & Rio Salado Community College interview the first President’s Scholarship recipient, Trechaun Gonzalez, who is pursuing a Master of Social Work. This unique initiative has provided an alum of Rio Salado the chance to continue their education at Northcentral University. Join Heather Millward from NCU and Dr. Floyd Hardin III from Rio Salado as they discuss Trechaun’s academic and professional journey.
A couple’s success story: Dr. Megan McNamara and Dr. Angela Beck discuss the support they received during their doctoral journey within the School of Education at Northcentral University. Advice and helpful tips for prospective and current doctoral students are also discussed.
An important part of effective conflict resolution is ensuring everyone has a voice. Since 85% of the workforce experiences some form of conflict, practical communication can be a vital tool in resolving workplace conflict, especially in a virtual environment. Listen as Jeremy Pollack, a conflict resolution practitioner, researcher, writer, coach, trainer, and entrepreneur chats with Dr. Stephanie Menefee about how to prevent, navigate, and understand conflict. Jeremy is the president of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, a nationwide conflict resolution consulting firm, as well as a research fellow at Stanford University’s Center for International Conflict and Negotiation. Learn more about Jeremy and his work at www.PollackPeacebuilding.com.
Host Samantha Wilcox and guest Chris Dunham, MBA, discuss the NCU School of Undergraduate Studies for students ready to take that next step in their educational journey.
In this episode, Dr. Bill Quinn, Vice President of Operations for the Roscom group of companies, is joined by Christopher Littlefield to discuss virtual team development. Christopher is an International/TEDx Speaker, Harvard Business Review Ascend Contributor, and founder of Beyond Thank You. Christopher is an expert in employee appreciation and recognition and has trained thousands of leaders across six continents at organizations like Accenture, Boston Medical, Salesforce, Reserve Bank of Australia, U.S. Army, United Nations. Connect with Christopher on his website: https://beyondthankyou.com/
We’ve now been forced into virtual work. Many in the workforce want to continue to work remotely. However, how do we try to successfully manage a team (or teams) who have no training in working remotely with systems that were not originally designed for a fully online work force? Join Jennifer Summerville (Associate Professor of Education, NCU) and Kay Bernzweig (Learning and Development Consultant) for a lively discussion of how they met, working with teams before the pandemic and recommendations for working with virtual teams in our new reality.
Most of us can give examples of team building in the physical environment, but what does team building look like in the virtual environment? Join us to hear Dr. Samantha Hedgspeth talking with Dr. Khatina Brunson, an Information Technology professional, to learn about virtual team development. Dr. Brunson has over 25 years in IT is currently a Customer Success Manager in addition to performing adjunct responsibilities for multiple universities.
Dr. Cheri Provancha, a distinguished Army Colonel, discusses her experience as a doctoral student at NCU, noting specific resources and other forms of support assisting her as well as potential and current students affiliated with the military to be successful at NCU.
In this episode focusing on adaptive leadership, Dr. Kimberly Janson, President & CEO of Janson Associates, an internationally recognized talent and organizational development expert, author of Demystifying Talent Management, and executive coach will be hosting a discussion with Lisa Cohn. Lisa is the incoming President and General Counsel of AIR, a real estate firm formerly known as Aimco. A graduate of Stanford, Harvard Law and managing editor of Harvard Law Review, Lisa typifies adaptive leadership. At Aimco, Lisa has had responsibility for construction services, asset quality and service, insurance, risk management, human resources, dispositions nationwide, and Aimco’s acquisitions. Lisa will share her tips and viewpoints on how to accomplish and leverage adaptive leadership.
Dr. Sheri McKillop, a recent NCU graduate, discusses the value of NCU’s online resources and in-person Bootcamps with helping her to complete her doctorate.
Our panel of educators Dr. Ellen Savoy, Dr. Letty Maxwell and Dr. Tyjuan Lee discuss the emergence of heightened stress and mental health concerns for faculty and students, post pandemic outbreak.
Padlet is a tool for organizing and exhibiting online learning. Dr. Maggie Broderick and Dr. Erin Hansman offer tips and strategies for using Padlet to engage online learners.
