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In this episode of The Practitioner Scholar, Dr. Sharon Ravitch sits down with Dr. Bridie Fanning to discuss her critical contributing chapter in Leaders as Architects of Change on how the future of work will be dictated by leadership choices, not technology.

Sharon M. Ravitch speaks with Penn CLO mentor and lecturer Phillip Ellis about designing organizations for collaboration, resilience, and adaptive leadership.

Drawing on her global experience across financial services, consulting, and clinical psychology, Dr. Lucrecia Grandolini challenges the traditional “plan–predict–control” model of leadership—and offers a compelling alternative.

Dr. Oscar Arias talks about his chapter, “Leading in Flux,” explaining “flux” and describing a move from VUCA to a BANI world where systems are brittle, anxiety rises, and change is non-linear and hard to comprehend.

Dr. Becca Clanton shares findings from her research with her own personal and professional stories about how motherhood grows leadership and strengthens other work-related skills.

Dr. Sharon M. Ravitch and Dr. Raghu Krishnamoorthy delve into key insights from their new book on topics like adaptability, artificial intelligence, resilience, emotional intelligence in virtual teams, and designing for dissent.

Dr. Jess Jones explores her research on psychological safety in B2B sales and how “small L leadership” can foster trust and cooperation across professional relationships.

Dr. Marikay Forst, a distinguished alumna of the Penn Chief Learning Officer program with over 25 years of experience in learning and development, human resources, and organizational behavior, shares her academic journey, including her decision to join the Penn CLO program after gaining substantial professional experience.

Dr. Milana Hogan shares her groundbreaking research findings, which reveal that non-cognitive traits such as grit and a growth mindset are strong predictors of success for women in the legal profession, as well as her personal journey, the challenges she faced, and how the Penn CLO program has been transformative in her career and personal life.

Dr. Carla Thomas, a seasoned consultant and researcher, former WNBA player, and decorated athlete, shares insights into how organizations can foster belonging, reduce workplace tensions, and create more supportive environments.

In this episode of The Practitioner Scholar, hosts Maria Luisa Underwood and Lisa-Marie Aird interview Dr. Douglas Clayton, a visionary in corporate learning and culture transformation. Dr. Clayton, founder and CEO of Leadership Filmworks LLC, shares his journey through the Penn CLO program and how it shaped his unique approach to leadership development using filmmaking.

In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar, host Julio Zelaya sits down with Dr. Janet Duliga, a distinguished executive and alumna of the Penn CLO Executive Program. Dr. Duliga, currently the Chief Corporate Officer at Prada Group, shares her extensive journey through law, psychology, and human resources, emphasizing her passion for organizational learning and leadership.

Dr. Mark Kaestner, an alum of the Penn Chief Learning Officer program and VP at Ball Corporation, discusses his journey through the Penn CLO program, the essence of leadership authenticity, and strategies for building trust with teams.

Dr. Peg Klein, a distinguished alumna of the Penn Chief Learning Officer (CLO) program, shares her unique journey from growing up near a Naval base to becoming a Navy officer and eventually an ethical leadership scholar, defined by James Bass's concept of self-discipline and accountability, and its critical role in organizational success.

In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar podcast, host Jess Jones interviews Dr. John 'Coach' Havlick, a retired Navy SEAL Captain, Hall of Fame swimmer, and Penn CLO graduate. They discuss Dr. Havlick's storied career and his subsequent career in consulting and academia, while Dr. Havlick shares insights from his book 'The Leadership Killer' and his Ph.D. research.

In this episode of the Practitioner Scholar podcast, hosted by Lisa-Marie Aird, we welcome Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore. Dr.Ore, an alum of the Penn Chief Learning Officer (CLO) program, shares her journey and insights from her extensive career in global diplomacy, corporate industry, consulting, and academia. The discussion centers around the importance of having a strategic digital presence for executives and emerging leaders.

In this enlightening episode of the Practitioner Scholar, Lisa-Marie Aird welcomes Dr. Raj Ramachandran, a trailblazer in leadership consulting and an alum of the Penn CLO program's first cohort, who shares his personal journey from being legally blind to becoming a renowned consultant, igniting a passion for creating tangible societal impacts.

Hosted by Melissa Monti, Dr. Ann Schulte discusses the integration of AI in talent development and the importance of an always Beta mindset for continuous workplace innovation.

With over 30 years of experience in education and organizational development, María Luisa García Underwood, CEO of M. Ideas Consulting Services, Inc., shares her journey into the field of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Dr. Kandi Wiens, author of Burnout Immunity, joins us to shed light on the science of resilience and emotional intelligence. Dr. Wiens' pioneering research serves as the foundation for a discussion that aims to answer the pressing question: why do some individuals thrive under stress while others falter?

We converse with Dr. Keith Keating, author of 'The Trusted Learning Advisor,' to focus on the evolving role of learning leaders in today's organizations and explore how his groundbreaking book offers a transformative framework for learning leaders, emphasizing innovative strategies that go beyond traditional methods.

How do you create learning environments that accommodate, and celebrate, all of your students' different backgrounds?

Arming students with critical thinking skills is essential in this digital era. But how do we do that?

Educators are all too familiar with the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP. It's known as the nation's report card– and as a country, our grades are dropping.

K-12 educators have the highest burnout rates of any segment of the U.S. workforce. We chat with two experts to help explore burnout's root causes, repercussions, and remedies.

In this timely episode of the Educator's Playbook podcast, we confront the pervasive issue of gun violence and its reverberating effects across K-12 education.

New generative AI tools like ChatGPT seemingly hit our classrooms overnight. In this episode, we're focusing on how educators are being forced to adapt and adopt on the fly.

As schools find themselves at the epicenter of debates surrounding issues like race, gender and sexual orientation, educators must grapple with the challenges of a rapidly politicized classroom environment.

Chronic absenteeism and truancy are on the rise, hindering student success. In our debut episode of the Educator’s Playbook podcast, we speak with two experts on the issue.

Launching this fall, the Educator's Playbook podcast will examine some of the biggest issues facing K-12 today and share practical, easy-to-implement advice.