The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership presents The Leader Lounge: Master your niche, Lead the way!

The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership
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The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership presents The Leader Lounge: Master your niche, Lead the way!

The Leader Lounge podcast is for the curious and empowered leader, seasoned or novice, who is committed to being their best self and connect with other like-minded individuals as they strategically lead people, manage processes identify solutions and have fun. Our mission is in line with the Master of Science in Management program that allows students to combine unique technical specializations and learn management and leadership skills to propel them in their careers. The podcast currently interviews students, professors and industry leaders involved with the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership, College of Business Graduate Programs and OHIO University. The audience is current and prospective students and our goal is to build belonging and relationships between one another, alumni, faculty.    The Leader Lounge is brought to you by the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership | Ohio University 

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    MSM Success Stories: The Paths of Jess Lorenz and Connor Thomas

    Jess and Connor discussed their experiences and motivations for pursuing an MSM degree at Ohio University. They shared their personal stories and highlighted the transferable skills they learned in the program. They discussed how the program helped him understand the behavior-person-environment connection and apply it to decision-making in the workplace. Later, the group discussed building connections and leadership in the business world, emphasizing the importance of networking, collaboratio...

    29 min

  2. NOV 4

    Navigating Personal Bias and Seizing Opportunities: An Interview with Danielle Werner

    In this engaging conversation, Amy Taylor-Bianco and Nick Winnenberg interview Danielle Johnson Werner, COO of Penn Medicine, exploring her journey from Ohio University to a leadership role in healthcare. They discuss the importance of mentorship, embracing disruption, and the balance between personal and professional life, highlighting the significance of support structures in navigating career challenges.For more information about the Ohio University MSM Program, click this link! Check out ...

    37 min

  3. OCT 21

    From Ohio University to Aviation Executive and Novelist René Banglesdorf

    In this episode of the Leader Lounge podcast, hosts Nick Winnenberg and Dr. Amy Taylor-Bianco sit down with leadership expert and author René Banglesdorf store to discuss her inspiring leadership journey. Rene shares how her leadership potential was first recognized during her time as a student at Ohio University, and how that led her to take on roles in aviation sales, management, and workplace culture consulting. She also discusses overcoming obstacles, training the next generation of leade...

    21 min

  4. OCT 7

    Nate Schisler's Path from Rural Ohio to Recommerce Entrepreneur

    This episode features an interview with Nate Schisler, founder and CEO of recommerce company Maven Circular. Nate shares his upbringing in rural Southeast Ohio and how experiences like working in his family's firewood business instilled a strong work ethic. He discusses his career progression in logistics and supply chain management, including formative roles with companies like Lululemon. Nate also reflects on lessons learned about understanding work from all levels of an organization and ho...

    20 min

  5. SEP 23

    The Journey Within: Finding Your True North Through Self-Awareness

    In this episode, Solomon shares his journey through the MSM program at High University and the impact it has had on his leadership development and self-awareness. He discusses key mentors like Dr. B and Tammy Reynolds who helped him recognize the importance of understanding himself before leading others. Solomon also reflects on assessments and coaching that helped him identify areas for growth. By the end of the program, Solomon learned leadership is about projecting your authentic self so o...

    21 min

  6. SEP 9

    A Journey of Growth and Opportunity: Kay's Story of Pursuing Education and Career Goals

    This episode features an interview with Kay, an MSM student graduating from Ohio University who shares their journey from Thailand to the United States and career at Amazon. Kay discusses overcoming language barriers, pursuing different education and career paths, and credits the MSM program for helping them gain new skills and a promotion to HR Partner. The hosts praise Kay's determination and proactive approach to learning. Kay emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and obtaining co...

    19 min

  7. AUG 26

    A Leadership Journey from Global News to Local Communities with Eli Flournoy

    This episode features Eli Flournoy sharing his leadership journey from a 25-year career at CNN to his current work supporting local news organizations. Listeners will learn about the mentoring culture at CNN that drove their success in international news coverage. Eli also discusses the impact of technology on news consumption and the spread of misinformation, and how focusing on local news can help address these issues by empowering communities. Leadership principles of building diverse team...

    25 min

  8. AUG 12

    Personalized Learning Journeys: Terry's in the MSM Program

    This episode of the Lear Lounge podcast features interviews with students in the MSM program at Ohio University, discussing their diverse educational backgrounds and experiences in the personalized master's program. Student Terry shares how the flexibility of stackable certificates and passion of faculty inspired him to pursue his degree, while also highlighting disruptive changes in education and importance of community support. The interviews provide insights into personalized learning jour...

    20 min
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The Leader Lounge podcast is for the curious and empowered leader, seasoned or novice, who is committed to being their best self and connect with other like-minded individuals as they strategically lead people, manage processes identify solutions and have fun. Our mission is in line with the Master of Science in Management program that allows students to combine unique technical specializations and learn management and leadership skills to propel them in their careers. The podcast currently interviews students, professors and industry leaders involved with the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership, College of Business Graduate Programs and OHIO University. The audience is current and prospective students and our goal is to build belonging and relationships between one another, alumni, faculty.    The Leader Lounge is brought to you by the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership | Ohio University 

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