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Principles, strategies, and common sense tips for enhancing your 21st Century leadership skills. This podcast includes interviews with successful leaders, profiles of great leaders, commentary germane to the topics, and book reviews. Dr. Larry S. Anderson, Founder/CEO of the National Center for Technology Planning is your host. Primary Format : Education Language : English Also Listed as: City : Tupelo State/Province : MS Country : USA Region : NA User Tags: User Votes: RSS Feed Website People found this Podcast Searching for: View this Podcast on a Google Map. Podcast iTunes Link Text Only listing of Think Like A Leader Podcasts Methings.com listings of Think Like A Leader Podcasts If you like this podcast, you might also like:

View the full archive of Think Like A Leader Episode 29: Lucy Gray & Carol Anne McGuire, Part 2 This is Part Two of a series with two special guests: Lucy Gray and Carol Anne McGuire.Lucy Gray is an Instructional Technology Specialist at the University of Chicago (IL) Center for Elementary Math and Science Education.  Among her numerous awards are having been named an Apple Distinguished Educator (2005), Discovery Educator Network Star Teacher, and Google Certified Teacher.  Lucy is a popular speaker at national and international conferences.  Also, Lucy has a strong re ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 28: Lucy Gray & Carol Anne McGuire, Part 1 My special guests for this episode are Lucy Gray and Carol Anne McGuire.Lucy Gray is an Instructional Technology Specialist at the University of Chicago (IL) Center for Elementary Math and Science Education.  Among her numerous awards are having been named an Apple Distinguished Educator (2005), Discovery Educator Network Star Teacher, and Google Certified Teacher.  Lucy is a popular speaker at national and international conferences.  Also, Lucy has a strong reputation as a c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 27: Vicki Davis - Flat Classroom Our special guest for this episode is Ms. Vicki Davis, a very successful classroom teacher in Camilla, GA.  Vicki is also a grant-winning educator who has created several collaborative projects involving students and schools around the world.Vicki and/or her projects have won several awards.   She and her co-collaborator, Julie Lindseay (Qatar Academy, Qatar), have built a global audience around their Flat Classroom Project.Flat Classroom Project  Other projects in whic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 26: Kelly Janzen, Classroom Teacher on Leadership Our special guest for this episode is Ms. Kelly Janzen, a very successful educator, musician, and leader among her peers.Kelly is a motivating teacher who discusses the role of technologies in the lives of her students and how they grow as a result of interacting with new technologies.Also, Kelly talks about teachers' roles as leaders who can model excellent leadership behavior to peers and superiors.The web site for Kelly's school is http://www.wcdhs.ca -- so feel free to visit and see wh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 25: Two Updates I have two pieces of information to pass along to you: New email address for the podcast: thinklikealeader@gmail.com New series of episodes forthcoming. The general topic is key principles/characteristics of an effective leader. A sampling of topics is: good listener compassionate reliable leader vs. manager consistent risk-taker unselfish It is very important for you to participate by suggesting additional topics (key principles or characteristics), making general comments, telli ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 22: Women in Leadership Two outstanding ladies join me for this episode -- Dr. Mabel Murphree and Mrs. Doyce Deas -- to discuss the philosophies, roles, and conditions of women in leadership. Dr. Mabel Murphree is a freelance consultant, dealing in education, workforce education and development, and political matters.  She is former Director of the Appalachian Region Commission, with offices in Tupelo, MS.  Dr. Murphree is a well-respected educator, speaker, and civic activist. Mrs. Doyc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 23: Leaders in Medicine I've been anticipating this episode for many months!  My two guests are:  Dr. Michael O'Dell and Dr. Ed Hill, two premier physicians from the North Mississippi medical community. Dr. Mike O'Dell is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Center in Tupelo, MS.  Mike has a background in academic circles, having taught and led at several major universities, including the University of Kansas, University of Texas, and University of Alabama.  Now, he is not only a family ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 24: Lori Clark on Leadership Our special guest for this episode is Ms. Lori Clark, a very successful young business leader who has demonstrated remarkable persistence, determination, and resolve as she has built a large team of business partners. Not only is Lori Clark successful in business, but she also is very active in community affairs, youth activities, and her church. During this episode, Lori discusses difficult events early in her life that contributed to her success currently. While living in Memphis, T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 21: 2 CEOs talk about leadership What does it mean to be a leader in a growing community? What organizations in a community will help a young person become a stronger leader? What are some of the characteristics of leaders you have found among others you consider as leaders that have helped you become a stronger leader? Two outstanding corporate CEOs and community leaders, Mr. Chauncey Godwin (Heavenly Ham, Tupelo, MS) and Mr. Mike Thomas (CEO of a furniture manufacturing company in Tupelo, MS), discuss these and other ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 12: Kristi Brown on Leadership, Session 2 My guest again this episode is Kristi Brown from Starkville, Mississippi (home