This episode of the Leader Lounge features Jim Strode, Associate Dean at Ohio University College of Business. Jim shares his journey from growing up in a small Wisconsin town to pursuing roles in collegiate athletics and sports administration. He discusses falling in love with athletics and his involvement with the University of Wisconsin athletic program. Jim also reflects on the importance of mentorship in his academic and professional career. Additional topics include gender barriers in coaching, the intersection of business and athletics, and lessons on leadership development with a focus on self-awareness and emotional intelligence. He provides practical advice for students and professionals looking to advance their leadership skills.

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Check out the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership program here.

OnBrand Podcast Studios produced this episode. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Alex Winnenberg, Producer Nick Winnenberg, and Marketing Specialist Cori Stokes.

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This episode features Dr. Ashley Metcalf, Director of Executive Education at Ohio University's College of Business. Dr. Metcalf shares their journey from growing up with entrepreneurial parents and a military background, to working as a night shift supervisor in coffee manufacturing. They discuss how this experience shaped their leadership skills and inspired them to pursue an MBA and PhD in Operations Management. Dr. Metcalf also provides insights into the College's executive education programs and certificates in operations and supply chain management.

For more information about the Ohio University MSM Program, click this link!

Check out the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership program here.

OnBrand Podcast Studios produced this episode. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Alex Winnenberg, Producer Nick Winnenberg, and Marketing Specialist Cori Stokes.

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This episode features an interview with Tim and Tammy Reynolds, who have had a profound impact on leadership development at Ohio University over the past decade. Tim was the founding executive director of the Robert D. Walters Center for Strategic Leadership, while Tammy helped start numerous programs including Women in Business and the Emerging Leaders program. They discuss their backgrounds working in industry together, what motivated them to make the transition to academia, and the vision behind the various leadership initiatives they helped create to support student growth. Tim and Tammy also reflect on the reward of inspiring curiosity in students and witnessing the impact of their efforts to cultivate future leaders. Insights from their conversation provide a behind-the-scenes look at collaborative program-building and thoughtful mentorship at Ohio University.

For more information about the Ohio University MSM Program, click this link!

Check out the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership program here.

OnBrand Podcast Studios produced this episode. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Alex Winnenberg, Producer Nick Winnenberg, and Marketing Specialist Cori Stokes.

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