PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

E112: Leslie Durham: Competitive, Optimistic, Calm, Storyteller, Leader Incarnate


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In this episode Eric interviews Leslie Durham, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University in Boise, ID. Leslie describes her role as the storyteller-in-chief, advancing the work of scholars, learners, & creators. As a middle manager, she utilizes techniques from theatre (e.g., story arc) to navigate conflict. Growing up in a professorial household prepared her for the academic world, especially competitiveness. Listen for the importance of a mechanical bull, Boggle, and more.

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PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffBy Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum

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