of Miss. State University). In this episode, we discuss some of the particular features of leaders we have known, watched, and worked with--both the positive and the negative. Some leaders seem to have an innate ability to lead people or full teams, while others seem to find joy in tearing teams apart. This destructive nature of some leaders--at least positional leaders--gives them a feeling of power. Only t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 20: Good to Great Review What a terrific impact Jim Collins' outstanding book, Good to Great has had upon our society! Curriculum Director and Apple Distinguished Educator, Trang Lai from Orange County, CA, is featured in a thorough, provocative review of Collins' book. I know you will gain new insights as you hear her review. But, rather than just listening passively to this episode, I suggest that you do the following: Take good notes, making sure you capture the key points Write down any questions and/or c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 19: Dr. Evangeline Stefanakis--Multiple Intelligences & Portfolios This exciting episode features a compelling interview with Dr. Evangeline Stefanakis, renowned author of Multiple Intelligences and Portfolios: A Window into the Learners Mind (link to the book is shown below). This interview was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia during the National Educational Computing Conference in late June, 2007, immediately following a presentation I had just finished co-presenting with Dr. Gordon Dahlby of West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Stefanakis joined me at the front of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 17: Part Two--How Leaders Deal with Adversity This episode is Part Two of the 3-part program during which I interviewed four outstanding local leaders. Our topic for the discussion was How Leaders Deal with Adversity. Each panelist is particularly well-qualified to speak about this matter. Episode Feature: Kristi Brown's Bout with Cancer Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic condition ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 18: Part 3 of 3--How Leaders Deal with Adversity The final installment of our 3-part series devoted to: How Leaders Deal with Adversity. Episode Feature: Vickie Ramsey's Bout with Breast Cancer Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (also, Dr. Sam Pace's wife) Vickie Ramsey -- an instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College. She also has authored a book, Humor 'n Healing ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 16: Part One--How Leaders Deal with Adversity Recently, I had the privilege of convening a panel of individuals who are recognized locally as strong leaders to discuss the important topic, How Leaders Deal with Adversity. This was a most informative and provocative interview.Panelists included:Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MSDr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (also, Dr. Sam Pace's wife)Vickie Ramsey -- an instructor at Northeast Mi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 15: The Razor's Edge Great leaders often do the small things in big ways. And, many times, this means they do "just a little bit more" than is required. That's what gives them the competitive edge over their competition--that razor's edge! In this episode, we discuss just a few recommendations that, while seemingly small, can make all the difference in our success: Greet others first Smile! Be courteous Offer help before it's sought Send cards or letters to offer a word of encouragement, thanks, etc. Ret ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 14: Sheriff Jim Johnson - Leadership in the Public Arena My guest this episode is Sheriff Jim Johnson from Lee County, Mississippi (my home of Tupelo is in Lee County). As you will hear in this episode, there is another famous person who was born in Tupelo and Sheriff Johnson has some connections to this person's family. During our conversation in Sheriff Johnson's office, he outlined several aspects of what makes an effective leader. He gives several examples of how these principles have been put into action in his life. Links to some of th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 13: How A Leader Deals with Cancer (w/Kristi Brown) Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with Kristi Brown and talk about several aspects of leadership. The first two episodes have been posted already (Episodes 11 and 12). However ... ...as Kristi and I continued our "off air" conversations, it became increasingly apparent to me that Kristi's compelling, moving story of her bout with cancer would be just the thing for this leadership podcast. As you will hear in this program, Kristi and her husband, Steve, had tried for several ye ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 11: Kristi Brown on Leadership, Session 1 My guest this episode is Kristi Brown, an energetic and enthusiastic young lady who has both achieved and observed leadership in a variety of venues. She is a public relations professional, a certified meeting planner, and an overall "good gal." I believe you will really enjoy hearing the perspective Kristi has on leaders and leadership in several types of organizations. Kristi lives with her husband, Steve, along with her two beautiful white Labs, Sadie and Lily, in Starkville, Mississ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 10: Podcasting Clinic, Pt. 3-Mics & Mixers Great leaders need great podcasts. That is the purpose for this continuing series of informative episodes about successful podcasting. I conduct an interview with Jeff Sewell, a professional audio/media engineer. Our topics this episode include: Microphones. Two types: dynamic and condenser. Situations in which one type mic or the other will work best. How to position mics for best pickup. Most common mic connectors: XLR; 1/4"; USB; and 1/8" Mixers. Common features on a mixer. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website