The leadership moment is shifting. On this episode, we wrap up Season One of the show (we think we mean it this time!) and our co-host and lead producer of the show, Brianna Griffin, shares some big news. This week's show isn't a goodbye episode but a cliffhanger. What will happen next? We aren't sure yet and we need your help. What opportunities do you see for the show? Tell us what you think we should do next by leaving us a voicemail at 316.469.5976 or sending us a voice memo at podcast@kansasleadershipcenter.org. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Sixteen episodes into this show and we're finally sitting down with one of the co-authors of the book that was a catalyst for this podcast! And despite tons of interviews and podcast appearances promoting the book, she still finds she has something new to say. Julia join us today to talk about her experience co-authoring When Everyone Leads and what she's been up to since the book was published at the end of January. She shares how this yellow book is the "why" behind what we teach at the Kansas Leadership Center. Tell us what you think of the show at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

We've had a blast planning, recording and producing When Everyone Leads: The Podcast! While the season has come to a close, we do want to share two bonus episodes with you. This conversation features a longtime friend of the Kansas Leadership Center, David Chrislip. David has been connected to KLC since before our beginning and co-authored one of our books on civic leadership. We sat down with him to hear about the origin of The Gap questions and why they work.  1. When you think about the future of (your topic, organization, community, etc.) what concerns you the most?2. What are your greatest aspirations?3. What gets people stuck in the gap between concerns and aspirations? Learn more and give us feedback on the show at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

What sparked the idea for When Everyone Leads: The Podcast? How did the team get together? What were some highlights from Season One? The whole podcast team will be on the mic today discussing these questions and more! Listen in for a special episode to hear the story of how we got started and our lessons learned along the way. We're wrapping up Season One! Tell us what you think of the show at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Curious to hear more from our conversation with Dr. Randy Watson? Take a deep dive into more stories on what leadership lessons we can glean in K-12 education in the extended edition of our episode with Dr. Watson. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

What would happen if everyone led on improving the public education system? What does it look like to work across factions when it comes to the topic of schools adapting to our ever-changing society? Join Chris and Brianna in conversation with Dr. Randy Watson for a rich dialogue on an episode of When Everyone Leads: The Podcast. Dr. Randy Watson has served as the Kansas Commissioner of Education since November 2014. His long-time career in education spans nearly every level of the field, all while serving Kansas students - first as a teacher and coach, followed by administrative positions as principal and superintendent, and as part-time faculty for higher education. During his tenure with the Kansas State Department of Education, Dr. Watson has become known for his passion to position Kansas as an innovator in rethinking a century-old school model. Learn more about Dr. Watson at https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Office-of-the-Commissioner. Learn more and give us feedback on the show at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Curious to hear more from our conversation with Sheila O'Conner? Take a deep dive into more stories on what leadership lessons we can glean from the workplace in the extended edition of our episode with Sheila. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Can everyone really lead at work? How can individuals authorize themselves to exercise leadership regardless of position? What is the role of authority in building leadership capacity for employees? A tech industry professional, Sheila O'Connor, joins Chris and Brianna in a conversation about these questions and more on the latest episode of When Everyone Leads: The Podcast. Sheila suggests that a tool for positive culture change is intentionally introducing a shared language. She experienced this first-hand when a number of her colleagues attended Kansas Leadership Center training together. She doesn't believe that everyone has to lead, all the time though. Organizations and companies may need just enough people exercising leadership in order to make progress. Thanks for listening! Learn more about the show and offer feedback to the team at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Curious to hear more from our conversation with Joseph Shepard? Take a deep dive into more stories on what leadership lessons we can glean in polarization in the extended edition of our episode with Joseph. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

What would happen if everyone led to reduce the political divide? How can individuals and communities come together to work across differences? Join Chris and Brianna in conversation with Joseph Shepard for a rich dialogue on an episode of When Everyone Leads: The Podcast. Joseph is the Chief of Staff at Lead for America. He is dedicated to working alongside individuals and communities to tackle adaptive challenges in the area of leadership, diversity and equity, education and professional development. Learn more about the show and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

We’re halfway through our first season of this podcast where we talk to people from diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives about the ideas in our best-selling book When Everyone Leads. Today we have another bonus episode for you before returning to our regularly scheduled programming on May 4. Nearly 2 months ago, we lost our dear colleague and friend, Thane Chastain. Thane gave nearly a decade to this work and cared deeply about the ideas we here at KLC are trying to share with the world. Today’s episode features a reading from the Spring 2023 edition of The Journal where Chris Green wrote a few words on navigating loss in this time. Share your feedback on the podcast so far at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

We're halfway through Season 1! And we’re taking a brief intermission this week to prepare the next few interviews. To tide you over, we're posting a short bonus episode with an excerpt of a Journal story about bridging linguistic divides in Emporia, Kansas. It’s just eight minutes. But if you listen closely, we think you’ll hear ideas from the book popping out “in three dimensions,” as our friend Eric Liu might say. Share feedback on the podcast at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Curious to hear more from our conversation with Jill Landrith? Take a deep dive into more stories on what leadership lessons we can glean from the arts in the extended edition of our episode with Jill. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

What would happen if everyone led on cultivating growing audiences for the performing arts? A ballet artistic director and dance studio owner shares how the performing arts can enrich the community. Join Chris and Brianna in conversation with Jill Landrith for a rich dialogue on an episode of When Everyone Leads: The Podcast. Jill Landrith has been teaching dance since 1978 and is the owner of the Jill Landrith School of Dance. She is currently on faculty at Wichita State University’s Dance Department lecturing in Dance History. Jill is the Artistic Director of Metropolitan Ballet, Inc. after being the Artistic Director of Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita (now known as Ballet Wichita) for twenty years, after being Associate Artistic Director for five years. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Curious to hear more from our conversation with Eric Liu? Take a deep dive into more stories on the topic of civic culture in the extended edition of episode two of When Everyone Leads - The Podcast. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

What would happen if everyone led on improving the civic culture? The CEO and co-founder of Citizen University outlines a world in which more people are invited and engaged in community life starting at the local level. Join Chris and Brianna in conversation with Eric Liu for a rich dialogue on an episode of When Everyone Leads: The Podcast. Eric Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University, which works to build a culture of powerful and responsible citizenship in the United States. He also directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program. He is the author of several acclaimed books. Learn more at citizenuniversity.us/eric-liu/bio/. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Curious to hear more from our conversation with Claudia Yaujar-Amaro? Take a deep dive into more stories on the topic of immigration in the extended edition of the pilot episode of When Everyone Leads - The Podcast. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads. And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

What would happen if everyone led on immigration? An immigrant and business owner outlines a world in which we listen more closely to one another’s stories. Join Chris and Brianna in conversation with Claudia Yaujar-Amaro for a rich dialogue on the pilot episode of When Everyone Leads: The Podcast. Learn more and nominate a future episode guest at kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads-podcast/. You can also find us on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads.   And remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!

Welcome to the WEL Podcast. We will be dropping episodes every other week. If you haven't had the chance to buy to book, you're able to do so here. Please follow us for more information: Facebook: @kansasleadershipcenter Instagram: @kansasleadershipcenter Twitter: @TheKLC   Remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!