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Welcome back, TheraSwifties! In this episode, Dr. Mariah Yates, PhD, MBA discusses her new book Swift Leadership: A Taylor-made Approach to Influence and Decision Making, which teaches leadership theories through the lens of Taylor Swift’s career. We explore the value of authenticity in leaders, the gender bias of pop culture, and why it’s important for academics to find new ways to deliver material to their students. Enjoy!
Episode show notes:
* Follow Dr. Yates on LinkedIn and order her book.
* Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.
* If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, please submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.
* Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for future updates and follow us on Instagram (@theraswiftspod) to stay connected!
Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mariah Yates and Her Work
02:59 Becoming a Swiftie: Personal Connections to Taylor Swift
06:09 The Cultural Impact of Taylor Swift's Music During the Pandemic
09:03 Experiencing the Eras Tour: A Collective Celebration
12:02 The Intersection of Leadership and Popular Culture
15:02 Teaching Leadership Through the Lens of Taylor Swift
17:57 The Broader Implications of Taylor Swift's Influence
21:00 The Future of Education and Pop Culture in Academia
24:35 Communicating Complex Ideas Effectively
27:02 The Gender Bias in Pop Culture
29:50 Defining Leadership Beyond Titles
32:40 Authenticity as a Leadership Trait
35:06 Taylor Swift's Unique Leadership Style
38:52 Setting Boundaries in the Digital Age
45:59 Surprising Insights from Researching Taylor Swift
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Welcome back, TheraSwifties! In this episode, Dr. Mariah Yates, PhD, MBA discusses her new book Swift Leadership: A Taylor-made Approach to Influence and Decision Making, which teaches leadership theories through the lens of Taylor Swift’s career. We explore the value of authenticity in leaders, the gender bias of pop culture, and why it’s important for academics to find new ways to deliver material to their students. Enjoy!
Episode show notes:
* Follow Dr. Yates on LinkedIn and order her book.
* Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.
* If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, please submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.
* Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for future updates and follow us on Instagram (@theraswiftspod) to stay connected!
Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mariah Yates and Her Work
02:59 Becoming a Swiftie: Personal Connections to Taylor Swift
06:09 The Cultural Impact of Taylor Swift's Music During the Pandemic
09:03 Experiencing the Eras Tour: A Collective Celebration
12:02 The Intersection of Leadership and Popular Culture
15:02 Teaching Leadership Through the Lens of Taylor Swift
17:57 The Broader Implications of Taylor Swift's Influence
21:00 The Future of Education and Pop Culture in Academia
24:35 Communicating Complex Ideas Effectively
27:02 The Gender Bias in Pop Culture
29:50 Defining Leadership Beyond Titles
32:40 Authenticity as a Leadership Trait
35:06 Taylor Swift's Unique Leadership Style
38:52 Setting Boundaries in the Digital Age
45:59 Surprising Insights from Researching Taylor Swift