Leading Forward

Leading Forward

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Leading Forward episodes

  • Don’t Look for Legal Advice on the Internet | EP77
    Business owners should seek professional legal help. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Aikyna Finch talks to lawyer Alan Hall who explains why it’s not the best idea to get all your legal advice from the internet.

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    23 min
  • Is Teamwork Becoming the Future of Work? | EP75
    Today’s workforce is disparate, distributed, and disconnected. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to workforce expert Mitch Zenger about the role that teamwork will play and solutions to drive positive change.

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    36 min
  • Leading and Disrupting in Higher Education | EP74
    Higher education is undergoing many changes, especially in the aftermath of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to Dr. Katy Launius about the innovations disrupting higher education.

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    37 min
  • Using Allyship for the Inclusion of Marginalized Groups | EP73
    Allyship in the workplace can be a powerful tool to promote inclusion and diversity among underserved groups. In this episode, Dr. Aikyna Finch discusses the positive impact an ally can have for someone who is disadvantaged and the opportunities that connection can generate.

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    31 min
  • How Working Professionals Can Start Their Own Businesses | EP72

    Corporate America can offer professionals a great arena to build a career, but it can just as quickly derail that career through downsizing and reassignments. In this episode, Demishia Samuels discusses the ways in which professionals can monetize the skills learned in the corporate realm.

     


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    23 min
  • Moving the Needle: Pay Equity for People of Color | EP71

    Many organizations aren’t aware of the pay inequity for people of color. In this episode, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bridgette Wilder, talks about her work conducting pay equity audits to objectively show leaders the data and educating them about such issues. She also provides recommendations for employees to advance in their careers by learning negotiation skills, tracking accomplishments, participating in mentoring programs, identifying professional development opportunities, and much more.

     


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    21 min
  • How to Become a Better Writer | EP70
    Are you considering returning to school, but nervous about writing academic papers? Are you a relatively new teacher, but unsure the best way to guide students in writing? In this episode, APU's Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth talks to author and professor Dr. Robert Gordon about helping students overcome their fear of writing and the best ways for teachers to offer encouragement and feedback.

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    22 min
  • How to Write a Better Paper Using Key Sentences | EP69

    Writing is one of the most important skills both in school and the workforce. In this episode, three School of Business faculty members share tips on constructing a well-written paper using key sentences to develop strong paragraphs and clearly convey information. Hear discussion on building an outline, the importance of editing and reviewing, and how writing skills and the ability to communicate through writing translates to the workforce. 



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    29 min
  • Diversifying the Legal Field through Commitment and Real Conversations | EP68
    Legal firms, like many corporations, are working to be more inclusive and diverse. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Aikyna Finch talks to Donna Izzard about her 35-year career and her involvement helping to build successful DEI initiatives. Learn about giving everyone a seat at the table including business staff and attorneys, allotting budget to offer specialized training, and fostering an environment that allows for real, relevant and raw conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion in the law profession.

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    21 min

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The business landscape is forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. American Public University brings you Leading Forward, a podcast featuring business experts discussing innovative ways businesses…