Deans Counsel

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Judy D. Olian, PhD, who became the 9th president of Quinnipiac University in 2018. Before joining Quinnipiac, she served as dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management and John E. Anderson Chair in Management for 12.5 years. Prior to that, she was dean and professor of management at the Smeal College of Business Administration at Pennsylvania State University, and professor and senior associate dean at the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.Born and raised in Australia, Dr. Olian is revered in the international academic community for her strategic and innovative leadership. In this episode, she talks about:• How she knew if a presidency was the right fit for her• Managing complex institutions• Change management• Why it's important to say "yes" to broadening campus-wide opportunities • Career advice for current and future deans Learn more about Judy OlianComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Henrik Cronqvist, PhD, Dean and Professor of Finance at Chapman University's George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. Prior to joining Chapman in 2022, Dr. Cronqvist was Vice Dean, Bank of America Scholar, and Professor of Finance at the University of Miami Herbert Business School, where he previously served as Chair of the Department of Finance and Director of Ph.D. Programs.A native of Sweden, Dr. Cronqvist is an award-winning researcher with a distinguished publication record on investors’ behavior examined from various cultural and social determinants. In this discussion, Dr. Cronqvist and our co-hosts delve into his "Crown Jewel" strategy for leadership and management. Topics discussed include:• Strategic Planning  • Accepting risk in new initiatives • Cross-campus partnerships • One-year MS programs • Strategic Planning • Intentionally managing your Provost Learn more about Henrik CronqvistComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Sulin Ba, dean of DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business since July 2022. Prior to joining DePaul, she was the Treibick Family Endowed Chair at the University of Connecticut School of Business, where she served as the school’s first Associate Dean of Academic and Research SupportBorn and raised in China, Ba came to the United States to pursue graduate education. This experience makes her a perfect fit for DePaul, a school whose enrollment is 40% first generation students and 45% students of color.In this discussion, Dean Ba shares with Jim and Ken how her focus on the underserved has resonated successfully within the DePaul community, and the greater Chicago community at large. Topics discussed include:• Working with a diverse student population • Supporting first generation students  • Building Community within and beyond the business school • Rethinking career support for students and grads• Building an effective and impactful leadership team  • Collaboration with campus leadership Learn more about Sulin Ba.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Sanjay Gupta, currently a Professor of Accounting and Information Systems. Most recently, he served as the Eli and Edythe L. Broad Dean, the 11th Dean of the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University from 2015 to 2022.During his tenure as dean, Professor Gupta led the Broad College to redefine itself through two comprehensive strategic plans, aligning with the university’s core values and guiding the college’s work to become a top-of-mind business school.In this discussion, Professor Gupta shares with Jim and Dave several of the successful strategies he undertook at Broad, and illustrates how they can be expanded upon and adapted by other business schools. Key topics include:• Strategically leveraging advisory boards  • Effectively structuring advisory board meetings • Integrating board, philanthropy and alumni events• Shaping advisory board membership• The Why and How of forming an International advisory Board  Learn more about Sanjay GuptaComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Raj Echambadi, the 10th President (since August 2021) of the Illinois Institute of Technology.From 2017 to 2021, Echambadi served as the Dunton Family Dean of D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Under his leadership, D’Amore-McKim has become widely recognized for moving beyond traditional business silos and for embracing cross-disciplinary perspectives in both research and teaching. Prior to joining Northeastern, Echambadi served for eight years in various roles, including as the Alan J. and Joyce D. Baltz Professor and the senior associate dean of strategic innovation, at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Echambadi was a driving force behind the scaled online M.B.A. (iMBA) program at the University of Illinois, which has been lauded as one of the best breakthrough, disruptive educational innovations in the past decade.Echambadi's wealth of experience animates a fast-moving and fascinating discussion about these topics and more:• Online Education • Creating a learning Eco-System• Understanding the power of people and shaping the jobs to fit them • Democratizing education • Defending the value of higher education  • How The Deanship prepared him for the Presidency   Learn more about Raj EchambadiComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Georgette Phillips, the Kevin L. and Lisa A. Clayton Dean of the College of Business at Lehigh University since June 2014. Her tenure comes to an end in June 2024.Her research and teaching is focused on the intersection of law, economics and public policy within the context of the built environment. In this episode, she takes Ken and Dave through her considerable experience with change management -- one of the most difficult challenges a dean can face. Within this context, Georgette touches on a number of ideas and experiences, among them:• Restoring power to the Dean’s office  • Shifting to a research culture  • Strategic Philanthropy  • The Second Term  • Key advice  Learn more about Georgette Phillips.