“If your actions inspire others to dream more,
– John Quincy Adams
learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
A leader is one with a distinguished skillset who guides, facilitates and shows the way while also encouraging those surrounding them to grow and flourish.
As the expectations of those in leadership positions vary within organizations, this series functions as a constant, ever-growing platform to capture voices of leadership to model, inspire, and lead the next generation.
Videos
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Ethics and Resiliency
Frank Zerunyan on ethics as it relates to resiliency. Going into the webinar, think about ethics within the context of your team, and your wider organization.
Empathy-Ways to Support the “Other”
LaVonna Blair Lewis on Empathy -Ways to Support the ‘Other’.
Utilizing Emotional Intelligence to Lead Yourself and Others
Tommy Royston on Utilizing Emotional Intelligence to Lead Yourself and Others.
Readiness and Resiliency
Laree Kiely on Readiness + Resiliency = Robust.
Resiliency as a Political Act
Dora Kingsley Vertenten on Resiliency as a Political Act.
Building Your Readiness and Resiliency Muscles
Laree Kiely on Building Your Readiness and Resiliency Muscles.
Mindfulness
Allen Weiss on Mindfulness.
Using Social Connections to Strengthen Resiliency
Carol Geffner on Using Social Connections to Strengthen Resiliency.
Building Resiliency Within Your Teams
Mira Ringler on Building Resiliency Within Your Teams.
Recharging
Rueben Brock on Recharging.
Resources to Fuel Professional Curiosity
Paul Danczyk on Resources to Fuel Professional Curiosity.
Five Leadership Values
Chester A. Newland on leadership values.
Profile in Civic Leadership Partnership
Agatha Caraballo on Civic Leadership Partnership.
Building, Managing, and Leading Teams
Preet Didbal on Building, Managing, and Leading Teams.
Equity and Cultural Humility
Jei Africa on Equity and Cultural Humility.
The Importance of Mindfulness
Allen Weiss on the Importance of Mindfulness.
The Importance Leveraging Networks
Jamillah Jordan on the Importance Leveraging Networks.
The Importance of Change Leadership
Rod Hickman on the Importance of Change Leadership.
Organizational Influence
Richard Figueroa, Deputy Cabinet Secretary in the Office of the Governor Gavin Newsom, talks about Organizational Influence.
Coalignment Theory
Ross Clayton on Coalignment Theory.
Celebrating J.J. Gentry During Public Service Recognition Week 2022
J.J. Gentry, Counsel for the South Carolina Senate and the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Staff Chair. Flexibility and taking care of yourself.
Celebrating David Cardenas During Public Service Recognition Week 2022
David Cardenas, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Learning from past experiences and fostering relationships.
Celebrating Michele Daniels During Public Service Recognition Week 2022
Michele Daniels, Head Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County. Transitions, evolution, and redefining success.
Celebrating Sabrina Lewellen During Public Service Recognition Week 2022
Sabrina Lewellen, Deputy Director and Assistant Secretary of the Arkansas Senate. “Student of the process.”
Celebrating Sharon Ishikawa During Public Service Recognition Week 2022
Sharon Ishikawa, Research Manager for Mental Health and Recovery Services, Orange County Healthcare Agency. Energy when “the clock stops” (may not be what you think!) and data in leadership.
Balancing Organizational Needs & Employee Expectations
Executive Master of Leadership Capstone Team Project about Balancing Organizational Needs & Employee Expectations by Kamille Mosqueda, Mayra Bonilla Sara, Padilla-Casillas, and Xochitl Morales.
A New World of Work: Knowledge Worker Enabled
Executive Master of Leadership Capstone Team Project about A New World of Work, Knowledge Worker Enabled by Narine Amroyan, Amira Eppolito, Jose Gonzalez, Gil Juarez, and J.D. McCoy.
Leadership Conversations with Kairi Brown
An interview with Executive Master of Leadership alumni Kairi Brown, Battalion Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department.
Leadership Conversations with Silvia Gutierrez
An interview with Executive Master of Leadership alumni Silvia Gutierrez, Executive Director, Safe Parking LA.
Leadership Conversations with Jorge Morales, Jr.
An interview with Executive Master of Leadership alumni Jorge Morales, Jr., Founding Partner, Morales + Morales.
Leadership Conversations with Danny Harper
An interview with Executive Master of Leadership alumni Danny Harper, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.
Podcasts
Youth Voices on Leadership Podcast Series: Ruby M.
Youth Voices on Leadership Podcast Series: Saeeda U
Youth Voices on Leadership Podcast Series: Mohmaed S.