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89: Joyce Russell on Negotiating Compensation
In Ep. 89 Joyce Russell shares her highly sought expertise on negotiating terms and compensation, what most deans get wrong and critical questions to avoid future pitfalls
6 days ago1 min read


88: Stanley Ikenberry Reflects on a Lifetime of Academic Leadership
In Ep. 88, the late higher education luminary Dr. Stanley Ikenberry joins the Dean’s Counsel to share timeless wisdom on leadership, talent and accountability.
Jun 52 min read


85: David Thomas on Transformational Vision
Explore Episode 85 of the Dean’s Counsel as David Thomas, President of Morehouse College, discusses transformational vision, leadership and MBA curricular redesign.
Apr 181 min read


84: Stowe Shoemaker on Hospitality Programs
In Episode 84 of Deans Counsel, panelists Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry are joined by Stowe Shoemaker, an icon in the field who currently serves as Special Assistant to the President at UNLV and previously led the Harrah College of Hospitality as Dean through 2025. This episode offers a rare look at the strategic inner workings of world-class hospitality programs and provides insight into how market attrition can actually create opportunities for institutional leadership.
Apr 111 min read


71: Todd Milbourn on Approaching a First Deanship
Episode 71 of Deans Counsel is a must-listen for all leaders in business education taking on their first deanship.
Nov 8, 20251 min read


66: Gerry Sanders on Crisis Communications in an Active Shooter Situation
Academic leaders can learn vital crisis communication and preparedness lessons from UNLV Dean Gerry Sanders' experience during an active shooter incident.
Sep 27, 20252 min read


64: Adam Goodman With Leadership Advice
Adam Goodman, Director of Northwestern University's Center for Leadership, shares practical advice on leadership development for deans and administrators.
Aug 2, 20252 min read


60: Tim Westerback on the Demanding Times We Live in
Tim Westerbeck, president of the strategic consulting and digital marketing agency Eduvantis, talks about universities’ need for innovation to better align with current and future market demands.
May 8, 202523 min read


59: Bruce Weber on Knowing Thy Customer
Bruce Weber, dean of Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business in New York City shares how understanding their students’ diverse needs is critical for short- and long-term success.
Apr 19, 202521 min read


Listen: Influential Women Shaping Business Education
This March marked the 37th anniversary of Women’s History Month. Did you know the origins of this national celebration are connected to...
Mar 24, 20252 min read


52: Anuj Mehrotra with Observations from a Three-Time Dean
What’s the future of business education? In Episode 52 of the Deans Counsel Podcast we speak with Anuj Mehrotra, Dean of the Scheller Colleg
Mar 15, 202523 min read


51: Bob Bruner on The Key Attributes of a Dean's Temperament
A peer-to-peer discussion with Dean Emeritus of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia 🎙️In Episode 51 of the Deans...
Feb 19, 202541 min read


49: John Clarke on Being a Founding Dean
A peer-to-peer discussion with Dean John Clarke from DePauw University’s School of Business and Leadership. In Episode 49, Dean John...
Jan 5, 202527 min read


42: C.K. (Tina) Gunsalus on Radically Practical Tools for Dealing with Conflict
From setting goals to handling tough conversations, this episode offers radically practical tools for academic leaders dealing with conflict
Sep 24, 202423 min read


40: Tony Bernardo: So, You Want to Be a Dean?
Discover his tips for time management, multitasking, building strong teams, and his vision for the future of MBA curriculum.
Sep 22, 202426 min read


Celebrating Women Leaders in Business Education
In celebration of March and Women's History Month, the Deans Counsel Podcast is highlighting women leaders in business education. We have...
Mar 25, 20241 min read


30: Lillian Mills on Becoming Dean Via an Interim Appointment.
A peer-to-peer discussion with the Dean of the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business. Dr. Mills shares her journey...
Mar 17, 20242 min read


28: Jenny Darroch on Confronting Realities: Helpful Observations for New Deans.
A peer-to-peer discussion with the Dean and Mitchell P. Rales Chair in Business Leadership and Professor at Miami University's Farmer...
Mar 9, 20242 min read


25: Matt Slaughter on Responding to Secular Decline in the Traditional MBA.
A peer-to-peer discussion with the Paul Danos Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Listen as Dr. Slaughter shares...
Feb 4, 20241 min read


24: Holly Raider on Using a Community Approach to Defining Leadership.
A peer-to-peer discussion with the Dean of the Quinnipiac University School of Business. In July 2021, Dr. Holly Raider became the Dean...
Jan 27, 20242 min read
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