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Deans Counsel


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


83 Steven C. Currall on Building Corporate Relations
Ep 83 Steve Currall Executive Director and Associate Vice Provost for Academic-Corporate Initiatives at Harvard University. An insightful reflection on strategies for building corporate relations, navigating federal funding challenges and pragmatic insights for aspiring academic leaders.
Mar 301 min read


69: Bernie Banks on Leadership Development at Large Scale
Bernard Banks (Rice Doerr Institute) shares proven strategies for large-scale leadership development, measuring program ROI, and connecting L&D outcomes to institutional strategy.
Oct 27, 20251 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


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


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


19: Alison Davis-Blake on Thriving in a Challenging & Lonely Role.
A peer-to-peer discussion with former President, Dean and Department Chair, and current Executive Leadership Fellow at the University of...
Sep 30, 20231 min read


07: Sri Zaheer on Creating Effective Corporate Relationships
A peer-to-peer discussion with the 12th dean of the Carlson School of Management.
Mar 31, 20232 min read


03: Charles Whitemen on Joining as an Outside Dean
A peer-to-peer discussion with the Dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business. Show notes: On this episode of Deans Counsel,...
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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