THRIVES

In this mid-season reflection of the THRIVES Podcast, Wendi recaps the first half of the season, which focused on uncommon leadership conversations with featured guests such as Dr. Melva Robertson, President Cabrera, Tracy Cook, and Drea Singleton. Wendi highlights key themes that emerged from these conversations, including the importance of relationships, self-awareness, action and empowerment, and well-being.

Wendi is joined in this episode on the THRIVES podcast by Dréa Singleton, a psychology major and a student in the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program at Georgia Southwestern State University. They talk about being comfortable with being uncomfortable, building relationships, empowering others and embracing vulnerability.

In this episode of the THRIVES Podcast, Tracey Cook, USG Chief Fiscal Officer, and Wendi chat about quiet leadership, helping people feel heard and valued, going from A to Excellence, understanding the why, and looking for the fun.

In this episode of the THRIVES Podcast, Wendi is joined by Georgia Institute of Technology President, Dr. Ángel Cabrera. They discuss the power of walking meetings, connecting beyond the screen, celebrating successes, and more.

Season 3 of the THRIVES podcast is launching soon! Host Wendi Jenkins gives a brief preview of what you can expect this season.

In Season 2, Episode 5 of the THRIVES Podcast, Wendi chats with Dr. Scot Lingrell - Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs for the USG. They discuss being a student of leadership, seeing every problem as a leadership problem, adapting as a leader, and investing in the development of others.

Wendi is joined in Season 2, Episode 4 with Alexis Vallianatos a graduating senior at Georgia College and State University. They discuss being a student leader, continuously improving, clearly communicating, balancing roles, and listening to understand.

In this episode Wendi is joined by Dr. Stuart Rayfield. Currently, Stuart is the Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Institutional Development for the University System of Georgia and on July 1, 2023 will become the President of Columbus State University. Stuart talks about being a perpetual student, the need for leaders to be intentional, and how leadership and people matter.