Gibbons LEADS

Gibbons LEADS

By Gabi Burn & Brent NolanEducation
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Gibbons LEADS episodes

  • Semester 1 Reflections: 2021

    It has already been quite a year, and a semester at that! Hosts Gabi Burn ‘08 and Brent Nolan ‘05 spend some time reflecting on the first semester of a unique school year at Cardinal Gibbons. Listen in as they share some of the new changes, new experiences, and lessons learned so far. Learn more about some of the things our hosts are working on, and what they are looking forward to as we round the corner towards the end of this unforgettable year. 

    36 min
  • Leadership in the Arts

    Kevin Ferguson, Director of Fine Arts at Cardinal Gibbons High School, highlights the parallels between leadership and production in the fine arts. Kevin has been part of the Gibbons community for 14 years, and has played a tremendous role in growing the arts program through his work in the drama department. During his time at Gibbons, the facilities for the fine arts have doubled in size, and so has the number of students who participate. Kevin’s vision for the fine arts experience, his expertise as an actor and director, and his passion for teaching and growing student leaders has helped create a fine arts experience that is uncommon in many high schools. 

    32 min
  • Mission-Driven Leadership
    evin Gidrey is the owner and founder of Find A Way Fitness in Raleigh, NC. He is a graduate from East Carolina University and former NFL athlete. After seeing his wife battle cancer while pregnant with their son, he decided to pursue becoming a personal trainer. His passion for changing lives through fitness and nutrition drove him to open his own gym which promotes and inspires family health. His goal is to impact people in a positive way and encourage them to Find A Way through life, ultimately creating the best version of themselves. His leadership is fueled by his purpose and personal mission, which is evident in every class and conversation that he is a part of.
    31 min
  • Leading Through Service
    Gary Meyerl ‘82, Director of Outreach at Gibbons, joins us for our season 2 kickoff episode! His love of Gibbons combined with his love of service has provided our school community with rich and abundant opportunities to serve others inside and outside of Gibbons. Gary has helped continue the legacy of Outreach at Gibbons through growing and deepening our relationships with the organizations that we serve, and have served, for many years. He is a true example of a servant leader and a gift to our Gibbons community.
    30 min
  • Season 1 Wrap
    Hosts Gabi Burn and Brent Nolan spend some time reflecting on Season 1 of the podcast, the end of the 2019-2020 school year, and share some things they have learned during this year and during their time at home. They also highlight some of the ideas and opportunities for the podcast, leadership development, and all things Gibbons in the coming school year. That’s a wrap on Season 1 of Gibbons LEADS! Season 2 coming soon!
    42 min
  • Senior Reflections- Class of 2020
    Sophia Jenny '20 and Davis McCain '20 are both senior members of the Gibbons Leadership Community. Their leadership spans across a wide variety of our school programs, including athletics, retreats, spiritual life, student council, and more. Both share experiences, challenges, and lessons from their four years as well as their last few weeks on our campus.
    31 min
  • Leading a Remarkable Life
    Listen in on a fantastic conversation with Greg Hiebert, author of You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have. With over 37 years of practicing and coaching the art and science of effective leadership, Greg is committed to guiding others in realizing their full potential, leading remarkable lives, and creating success in the communities they serve.
    38 min
  • Leading Through Relationships
    Dr. Leo Lambert, President Emeritus of Elon University in North Carolina, shares his view on leadership, the value of relationships, the importance of vision, and what successful leaders do to shape culture.
    32 min

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Leadership is a process- not just an event or a position. Once a month, Gabi Burn 08’ and Brent Nolan 05’ will be diving into the journeys and experiences of leaders who have made an impact in their…