On Leadership with Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.

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“On Leadership” from Troy University and Troy Public Radio is hosted by TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., the longest serving CEO of a public university in America and a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Each episode features Dr. Hawkins’ commentary on strategies for leadership success and the vital role leaders play in shaping communities and organizations.

  1. 05/17/2024

    On Leadership Episode 18: Being a “self-aware” Leader

    Effective leaders know how to lead themselves--they take care of themselves so they can give their best to themselves and to their team. This week, Dr. Hawkins discusses the importance of self-discipline and taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually to be a more effective leader.

  2. 05/03/2024

    On Leadership Episode 17: The Importance of a Positive Attitude

    There is a crucial link between effective leadership and a positive attitude. Those who excel in their jobs start each day with a good attitude. But leaders have a different challenge. It’s not enough for them to maintain a positive attitude, they must also communicate that positivity to their people every day.

  3. 05/03/2024

    On Leadership Episode 16: The Power of Building a Professional Network

    Networking has taken on somewhat of a negative connotation in recent years and is often characterized as opportunistic and shallow. In truth, life is all about relationships, and successful leaders develop a strong network of peers and colleagues.

  4. 04/19/2024

    On Leadership Episode 15: Staying on the Leadership Platform

    A key principle of leadership is acting the part-- leaders should be friendly and approachable, but they should always “stay on the leadership platform” by maintaining a command presence. In this episode, Dr. Hawkins discusses the importance of maintaining a leadership identity and mindset.

  5. 04/05/2024

    On Leadership Episode 14: How to Delegate Effectively

    Failure to delegate undermines the leader’s effectiveness because staff members go underutilized, and the leader’s time is spent doing a job that team members should do. In this episode, Dr. Hawkins shares how leaders can help their team members spread their professional wings and fly and prepare them for success.

  6. 03/29/2024

    On Leadership Episode 13: Integrity and Ethics in Leadership

    Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, was well known for his commitment to values and integrity in his business practices. In this episode, Dr. Hawkins looks at the Iife of Mr. Cathy and shares five ways leaders can develop ethics and integrity.

  7. 02/23/2024

    On Leadership Episode 12: Troy University’s Legacy of Leadership

    From its founding in 1887 as a training college for teachers, to its current role as a global institution, leadership has been a part of Troy University’s culture from the beginning. In this episode, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. looks at how TROY trains the next generation of leaders around the world, and the one characteristic that all successful leaders share—a willingness to take responsibility.

  8. 02/09/2024

    On Leadership Episode 11: Celebrating Alabama’s African American Leaders

    From Booker T. Washington to John Lewis, Alabama has been the home of many African American leaders who have made lasting contributions to this state and nation.

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“On Leadership” from Troy University and Troy Public Radio is hosted by TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., the longest serving CEO of a public university in America and a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Each episode features Dr. Hawkins’ commentary on strategies for leadership success and the vital role leaders play in shaping communities and organizations.

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