Director, Katja Walton of the Dissertation Completion Pathway walks us through NCU's continuous support and how students can be best supported through this pathway throughout COVID-19.
Torrie Taj, CEO at Child Crisis Arizona, joins us to share insights about how her organization adapted to the virtual environment in the throes of the Covid pandemic. She discusses the importance of having an emergency preparedness plan and how she leveraged adaptive leadership to successfully mitigate challenges in transitioning to the virtual environment.
In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy told Toto that they were not in Kansas anymore, for they had been swept into a new and not fully understood world. Just like Dorothy and Toto had been quickly swept by a tornado into Oz organizations have been swept into a new way of being and working. They call it the ‘New Normal.’ But what is this ‘New Normal’, how long will it last, and will we ever return to the ‘Normal’ that we knew before? Working virtually and being socially distant has posed many challenges for both organizations and its leaders in all sectors. What does this ‘New Normal’ mean for them and how has it affected their organizations and their leaders? In this podcast, Dr. Randee Sanders talks with Dr. Marsha Tongel about the ’New Normal’ for organizations, the leadership challenges, and lessons learned.
Avoiding commutes, saving money and an improved work-life balance are the most popular benefits of remote working, according to Slack’s ‘Remote Employee Experience Index’. Just 11.6% of people surveyed for the report say they want to return to full-time office work.” A majority “72.2% want a hybrid remote-office model.” Join us as we talk with Dr. Richard Moran, a business leader, venture capitalist, social scientist, and evangelist for organization effectiveness to discuss the virtual workplace and his new book Trump @ Work.
Leadership and teams alike are faced with so many new challenges in this virtual disruptive era. Catherine Mattiske, CEO and Founder of The Performance Company (TPC) and the ID9 Intelligent Design, is back to give us the A, B, Cs of conducting a health check on your teams and assess their preparedness to permanently work virtual. Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn or through her website: https://www.id9intelligentdesign.com/
Dr. Bill Quinn, Vice President of Operations for the Roscom group of companies joins us to share his views on managing a mixed workplace with some team members working virtually while others are on site. Flexibility, communication, and constant diligence are all important factors for success when attempting to manage and lead in this type of environment. Dr. Quinn will discuss why there is a need for a mixed workplace as well as the advantages/disadvantages of a mixed workplace. He will also discuss some of the tools that can help managers navigate these types of workplaces.
Dr. Larry Wallace, Jr., retired Army Captain, President of Wallace Bros and Associates, Mayor of Manor, Texas, and NCU alumnus, joins us to share his experience about making the transition from military life to the virtual workplace. He shares his perspective of diversity in terms of skills and abilities and how we can translate those skills from one industry to another during a transition.
Jacqueline Welch, Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief Diversity Officer of Freddie Mac shares great insight on how her organization is transcending the challenges of transitioning into the virtual workplace including practices of diversity and inclusion. Please note: Since this recording Jacqueline has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for the New York Times Company (NYTC) beginning January 22, 2021.
Listen to Lisa Hutton, JD, JFK School of Law Dean and Nicole Mills, discuss the Paralegal Certificate and BA in Legal Studies programs at the JFK School of Law at Northcentral University.
In June 2020, companies and organizations posted black boxes as a visual commitment to support Black Lives Matter and anti-racism work. More vowed to make DEIB initiatives more of a priority, but are quickly realizing that old strategies may not work in the new virtual workplace. So how do we move those initiatives to a virtual work environment? Dr. Randee Sanders is joined by Guest: Crystal L. Walker, Founder & CEO of Crystal Clear Plans, an independent diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm. They will discuss creating customized DEI strategies.
Dr. Bucky McKenzie discusses his journey from All But Dissertation (ABD) to earning his doctorate through Northcentral University’s Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP).
Theresa Sigillito Hollema is an international consultant, thought leader, and author of the newly released book: Virtual Teams Across Cultures: Create Successful Teams Around the World. In this podcast, she shares perceptive and valuable insight on how to lead, participate, and grow within global virtual teams while leveraging cultural diversity and strengthening cultural competencies.
Dr. Bobbi Maher discusses her journey from all-but-dissertation (ABD) to earning her doctorate through Northcentral University’s Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP) program while earning the coveted Dissertation of the Year award.
Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D. joins us to discuss his new book, Daily Leadership Development: 365 Steps to Becoming a Better Leader. Dr. Riggio is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. His research interests center on charismatic and transformational leadership, nonverbal and verbal communication skills, and the development of leadership potential across the lifespan. Dr. Riggio has published nearly two-dozen authored or edited books and more than 150 articles and book chapters. He has also served as a consultant to dozens of organizations, large and small, across the business, education, and non-profit sectors. He is the co-editor, along with Georgia Sorenson, of the Routledge/Taylor & Francis book series: Leadership: Research and Practice.
Throughout the month of October, NCU is offering all new doctoral students in any of their technology programs a $5,000 grant. All you need to do to be eligible is apply to NCU, enroll in a doctoral program in the School of Technology, and tell us in 100 words or less how your technology degree could make a difference in your life.
Join us as we talk with Catherine Mattiske, CEO and Founder of The Performance Company (TPC) and the ID9 Intelligent Design. With over 30 years of subject matter expertise, Catherine is an international icon in leading and training virtual teams on matters such as trust, accountability, emotional intelligence, and so much more. Based out of Australia, Catherine is a renowned author and publisher that has successfully helped her clients reach their business goals! https://www.id9intelligentdesign.com/
This episode features Dr. Randee Sanders, Associate Director of Faculty Support and Development in the School of Business at Northcentral University. Trust and accountability are vital for effective teamwork and productivity in any environment, but evermore so in the virtual workplace. Dr. Sanders will discuss how building trust and accountability differs in virtual teams and provide tips and best practices leaders can implement to create an essential foundation in these areas.
Veronica Hill, Founder & CEO of The Leadership Consultant, joins us to discuss the importance of building trust and accountability in remote and virtual teams. In this podcast, Veronica brings her emotional intelligence expertise to talk through establishing a culture of trust and accountability by developing emotionally intelligent leaders – all in the virtual environment.
A former Liberty University student, Katy Soong, describes her experience transferring into Northcentral University with Dr. Andy Riggle, Dean of the School of Education
This episode features professional insights and predictions about workplaces from Lisa Pool, Principal for Workplace Planning and Strategies in the Minneapolis office of international design firm Perkins & Will. What must virtual organization leaders know about the spatial and technology impacts of digital communication, social distancing, and hybrid teamwork? What is “the new normal” and what might we expect from the workplace of the future?
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Dr. Randee L. Sanders, Associate Director of Faculty Support and Development in the School of Business, joins us to share about the importance of presence in the virtual work environment. Presence is an important quality in organizations and an area that many people work on in face-to-face business environments. Dr. Sanders will discuss why presence is just as important in a virtual work space and how presence can influence how you are perceived versus received in the workplace. She will also provide tips to enhance your presence that may lead to untapped opportunities.
Dr. Kathy Richie, assistant professor in the School of Business at Northcentral University, discusses best practices for communication in the virtual environment. Dr. Richie brings over 20 years of experience managing teams as a Negotiator Manager for a large multinational company. She has continued her remote work experience by teaching online for many years at the undergraduate to doctoral level for marketing and management emphasis courses.
Former Concordia-Portland University student Jamie Neibling discusses her transition experience with Dr. Andy Riggle, Dean, School of Education, into the doctoral program within the School of Education at Northcentral University.
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Kim Janson, President & CEO of Janson Associates, an internationally recognized talent and organizational development expert, author of Demystifying Talent Management, and executive coach. With over 20 years working in more than 40 countries, Kim has developed deep expertise in helping individuals, teams and organizations reach tremendous success. Kim will share her expertise for strategies in staying connected in a virtual environment.
Brian E. Connor, MHA, FACHE, Division Chief Operating Officer for Health First, a fully-integrated healthcare delivery network is featured in the Northcentral University Center for Transformational Healthcare Leadership podcast series. Brian discusses his journey from a clinical healthcare leader to a healthcare executive with Dr. Jacqueline Rogers.
