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 FILLING THE LEADERSHIP BUCKET 

Conversations with TBR Administrators on Leadership Lessons Learned in the 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellowship 

This series introduces listeners to the current cohort of the Chancellor’s Fellowship, a leadership development initiative for senior administrators across The College System of Tennessee. Through guided conversations grounded in the book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, each episode explores one of five proven strategies for building positive, effective organizations — highlighting leadership growth, education and workforce policy, and pathways to executive leadership in higher education.

Ep. 5: Strategy Five: Reverse the Golden Rule

Panelists: Heather Bland, CEO of My Refuge House

 FILLING THE LEADERSHIP BUCKET 

Conversations with TBR Administrators on Leadership Lessons Learned in the 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellowship 

This series introduces listeners to the current cohort of the Chancellor’s Fellowship, a leadership development initiative for senior administrators across The College System of Tennessee. Through guided conversations grounded in the book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, each episode explores one of five proven strategies for building positive, effective organizations — highlighting leadership growth, education and workforce policy, and pathways to executive leadership in higher education.

Ep. 4: Strategy Four: Give Unexpectedly

Panelists: Dr. Sherria King, Southwest Tennessee Community College; Dr. Michael Sundbland, Nashville State Community College; Daniel Inghram, Dyersburg State Community College

 FILLING THE LEADERSHIP BUCKET 

Conversations with TBR Administrators on Leadership Lessons Learned in the 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellowship 

This series introduces listeners to the current cohort of the Chancellor’s Fellowship, a leadership development initiative for senior administrators across The College System of Tennessee. Through guided conversations grounded in the book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, each episode explores one of five proven strategies for building positive, effective organizations — highlighting leadership growth, education and workforce policy, and pathways to executive leadership in higher education.

Ep. 3: Strategy Three: Make Best Friends

Panelists: Dr. Stephanie Barham, Northeast State Community College; Kelli Roach, Chattanooga State Community College

 FILLING THE LEADERSHIP BUCKET 

Conversations with TBR Administrators on Leadership Lessons Learned in the 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellowship 

This series introduces listeners to the current cohort of the Chancellor’s Fellowship, a leadership development initiative for senior administrators across The College System of Tennessee. Through guided conversations grounded in the book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, each episode explores one of five proven strategies for building positive, effective organizations — highlighting leadership growth, education and workforce policy, and pathways to executive leadership in higher education.

Ep. 2. Strategy Two: Shine a Light on What is Right

Panelists: Dr. Jamie Frakes, TCAT Northwest; Dr. Corey Campbell, Cleveland State Community College; Karen Larson, TCAT Jackson

 FILLING THE LEADERSHIP BUCKET 

Conversations with TBR Administrators on Leadership Lessons Learned in the 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellowship 

This series introduces listeners to the current cohort of the Chancellor’s Fellowship, a leadership development initiative for senior administrators across The College System of Tennessee. Through guided conversations grounded in the book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, each episode explores one of five proven strategies for building positive, effective organizations — highlighting leadership growth, education and workforce policy, and pathways to executive leadership in higher education.

Ep. 1: Strategy One: Prevent Bucket Dipping

Panelists: Jennifer Wright, TCAT McMinnville and Dr. Elizabeth Ross, Pellissippi State Community College

Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership, and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Lemingsits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, theirimpact, and their hopes for the future.

Episond Guest: Vice Chair Emily Reynolds - TBR Board of Regents

Her book, The Way of Tea and Justice, will be the focus of the podcast this fall as we discuss this important topic with leaders in higher education. Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 12 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 70, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300,000 copies. She has served as a chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years.

Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership, and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents, as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact, and their hopes for the future.

Episond Guest:

• President Wendi Tostenson (Volunteer State Community College)
• President Kelli Chaney (TCAT Knoxville)
• President Rebecca Ashford (Chattanooga State Community College)

Her book, The Way of Tea and Justice, will be the focus of the podcast this fall as we discuss this important topic with leaders in higher education. Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 12 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 70, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300,000 copies. She has served as chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years.

Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty, and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership, and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact, and their hopes for the future.

Episond Guest:

Regent Danni Varlan

Her book, The Way of Tea and Justice, will be the focus of the podcast this fall as we discuss this important topic with leaders in higher education. Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 12 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 70, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300,000 copies. She has served as chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years.

Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact and their hopes for the future.

Episond Guest:

Mae Wright, President, TCAT Hartsville

Carol Rothstein, President, Jackson State Community College

Her book, The Way of Tea and Justice, will be the focus of the podcast this fall as we discuss this important topic with leaders in higher education. Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 12 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 70, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300,000 copies. She has served as chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years.

Join us for a new podcast series as we sit down with TBR students, faculty and staff to explore themes from the book The Way of Tea and Justice by Becca Stevens. This podcast explores compassion, leadership and community through the lens of women leaders in higher education. Each episode is anchored with a different type of tea as Dr. Heidi Leming sits down with author Becca Stevens, TBR presidents and regents as they reflect on their leadership journeys, their impact and their hopes for the future.

Our latest podcast series kicks off with special guest, author Becca Stevens.

Her book, The Way of Tea and Justice, will be the focus of the podcast this fall as we discuss this important topic with leaders in higher education. Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 12 nonprofits and justice enterprises, mentored another 70, and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300,000 copies. She has served as chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years.