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Tim Carroll, the Sara Hart Kimball Dean of Oregon State University’s College of Business since July 2021. As a dean and a professor of management at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, he led the development of a new college strategic plan, increased student retention and enrollment, launched programs to meet the needs of students and employers, created events to enhance communication between the college and students, and expanded fundraising. Tim brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to this discussion on a number of topics including:• Driving effective, broad impact from rural location  • Flexing to the needs of post-undergraduate learners • Pursuing a workforce development agenda • Effective alumni engagement • Tips for pruning under-performing programs  Learn more about Tim CarrollComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Lillian Mills, an internationally renowned expert in tax and accounting, who serves as dean of The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, a leading business school in one of the country’s largest public research institutions.With a much deserved reputation as a top-ranked scholar; an inspiring and committed strategic leader; and an award-winning educator and champion for instructional innovation in multiple, diverse settings, Lil speaks with authority on such topics as:• Dealing with Covid  • Leading with humanity • Messaging in complex settings • Actionable tips for motivating staff and faculty  • Leading large, complex organizations  Learn more about Lil MillsComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Jim Ellis speak with John Byrne, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Poets & Quants, a website with an esteemed reputation for well-reported and highly creative stories on the things that matter most to the graduate business education market, from candid critiques of MBA rankings and in-depth coverage of MBA outcomes to innovative changes in MBA programs and the impact technology is having on higher education. As creator of the first-ever ranking for business schools and now leader of C-Change Media, a San Francisco Bay-based media company with five websites including P&Q, John is perfectly positioned to: •discuss trends in MBA and other business graduate programs•offer tips for lower-ranked programs •suggest how and where to leverage on-line education •address the benefits and flaws of rankings  •coverse about ntegrating business with healthcare and sustainability •describe the benefits of flexibility via modalityLearn more about John ByrneComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 28: Jenny Darroch (Miami of Ohio) on Confronting Realities: Helpful Observations for New Deans On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Jim Ellis speak with Jenny Darroch, Dean and Mitchell P. Rales Chair in Business Leadership & Professor at Miami University Farmer School of Business.Prior to her appointment at Farmer, Darroch held several other leadership roles including Dean of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, the only business school within the prestigious Claremont Colleges in Southern California, and Director of Entrepreneurship at the University of Otago in New Zealand. An experienced consultant and corporate director, Jenny shares her experience and expertise in a number of areas, including:• Interdisciplinary degrees • Being sensitive to market forces• Relating to students  • Tips on starting your deanship• Closing under-performing programs  Learn more about Jenny DarrochComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 27: Peter Tufano (Harvard/Oxford) on Leveraging “Large-Scale” Problems to Bring Brand-Definition to Your MBA Programs On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Jim Ellis speak with Peter Tufano, Baker Foundation Professor and former Senior Associate Dean at Harvard Business School, and Emeritus Professor and Dean at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.Peter shares the experience he's gained as leader at two of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. At both, he gained a stellar reputation for empowering students to tackle complex problems as part of his efforts to address big systemic issues in business schools. In addition to these topics, Peter provides insight into:• A tool to build distinctive graduate program brand-identity • Understanding key student psychographic segments  • Leveraging intellectual assets across the university • Building universally appreciated skill sets in MBA graduates Learn more about Peter Tufano.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 26: Matt Myers (Southern Methodist) On Implications of Financial Pressure on the Business SchoolOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Matt Myers from Southern Methodist University, where he serves as the Dean of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business, the Tolleson Chair in Business Leadership, and the David B. Miller Endowed Professor. Now in his second term as Dean at Cox, Matt has navigated a plethora of financial forces that may ring familiar to any Dean at any large university: the pressure for the business school to finance shortfalls in other campus areas and drive campus-wide campaigns, and providing real value to students (and their parents) as tuitions rise.In addition to these topics, Matt walks us through the process of constructing Cox's nearly complete new building, and touches on subjects including:•Being mindful of educational value •Looking beyond "B" schools as simply cash cows•Implications of the rising importance of undergraduate education and its quality •Working across campusLearn more about Matt MyersComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 25: Matt Slaughter (Dartmouth) On Responding to Secular Decline in the Traditional MBA - an Economist's ViewOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Jim Ellis speak with Matt Slaughter, the Paul Danos Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where in addition he is the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business.Now at the start of this third term at Tuck, Matt has had quite an impact on the school's success in today's rapidly-evolving higher education environment.This discussion provides an excellent overview of Matt Slaughter's vision and how he went about implementing it, and covers a number of topics including:•Leading faculty to adopt a common strategic vision •Differentiating your product through the learning experience•Making the strategic vision authentically embraced by faculty, staff and students •Leveraging your remote location Learn more about Matt SlaughterComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 24: Holly Raider (Quinnipiac) On Using a Community Approach to Defining LeadershipOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators David Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Holly Raider, dean of the Quinnipiac University School of Business.Since taking the helm at Quinnipiac in July 2021, Dean Raider's inspiring leadership has guided the school out of the pandemic and into a new era of expansion and innovation -- including overseeing the construction of a new building.Today's discussion will give you a deeper understanding Dean Raider's experience and vision, and covers a number of topics including:•Leading faculty to adopt your strategic vision •Education beyond just business acumen  •Lessons learned in the first two years •Keeping your long-term strategy while in the midst of the day-to-day •Advice on building new buildings •Succeeding when your President is a former business dean •Enabling others to succeed Learn more about Holly Raider: https://www.qu.edu/faculty-and-staff/holly-raider/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 