In this episode, Dr. Amy Lyn explains social emotional learning (SEL) across the lifespan, including the value of social emotional development during the COVID-19 pandemic. She suggests what is on the horizon for SEL, including NCU's recently launched specializations and certificates in social emotional learning.
Kirk Cizerle, Founder & CEO of RecoveryTrek, joins us to discuss managing data and information in remote and virtual environments. In this podcast, Kirk brings his 20 plus years of experience in information and technology management to the table to talk through using data to drive decision making, the differences between open-source software and paid, and opportunities to connect team members through data – all in the virtual environment.
Executive Coach and Corporate Board Member Emily Green sheds light on the ways virtual organizations can overcome the challenges facing business today. In the massive shift online, how do leaders motivate teams and engage employees? What business resumption practices work when companies virtualize work processes and pivot in a turbulent market?
Emily shares powerful insights about navigating a path through difficult times with strategies, such as ways to further resilience with your teams. The segment concludes with perspectives on leadership and career opportunities, helpful for people new to virtual work, and experienced professionals with ambitions to lead virtual organizations in the future.
Join Dr. Robert Clegg, Public Health Practitioner and Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Northcentral University, as he shares how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a virtual environment.
Dr. Mindi Mull, Associate Director of Faculty Support and Development in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences joins us to share about staying connected to your virtual colleagues and engaged with the work of the team (and how to do that) in order to experience greater job satisfaction, productivity, and happiness/contentment. Dr. Mull also shares tips for designing your work space along with other virtual work strategies for improving psychological well-being.
The podcast reviews the options available in the cybersecurity field through the US and abroad. It describes how you can start a new career in cybersecurity or transform your existing skills to become far more valuable. Specific examples of support to students are provided, the facilities to aid success, and support to turn your efforts into earning a degree. The School of Technology at NCU pays special attention to support and communication options to close gaps and resolve problems.
When government restricts us with rules meant to protect us, how do we decide whether or not to comply? Dr. Erin Rae Hoffer, Public Administration Program Lead and Associate Professor in the School of Business, discusses research on public policy, COVID-19, and climate change. Her study combines models of health belief, altruism, and behavior intentions in search of useful insight for business leaders and policymakers.
Increasing physical activity is a positive, proactive way businesses can contribute to their communities and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic while, at the same time, reducing costs through lowering health care spend, increasing productivity, and morale. While physical activity is shown to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system, socioeconomic disparities are clear as not everyone is physically able and not everyone has a safe place to exercise. Preliminary results of changes in nature-based physical activity and stress levels before and during the pandemic indicate mental health has declined, increased park use is due to new or displaced exercisers, and some increased neighborhood exercise is due to displaced park users. Further research in populations that can better capture the exasperation of inequality in access to nature for physical activity is needed for long-term health and economic implications in all populations.
The application of sport psychology and mental conditioning is highly individualized for athletes. While some athletes take advantage of this training to help their performance, other athletes may use it to help them transition from sport to 'normal life'. This podcast features a former Division I College Football player who speaks about his experiences as a highly recruited high school football player through his opportunity to try out for an NFL team. The discussion covers the challenges of the recruiting process, the intensity of playing at the Division 1 school, the realization that a football career would be coming to an end, and the process of transitioning into a new career.
Dr. John LaNear, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Northcentral University and Dean Lisa Hutton of the JFK School of Law, discuss the JFK School of Law at Northcentral University, a CA Bar Accredited, fully online JD Program.
Robert Porr is the first guest featured in the Northcentral University Center for Transformational Healthcare Leadership podcast series. Robert discusses the new normal for healthcare post COVID with Dr. Jacqueline Rogers.
Dr. Maggie Broderick, Professor, School of Education - Northcentral University, offers advice to parents regarding K-12 at home on-line education.
