Leading Forward

American Public University
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The business landscape is forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. American Public University brings you Leading Forward, a podcast featuring business experts discussing innovative ways businesses are adapting to the new normal including strategies for managing a remote workforce, entrepreneurship, strengthening workplace diversity, encouraging a strong work-life balance, and much more. To learn more, visit StudyatAPU.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11/29/2022

    Don’t Look for Legal Advice on the Internet | EP77

    Business owners should seek professional legal help. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Aikyna Finch talks to lawyer Alan Hall who explains why it’s not the best idea to get all your legal advice from the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  2. 11/15/2022

    Building Economic Equality in the Black Community | EP76

    Low-income citizens face an uphill battle to create a better life. In this episode, Dr. Aikyna Finch talks to Will Acuff about his non-profit and how he’s helping to launch Black entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  3. 11/01/2022

    Is Teamwork Becoming the Future of Work? | EP75

    Today’s workforce is disparate, distributed, and disconnected. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to workforce expert Mitch Zenger about the role that teamwork will play and solutions to drive positive change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  4. 10/25/2022

    Leading and Disrupting in Higher Education | EP74

    Higher education is undergoing many changes, especially in the aftermath of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to Dr. Katy Launius about the innovations disrupting higher education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  5. 10/04/2022

    Using Allyship for the Inclusion of Marginalized Groups | EP73

    Allyship in the workplace can be a powerful tool to promote inclusion and diversity among underserved groups. In this episode, Dr. Aikyna Finch discusses the positive impact an ally can have for someone who is disadvantaged and the opportunities that connection can generate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  6. 09/27/2022

    How Working Professionals Can Start Their Own Businesses | EP72

    Corporate America can offer professionals a great arena to build a career, but it can just as quickly derail that career through downsizing and reassignments. In this episode, Demishia Samuels discusses the ways in which professionals can monetize the skills learned in the corporate realm.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 07/26/2022

    Moving the Needle: Pay Equity for People of Color | EP71

    Many organizations aren’t aware of the pay inequity for people of color. In this episode, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bridgette Wilder, talks about her work conducting pay equity audits to objectively show leaders the data and educating them about such issues. She also provides recommendations for employees to advance in their careers by learning negotiation skills, tracking accomplishments, participating in mentoring programs, identifying professional development opportunities, and much more.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  8. 07/12/2022

    How to Become a Better Writer | EP70

    Are you considering returning to school, but nervous about writing academic papers? Are you a relatively new teacher, but unsure the best way to guide students in writing? In this episode, APU's Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth talks to author and professor Dr. Robert Gordon about helping students overcome their fear of writing and the best ways for teachers to offer encouragement and feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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The business landscape is forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. American Public University brings you Leading Forward, a podcast featuring business experts discussing innovative ways businesses are adapting to the new normal including strategies for managing a remote workforce, entrepreneurship, strengthening workplace diversity, encouraging a strong work-life balance, and much more. To learn more, visit StudyatAPU.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    American Public University
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American Public University
  • Show Website
    Leading Forward