On Episode 16 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, we are joined by the incomparable Dr. Sherry Watt. Sherry provides compelling, necessary thoughts on the alignment of leadership with inclusion, working through defenses during dialogue about sensitive issues, and calls us all to stay in controversy.

In Episode 15 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Laxmi Shastry of the University of Michigan shares information about the CommonGround program. CommonGround, housed within Michigan's incredible Program on Intergroup Relations, is a student-facilitated dialogue program. Laxmi describes the program origin and focus and shares concrete information about adapting for other campuses.

In Episode 14 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stacey Malarat discusses the incredible work of the LEAD Scholars Academy team at the University of Central Florida. Stacey shares successful engagement stories with academic partners, incoming first year students, and transfer students.

On Episode 13 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, field legend Dr. Susan Komives joins for an amazing discussion of the past, present, and future of student leadership programs. The experience was a true honor and includes absolutely can't miss content.

In Episode 12 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. Matt Clifford, Associate Dean of Students at Wake Forest University and National President of Omicron Delta Kappa, stops by to discuss ODK's mission and role in student leadership, professional engagement, and leadership in residence life.

In Episode 11, noted leadership speaker and scholar, Amma Marfo, joins to discuss the field and her current work. Amma passes along incredible information about her new work on garnering influence and idea sharing. She also contributes her always insightful thoughts on introversion within the leadership programs. Finally, Amma makes a convicting argument for why everyone should be watching the Great British Bake Off and attending live comedy. The links below provide quick access to the resources Amma discusses.

https://naspaslpkc.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/member-post-the-accidental-leadership-educator/

https://ammamarfo.com/2015/09/14/4-other-things-that-can-overstimulate-introverts/

http://www.theimposterspodcast.com/

In Episode 10, Dr. Mike Christakis, VPSA at UAlbany and the Co-Chair of the Assessment, Evaluation, and Research KC, joins the podcast. Mike discusses executive expectations for leadership programs and the unique opportunities in assessing the field. Don't miss Mike's compelling narrative and advice for assessment at all levels.

On Episode 9 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, NASPA President Kevin Kruger joins to discuss facing our critics, the unique place of leadership programs in student affairs, and the pressing need to reduce the achievement gap in higher education. Dr. Kruger also shares his appreciation for Roger Federer and tips on successfully running a backyard grill.

On Episode 8 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dugan of Loyola-Chicago and the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership shares thoughts on the field. John also hilariously muses on his confusion on Pokemon Go and gives a captivating preview of his new book, Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives out via Jossey Bass in February 2017.

The office of Leadership and Social Change at Florida State University's Laura Osteen shares amazing advice for new professionals, makes a convicting argument for why she doesn't like to be called Director, and provides resources on resources on resources. This is one not to miss.