Dr. Grayson Kimball, Program Coordinator - School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology, offers a look into the new Sport Psychology program at Northcentral University. The discussion centers on the educational and professional experiences of Dr. Grayson Kimball, the Program Coordinator as well as the role of a mental performance consultant in the current sport psychology landscape.
Dr. Alice Myers, NCU Director - Nursing Department, School of Health Sciences discusses overcoming challenges and how to remain positive in today's world.
Dr. Robert Clegg, NCU Faculty Senate Chair Professor - School of Health Sciences, discusses the role of professional organizations in the student academic journey.
Dr. Abigail Scheg, Associate Dean of the School of Business at Northcentral University, shares her experience as someone who both leads a virtual team and works as part of a virtual team. This segment is helpful for both employees and mid-level leaders of virtual organizations, as Dr. Scheg discusses everything from how to get positively noticed by leadership in the virtual environment to how to stay organized if you’re someone in mid-level leadership currently balancing a similar dual role.
Dr. Jennifer Biddle, Professor and Program Lead for the Doctor of Criminal Justice at Northcentral University shares some useful tips for homeschooling while working full time.
Dr. Claire Maze, Full Professor, NCU School of Health Sciences discusses the history of the nursing profession.
NCU President, Dr. David Harpool discusses the challenges for colleges and universities providing expanded on-line services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Darren Adamson, NCU Chair Department of Marriage and Family Sciences, discusses creating connection in an online educational world.
Dr. Wittney Jones, Assistant Dean, School of Health Sciences at NCU discusses how to utilize resources for student success.
Dr. Richard Dinneen, Professor of the NCU School of Education discusses the challenges of managing the dissertation writing experience and how higher education students can successfully complete this process towards achieving their degree.
Dr. Rob Sapp, Dean of the NCU School of Technology discusses the challenges of finding and consuming reliable data sources in today's ever evolving and fast paced environment.
Podcast includes a message from the Dean, Dr. Laurie Shanderson on CAHME Candidacy status.
Dr. Andy Riggle, Dean of NCU’s School of Education, discusses “The Applied 3-Chapter - Dissertation-in-Practice EdD.” Dr. Riggle reviews the unique structure of the program along with what makes is so valuable for practitioners in education.
Bethany Bateman, Vice President of Strategic Operations for National Education Partners, shares her insight into how to prepare on-ground teams for the transition to a virtual environment. Bethany discusses the challenges, best practices, and ongoing plans to stay connected with teams forced to transition from an office environment to a virtual environment in a state of emergency.
Karen Whitney, Chief Operating and Financial Officer for National Education Partners, shares the challenges and best-practices associated with moving teams from an office to a virtual environment when transition time is limited.
Recently tasked with developing training for a unique 400-person workforce to move from an office environment to a remote one, Seela Farani-Simmons, Director of Organizational Development for National Education Partners, discusses how to systematically identify training needs and deliver training to on-ground teams moving online.
Angie Walker, Vice President of Human Resources for National Education Partners, shares her experience transitioning employees from an office environment to a virtual environment and providing continuous services to those employees in a time of crisis. Angie also reviews the difficult decisions faced by many employers as they’re making the transition to a virtual environment short-staffed and with employees who may not be predisposed to high performance in a virtual environment. How to maintain a culture of calm through the potential stress of this type of move is also discussed.
Jennifer Whalen, Vice President of Student Operations for National Education Partners, shares considerations, challenges, and best practices surrounding the importance of building and maintaining a positive culture in the transition from an office environment to a virtual environment.
Dr. John LaNear, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Northcentral University reviews the types of decisions senior leaders are faced with making in emergency situations and offers insight on how best to deliver those messages to employees in a virtual environment. Dr. LaNear also gives listeners an in-depth look at how to execute an emergency communications plan in times of stress and uncertainty.
Dr. David Harpool, President of Northcentral University, discusses the considerations of senior leadership in a time of crisis and offers sound advice for presidents and CEOs faced with rapidly mobilizing a remote workforce.
Dr. Andy Riggle discusses the advantages of former Concordia students enrolling at Northcentral University and how NCU will support students in completing their degree, whether they’re pursuing a doctorate or master’s, without losing momentum.