Episodes

June 3, 2020

Encore Leading Effectively Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Leaders we are being called upon to led through uncharted territory, while simultaneously meeting increased personal and professional demands. Join co-hosts Dr. Undraye Howard and Dr. Sheryl White as they facilitate a discuss...
May 27, 2020

Leading Effectively Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Leaders we are being called upon to led through uncharted territory, while simultaneously meeting increased personal and professional demands. Join co-hosts Dr. Undraye Howard and Dr. Sheryl White as they facilitate a discuss...
March 18, 2020

Encore: Advancing Organizations, People, and Equity Diversity

When people are asked to provide the name of a great leader, one of the names that most frequently is recited is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s leadership ability to move ideas to action and people forward impacted no...
March 11, 2020

Advancing Organizations, People, and Equity Diversity

When people are asked to provide the name of a great leader, one of the names that most frequently is recited is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s leadership ability to move ideas to action and people forward impacted no...
Oct. 9, 2019

Encore: Stedman Graham on the Key to Being a Great Leader

Tune in to hear New York Times bestselling author Stedman Graham discuss the key to being a great leader. Graham will discuss concepts from his latest book, IDENITY LEADERSHIP, which provides a very personal and prescriptive ...
Oct. 2, 2019

Stedman Graham on the Key to Being a Great Leader

Tune in to hear New York Times bestselling author Stedman Graham discuss the key to being a great leader. Graham will discuss concepts from his latest book, IDENITY LEADERSHIP, which provides a very personal and prescriptive ...
Sept. 11, 2019

Leading Strategically while Riding the Waves of Change

Todays ever changing and unpredictable world leaves many leaders consumed with attending to what is now and next. Thinking, planning, and acting strategically to ensure long-term success can get lost amidst the demands to be ...
July 24, 2019

Leadership Development in the Human Services Sector

Leadership Development in the Human Services Sector – Current and Future State As we consider leadership across the human servicing sector, there is no doubt that preparation of leaders is a priority. However, an organization...
July 17, 2019

Encore: Successfully Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Join us for this special episode of Leadership Matters as David Tolbert takes the seat as host and our regular hosts Dr. Sheryl White and Dr. Undraye Howard move over to take the seat as guests. Dr. Sheryl White and Dr.
July 10, 2019

Successfully Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Join us for this special episode of Leadership Matters as David Tolbert takes the seat as host and our regular hosts Dr. Sheryl White and Dr. Undraye Howard move over to take the seat as guests. Dr. Sheryl White and Dr.
June 19, 2019

Leadership in Driving Age-Inclusive

Leadership in Driving Age-Inclusive, Intergenerational Organizations Emily Merritt, director of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities’ Second Acts for Strong Communities initiative, will be joined by two Second Act...
April 17, 2019

Encore: Health and Human Services Intersection

Health and Human Services Intersection – The Social Determinants of Health Jane Pirsig will share the leadership and change management challenges when a large family service agency merged with a growing healthcare system, and...
April 3, 2019

Abrasive Leaders: The Bad, The Good

Abrasive Leaders: The Bad, The Good, A Unique Perspective and Solution! Join co-host Dr. Sheryl White and guest Jordan Goldrich, author of Workplace Warrior: People Skills for the No-Bulls_ _t Executive, as they discuss solut...
March 27, 2019

Health and Human Services Intersection

Health and Human Services Intersection – The Social Determinants of Health Jane Pirsig will share the leadership and change management challenges when a large family service agency merged with a growing healthcare system, and...
Jan. 16, 2019

Leadership Effectiveness, Listening and Powerful Questions

Want to advance your or others' leadership effectiveness? Yes! Then, you will not want to miss this episode with our host Dr. Sheryl White and Verna Jaggers, Mindfulness Teacher/Personal and Professional Coach, on the what, w...
Jan. 9, 2019

The Genshai Effect: Step Into Your Own Excellence

Genshai is an ancient word that means, “Never treat another person in a manner that would make them feel small—including yourself.” Genshai reminds us to check in with ourselves and do our best to right what is wrong within a...
Nov. 14, 2018

INCLUSIVE ECONOMICS, NONPROFITS AND LEADERSHIP

What is inclusive economics and what role do nonprofit organizations play as agents for good and economic engines within their local communities and beyond? What is the business case and benefit to having nonprofit leaders at...
Oct. 10, 2018

Mindful Self-Compassion and Leadership

According to Verna Jaggers, Mindfulness Teacher/Personal and Professional Coach, kindness opens our hearts to suffering, so we can give ourselves what we need. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience allowi...
Sept. 12, 2018

Resiliency and Leadership

Join host Dr. Sheryl White and special guest Charlie Fleishman, Services to the Armed Forces Regional Director of the American Red Cross San Diego and Imperial Counties as they discuss resiliency and leadership. Tune into Lea...
Aug. 15, 2018

Chief Strategy Officer - Role, Responsibilities, and Relationship

Why have a Chief Strategy Officer position? The biggest advantage is just having someone dedicated to the strategic perspective of the organization. For many leaders, strategic priorities compete for attention with the crises...
June 20, 2018

Transforming Schools into Communities Where Students Thrive

The Unconditional Education (UE) model seeks to disrupt the cycle of poor achievement and exclusion by transforming schools into communities where all students are welcomed and can thrive. UE was designed to support education...
May 16, 2018

The Challenges of Leadership

John Tropman, the Henry J. Meyer Collegiate Professor Emeritus of the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan, teaches nonprofit management courses at the School of Social Work and organizational behavior and huma...