In this episode of the Masters in Education - UARD's Masters in Education Podcast, #28, we learn from Dr  Sarah Zykanov, who is a long-time classroom teacher and adjunct faculty at the University of San Francisco.  Dr Sarah shares how those wishing to lead in education should: 1. listen to teachers - ensure teachers understand they are heard 2. take advantage of teachers as leaders - empower then to act 3. build relationships - identify the strengths and passions of teachers 4. create structures - establish norms of behaviour and values

In this episode of the Masters in Education Educator's Podcast, we hear from Prof. Rosalind Archer who leads the University of Auckland Geothermal Institute, is a non-executive Director of NZ Oil & Gas and acting Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland.   We discuss priorities, values, where the industry is going and career tips such as: 1. ensure you have the technical competence 2. look for people who are where you want to be 3. keep learning - Dr Rosalind likes Simon Synek's work  You can connect with Prof. Rosalind here on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalind-...

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development Educator's Podcast, #30, we learn from Professor John Boyer.  Professor John teaches between 3000 and 4000 students each year in the World Regions course at Virginia Tech University. John and Katie -  his partner - launch the programme in a number of innovative stages from holding a 3000 student weekly class in a massive auditorium, to running a completely virtual classroom with a new model of assessment.  John can be found on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor...

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development Educator's Podcast, #27, we hear from Dr Lorraine Ling, an Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University (Australia).   Dr Lorraine is a published author, with deep leadership experience from her extensive career at the highest levels of tertiary education in Australia. As the past Pro Vice-Chancellor (Associate) Academic and Strategic Transformation at Victoria University  she played a leading role in the strategic transformation of the institution.   Her book has a recent edition (2020) and is the go-to reference for educational researchers as Dr Lorraine helps us understand the paradigms that can inform our research: positivist, post positivist, pragmatic, emancipatory, interpretive and super-complexity. Understanding the paradigm will assist researchers to choose their research methods - this is hugely helpful.   Dr Lorraine's book "Emerging Methods and Paradigms in Scholarship and Education Research" can be found here https://www.igi-global.com/book/emerg...

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development Educator's Podcast, #26, we hear from Executive Director of Education Programs for the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Dr Jason Hasty.  Dr Jason serves over 6000 students a year from a wide range of diverse backgrounds from highly gifted students in the #1 public arts school in America to high-need incarcerated students in juvenile facilities. His career advice for aspiring leaders is to know:  1. Core Beliefs - what is it we stand for? 2. The Organization - how do your decisions impact stakeholders and student outcomes?

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development's Leaders Videocast, #4, we chat with Dr  BK Simerson who shares his wealth of experience in strategic leadership.  BK has been leading, training, researching, authoring and sharing his powerful understanding of how leaders lead better in changing and challenging times.

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development's Leaders Videocast, #5, Dr Shaunta Scroggins shares powerful insights for every leader.  Dr Shaunta's research has highlighted a number of developmental aspects that leaders can focus on to grow their transformation impact and reduce the level of toxicity in both their environment and interactions.  Of note is the correlations that Dr Shaunta found - for every 1 reduction in toxic leadership aspect (such as bullying) there is an increase in transformational impact by 50...   a 1:50 correlation!   Dr Shaunta is the Founder of the Leadership Legacy Foundation. Her book based on her innovative research will be available soon.

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development Educator's Podcast, #25, we hear from Dr Tim Magner.  Dr Tim is a long-time educator who has led educational technology and increased learning success while with Microsoft, the Department of Education and P21 (the 21st Century learning organisation) at the executive level.  Tim's career advice is inspiring, particularly when he shares that different perspectives can bring different burdens, and directions we didn't expect.

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development Educator's Podcast, #24, we learn from Dr Matt Dewar.  Matt is a Mindfulness and Well-Being Educator and a published author. Matt shares the role of three keys to managing stress before and during times of heightened pressure.

In this episode of the University of Applied Research & Development Educator's Podcast, #20, we hear from Dr Clyde H Lewis Jnr.  Dr Clyde operates a mentoring programme for underserved groups, enabling educational success. The initiative draws upon Dr Clydes doctoral research and educational leadership experiences.  Dr Clyde shared brave advice for helping students develop the necessary skills and attitudes for future success, "failing forward, to enable me to coach people through controlled, planned failure".