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In this episode, I talk with Jamie McIntosh, an accomplished senior non-profit leader who shares lessons learned from his time leading work with International Justice Mission Canada, Compassion Canada, and World Vision Canada, among others. We talk about how to make wise decisions with heavy consequences, operating in the tension between mission purpose/passion and operational discipline, how to use AI as a tool, and finding your purpose and taking your shot.

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In this episode, I am joined by Angelo State University President Ronnie Hawkins, Jr. President Hawkins, who retired from the Air Force as a Lt. General, shares his leadership journey, why he values mentorship, how leadership in higher education differs from leadership in the military, the centrality of character in a leader, how to have difficult conversations, balancing tradition with advancement, and the need to maintain perspective through reading and prayer.

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Join Shelbie and me as we discuss the importance of values and culture.

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In this episode, I speak with Meredith Imes, Managing Director of Emergency Management at Texas Tech University, where she leads campus-wide efforts in preparedness, response, and recovery.

We talk about the importance of mentors, effective communication and collaboration, the importance for leaders to exude calm in a crisis, leading under pressure, how to have tough conversations, and taking care of yourself.

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In this episode, I talk with Sean Litton, President & CEO of the Tech Coalition, the organization leading the tech industry’s fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children with over 60 member tech companies committed to the fight. Sean has worked on the front line of child protection for over 20 years, serving as the Global President of International Justice Mission before joining the Tech Coalition in 2021.

We talk about how to build superior teams (hire smart people, massively empower them, and implement high accountability), how core values drive leadership behavior, the importance of leader self-care, maintaining proper perspective in high-stress situations, continual self-improvement, and focusing on the positive.

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In this episode, I am joined by U.S. Ambassador (ret.) Jean Manes. Ambassador Manes and I talk about looking for leadership opportunities where you are, the importance of self-development, advice for new leaders, having a network of mentors and confidantes, how to implement policies you may disagree with, creating an environment of trust, and more.

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In this episode, I am joined by the Texas Tech University System's Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Patrick Kramer. Patrick and I discuss leadership across different contexts and cultures, the importance of a leader's character and transparency, and much more.

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In this episode, I talk with Provost of Texas Tech University, Dr. Ron Hendrick, about leading with integrity, the importance of leaders knowing their people, having difficult conversations, the essentiality of trust on a team and how to build it, and much more.