Leading Forward

The supply chain has been heavily disrupted during the last few years, leading many businesses and supply chain professionals to rethink supply and logistics strategies and processes. In this podcast, Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to APU’s supply chain department chair, Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr., about what industry changes can be expected and the costs associated with it. Learn how transportation companies will likely start using smaller cargo ships and smaller ports, changes to distribution centers, and new appreciate for key labor positions like warehouse employees and truck drivers. Also learn about the rise of automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics among other exciting opportunities in the supply chain management field.

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Keeping up with work and life responsibilities can be stressful and overwhelming. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to Christine Shaw with YES, Yoga for Emotional Support, about self-care practices including yoga and meditation that can improve your mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Learn how managers can be more mindful of the stress and mental health issues of employees. Also learn some of the effective practices anyone can do to have and maintain a positive mindset, express more gratitude, and be happier and less stressed in their lives.

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Developing a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion has become a priority for many organizations. But what’s the best organizational structure to implement such an initiative? In this episode, Dr. Aikyna Finch talks to APU’s Caroline Simpson and Dr. Marie Gould Harper about why the university chose to develop an EDI task force versus creating an EDI office. Learn why a task force structure currently works best for the university and the benefits of having a volunteer-based group of faculty, staff, students and alumni as part of its EDI task force.

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The esports industry just passed a billion dollars in revenue, confirming the growing popularity of competitive gaming. In this episode, Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to Dr. Brian Freeland and Dr. Jim Reese about their work developing an esports academic degree program focused on esports management, including coaching and team management, which will launch in February 2022. Learn about the growing success of APU’s esports club team, and how its 500+ members are helping develop the direction of the academic program to align with the changes and growth happening in the esports industry.

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What are the things in your life that take your time, resources, attention and energy? Are they positively contributing to your priorities in life or are they draining you and keeping you from actually achieving your goals? In this episode, Dr. Aikyna Finch talks to APU professor Dr. Larry Parker, Jr. about how to manage your circle of influences. Learn how to assess and take stock of all the things and people that influence you and take steps to manage those influences to align with your life goals. 

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The transition from one level of leadership to the next can bring a lot of uncertainty and insecurities. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to Alexa Chilcutt about her experience teaching executive leadership education at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Learn about three basic communication competencies for executive leaders to help them convey their authentic selves that inspire those they manage and oversee.

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Are you ready for a new job, but your past positions don’t reflect the job you want? Do you have talents that you’ve been unable to nurture in previous jobs? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to career services expert Christine Muncy about how to pursue a skills-based job search. Learn how to adjust your resume to reflect your skillset, talents, gifts and areas of interest to potential employers. Also learn how to conduct a self-assessment to understand your strengths and weaknesses.

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Are you thinking about leaving your traditional job and entering the gig economy? Is your employer requiring you to return to the office, but you want to continue working remotely? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to career services expert Christine Muncy about the “great resignation” and why so many people are leaving the traditional workforce. She also provides tips about becoming a gig worker, which includes evaluating yourself, your time commitment, your skills and then conducting research to assess the demand and pay rate for those skills. Also learn what to do if the job you’re pursuing is advertised as remote, but turns out not to be.

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Everybody wants to feel like they belong, so it’s imperative that organizations create a workplace culture that provides employees with a strong sense of belonging. In this episode, APU professor Linda Ashar talks to Provost and author, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, about his research on belonging and how he’s applying his findings to drive employee and student success. Learn about the responsibility of leaders to foster a sense of belonging in the workplace, ways for leaders to show students and employees that they’re valued and they matter, and how such efforts can improve employee retention, satisfaction and productivity.

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During the pandemic, many people experienced the benefits of working from home. Will organizations maintain that flexibility and continue to allow people to work remotely? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to HR professional Dr. August Mebane about how organizations can handle this transition and the policies, procedures, and supervision guidelines they should consider. Learn how organizations can support their operations while also being supportive of the life-work balance desired by their employees.

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