23: John Quelch (Miami) with Observations from a “Three-Continent” Dean of DeansOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with John Quelch, currently serving as Leonard M. Miller University Professor of marketing at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School with a secondary appointment in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Miller School of Medicine. From July 2017 - December 2022, John held the position of Dean, Vice Provost and Professor at the Herbert Business School. John has also held the positions of Dean and Professor at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) from 2011-2013, and Harvard Business School (2001-2010).This unvarnished discussion touches upon a plethora of subjects relevant to today's dean, including:• Adding multi-cultural diversity through a global student body• Common themes in motivating faculty• Advice to reduce taxes on b. school revenues  • Combatting Chat GPT • Unvarnished advice from a remarkably experienced Dean • Perspectives on global student demandLearn more about John QuelchComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 22: Tom Gilligan (Hoover Institution) with Perspectives on Deaning and Leading ChangeOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Tom Gilligan, emeritus senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. Prior to joining the Hoover Institution, Gilligan was dean of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, one of the largest and most distinguished business schools in the United States.In this wide-ranging conversation, Tom addresses a number of topics of utmost concern to today's dean, including:• The role of interim dean • Leveraging your advisory board • Leading in public v. private institutions • Interacting with gov’t officials • Humility in leadership Learn more about Tom Gilligan: https://www.hoover.org/profiles/thomas-w-gilliganComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 21: Andrew Karolyi (Cornell) on Merging Academic Units/CollegesOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Dave Ikenberry and Ken Kring speak with Andrew Karolyi, the Charles Field Knight Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and a professor of finance and holder of the Harold Bierman Jr. Distinguished Professorship in the College’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. He is also a professor of economics in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences.  While his academic CV in business and finance is exemplary, one of Andrew's best skills is being a good listener. Here, he talks to Dave and Ken about how active listening played a key role in the complex process involved with merging three separate business-related colleges at Cornell into the Johnson College. They breakdown the aspects of that enormous endeavor, touching on such topics as:• Active Listening to effect change management • The need to carefully articulate the “true” benefits of major change  • Trust building on your leadership team• Adding DEI and social impact components into annual performance reviewsAnd that's just a brief overview of what's packed into this excellent expisode. Learn more about Andrew Karolyi: https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/faculty-research/faculty/gak56/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSEL-On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Joe White, President Emeritus of the University of Illinois system and Dean Emeritus of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Given his decades-long history as a leader in both academia and the corporate world, Joe is especially qualified to speak about just about anything relating to the "privilege of leadership," and covers much of it this conversation. Notable topics include:  • the challenges and rewards of leading a human community• the difference between management and leadership• the importance of being close to students• the most important word in fundraising And that's just a small sample of what's packed into this excellent expisode. Learn more about Joe White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-white-78a38123/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.comProduced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 19: Alison Davis-Blake (Bentley) on Thriving in a Challenging & Lonely RoleOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Alison Davis-Blake, Executive Leadership Fellow at the University of Minnesota's Carson School of Management. Previous roles include President of Bentley University, Dean and Leon Festinger Collegiate Professor of Management at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, and Dean at Carlson.A recognized and respected leader in higher education, Alison is the first woman to hold the position of Dean at Carlson, and during her time leading the school she lead the expansion of global learning opportunities, making the Carlson School the first business school to require that all undergraduates have an international experience before they graduate.  In her conversation with Jim and Ken, Alison talks about what she's learned and accomplished in her variety of leadership experiences, including:• The loneliness of being Dean  • The increasing challenges a Dean faces• Transitioning into Philanthropy• The importance of listening • Overcommunicating your message  • Developing your leadership team • Transparency in leadership Learn more about Alison Davis-Blake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondavisblake/Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

A podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 18: Dan LeClair (GBSN) on How the Rules for "Deaning" Have ChangedOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Dave Ikenberry speak with Dan LeClair, Ph.D, CEO of the Global Business School Network (GBSN). Prior to GBSN, Dan was an Executive Vice President at AACSB International, an association and accrediting organization that serves some 1,600 business schools in more than 100 countries. His experience at AACSB includes two and half years as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, seven years as Chief Operating Officer, and five years as Chief Knowledge Officer.The author of over 80 research reports, articles, and blogs, Dan is widely recognized as a thought leader in management education.  In his conversation with Jim and Dave, Dan talks about the evolution of the business school Dean's role, and what's required in that position today, including:• Going beyond internal measures of success.• Striving for true, societal impact.• The increasing freedom deans have to define success.• How Deans should focus more broadly on cross campus and external relations, even globally. • Why the future is less about the individual B school and more about cross campus collaborations.    Learn more about Dan LeClairComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts