Leadership Talks: Inside the LDP: Recent Episodes

Bruce DeRuntz

Welcome to Southern Illinois University's Leadership Development Program's podcast!

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On this episode of Leadership Talks, we are joined by Gustavo Perruci (guest host) and Liz Marshall, the Senior Director of Advancement at the American Youth Foundation. Together, Gustavo and Liz speak about the importance of living a balanced life and share with us a few tips on how each of us can balance our lives.

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In this episode of Leadership Talks, we are joined by Kevin Purcell. Together, we speak about Kevin's time working at Microsoft, the people he met, and the impact his work had on the company. 

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In this episode of Leadership Talks, we are joined by Shannon Barrett, and Morgan Lybarger; talking about time management in the life of a student, as well as in the life of a business owner. Tune into hear about good time management practices as well as accountability, both with yourself and others.

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On this episode of Leadership Talks: Inside the LDP, Alumni of the LDP, Michael Uphoff and Jared Pfeiffer, will speak about their experiences. Tune into this episode to hear about their journey from SIU’s LDP to the workforce, and how this impacted their careers.

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This episode of Leadership Talks guest stars LDP member Cristobal Duran, LDP Director Bruce DeRuntz, and the founder of the Formula Car RSO at SIU-Carbondale, Mr. Tim Lewis. Together, we discuss Mr. Lewis's journey from transferring to SIU, all the way to his career in racing.

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On this episode of Leadership Talks, we are joined by LDP members Herman Arce and Sarah Doris. Together, we discuss organizational techniques and different strategies you can use when setting up a team.

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On this week's episode of Leadership Talks, LDP alumni Breanna Whitley and current LDP member Connor Kamradt discuss how encouraging your team members can help improve team cohesion. We also talk extensively about graduate school, how it is different from undergraduate school, and the long term benefits it provides. 

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On this episode of Leadership Talks, LDP alumni Devon Cantrell and LDP Coordinator Olivia Hood focus on giving tips for the job hunting process. Specifically, we dive into interview strategies and how to prepare yourself for an interview. 

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This week's segment focuses on finding new ways to do things and thinking outside the box. By highlighting their projects, LDP members Dalton Cantrell and Tamara Keene give insight on how new ideas can benefit you and your team. 

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This episode features current member Josh Konvalinka and alumni Nelson Fernandes. Together, we share our experiences inspiring, and being inspired by, others. We also give a few tips on how to rally your team behind you and things you should avoid when trying to gain support. 

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This week's episode features our members Alex Manuel and Tanner Clark. We highlight the importance of knowing the type of follower you are, the different leadership styles, and the importance of modeling the way for your team.

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This week's episode of Leadership Talks features our Vice President Megan Saltsgaver, President Brock Ward, and the LDP Director Dr. Bruce DeRuntz. Together, we explain the Leadership Development Program, the Collegiate Leadership Challenge, and the moments in the program that taught us the most about being a leader. 

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This episode of Leadership Talks is a brief introduction to the show, the host, and what to expect from the podcast.