Think Like A Leader
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThink Like A Leader -- what does this mean to you? Notice that the first word, "Think," is an action verb and that it precedes being a "Leader."
So, in this podcast, we will examine a broad array of topics that lead us all toward the secrets of success. This will include profiling leaders, interviewing leaders, and engaging in commentary about leadership in many venues.
Your host for this podcast is Dr. Larry S. Anderson, Founder/CEO of the National Center for Technology Planning (www.nctp.com). Join Dr. Anderson in an exploration of great leadership ideas.
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Episodes
Episode 30: Science Experiment Scholarships
July 19, 2010 15:41 - 8 minutes - 4.28 MBJuly 2010 This episode is an interview with Maria Myrback, a lady I met in the Orlando, Florida airport as I was awaiting a flight to Memphis. Maria has just begun a non-profit organization, The Great Experiment Scholarship, designed to award small scholarships of $10-40 to support simple science experiments. If you desire more information, you may contact Maria by email or visit her web site. I look quite forward to reading your comments on this blog. Please click the link at t...
Episode 29: Lucy Gray & Carol Anne McGuire, Part 2
August 15, 2009 04:01 - 35 minutes - 18.3 MBThis is Part Two of a series with two special guests: Lucy Gray and Carol Anne McGuire. Lucy Gray is an Instructional Technology Specialist at the University of Chicago (IL) Center for Elementary Math and Science Education. Among her numerous awards are having been named an Apple Distinguished Educator (2005), Discovery Educator Network Star Teacher, and Google Certified Teacher. Lucy is a popular speaker at national and international conferences. Also, Lucy has a strong reputation as a ...
Episode 28: Lucy Gray & Carol Anne McGuire, Part 1
August 08, 2009 15:20 - 32 minutes - 16.1 MBMy special guests for this episode are Lucy Gray and Carol Anne McGuire. Lucy Gray is an Instructional Technology Specialist at the University of Chicago (IL) Center for Elementary Math and Science Education. Among her numerous awards are having been named an Apple Distinguished Educator (2005), Discovery Educator Network Star Teacher, and Google Certified Teacher. Lucy is a popular speaker at national and international conferences. Also, Lucy has a strong reputation as a collector and o...
Episode 27: Vicki Davis - Flat Classroom
May 08, 2009 21:18 - 46 minutes - 22.5 MBOur special guest for this episode is Ms. Vicki Davis, a very successful classroom teacher in Camilla, GA. Vicki is also a grant-winning educator who has created several collaborative projects involving students and schools around the world. Vicki and/or her projects have won several awards. She and her co-collaborator, Julie Lindseay (Qatar Academy, Qatar), have built a global audience around their Flat Classroom Project. Flat Classroom Project Other projects in which Vicki is acti...
Episode 26: Kelly Janzen, Classroom Teacher on Leadership
March 10, 2009 20:47 - 31 minutes - 15 MBOur special guest for this episode is Ms. Kelly Janzen, a very successful educator, musician, and leader among her peers. Kelly is a motivating teacher who discusses the role of technologies in the lives of her students and how they grow as a result of interacting with new technologies. Also, Kelly talks about teachers' roles as leaders who can model excellent leadership behavior to peers and superiors. The web site for Kelly's school is http://www.wcdhs.ca -- so feel free to visit and s...
Episode 25: Two Updates
January 16, 2009 02:21 - 6 minutes - 3.47 MBI have two pieces of information to pass along to you: New email address for the podcast: [email protected] New series of episodes forthcoming. The general topic is key principles/characteristics of an effective leader. A sampling of topics is: good listener compassionate reliable leader vs. manager consistent risk-taker unselfish It is very important for you to participate by suggesting additional topics (key principles or characteristics), making general comments, te...
Episode 24: Lori Clark on Leadership
November 21, 2008 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBOur special guest for this episode is Ms. Lori Clark, a very successful young business leader who has demonstrated remarkable persistence, determination, and resolve as she has built a large team of business partners. Not only is Lori Clark successful in business, but she also is very active in community affairs, youth activities, and her church. During this episode, Lori discusses difficult events early in her life that contributed to her success currently. While living in Memphis, Tenn...
Episode 23: Leaders in Medicine
July 04, 2008 19:38 - 59 minutes - 28.2 MBI've been anticipating this episode for many months! My two guests are: Dr. Michael O'Dell and Dr. Ed Hill, two premier physicians from the North Mississippi medical community. Dr. Mike O'Dell is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Center in Tupelo, MS. Mike has a background in academic circles, having taught and led at several major universities, including the University of Kansas, University of Texas, and University of Alabama. Now, he is not only a family physician, but also l...
Episode 22: Women in Leadership
June 25, 2008 17:00 - 52 minutes - 25 MBTwo outstanding ladies join me for this episode -- Dr. Mabel Murphree and Mrs. Doyce Deas -- to discuss the philosophies, roles, and conditions of women in leadership. Dr. Mabel Murphree is a freelance consultant, dealing in education, workforce education and development, and political matters. She is former Director of the Appalachian Region Commission, with offices in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Murphree is a well-respected educator, speaker, and civic activist. Mrs. Doyce Deas is, among many oth...
Learning to Learn
April 27, 2008 13:10Are you "learning to learn"? This is a question that evolves from the basic phrase "learning to learn" that several leading experts in education are pitching around right now. This concept bears some attention: it calls upon us to evaluate what we truly believe about learning. A foundational construct for our discussion is that we agree that leaders are learners. After all, if a leader were not learning, what would become of that person, over time? Would you like to work for a leader wh...
Episode 21: 2 CEOs talk about leadership
January 09, 2008 17:46 - 33 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat does leadership mean in a growing community? What organizations in a community will help young people become stronger leaders? What are the characteristics you have found among others you consider as leaders that have helped you become a stronger leader? Two outstanding corporate CEOs and community leaders, Mr. Chauncey Godwin (Heavenly Ham, Tupelo, MS) and Mr. Mike Thomas (CEO of American Furniture Manufacturing in Tupelo, MS), discuss these and other pertinent topics. This episod...
Episode 20: Good to Great Review
November 10, 2007 20:57 - 15 minutes - 8.22 MBWhat a terrific impact Jim Collins' outstanding book, Good to Great has had upon our society! Curriculum Director and Apple Distinguished Educator, Trang Lai from Orange County, CA, is featured in a thorough, provocative review of Collins' book. I know you will gain new insights as you hear her review. But, rather than just listening passively to this episode, I suggest that you do the following: Take good notes, making sure you capture the key points Write down any questions and/or co...
Episode 19: Dr. Evangeline Stefanakis--Multiple Intelligences & Portfolios
July 06, 2007 16:25 - 30 minutes - 15.3 MBThis exciting episode features a compelling interview with Dr. Evangeline Stefanakis, renowned author of Multiple Intelligences and Portfolios: A Window into the Learners Mind (link to the book is shown below). This interview was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia during the National Educational Computing Conference in late June, 2007, immediately following a presentation I had just finished co-presenting with Dr. Gordon Dahlby of West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Stefanakis joined me at the front of ...
Episode 18: Part 3 of 3--How Leaders Deal with Adversity
May 22, 2007 04:00 - 40 minutes - 20.1 MBThe final installment of our 3-part series devoted to: How Leaders Deal with Adversity. Episode Feature: Vickie Ramsey's Bout with Breast Cancer Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (also, Dr. Sam Pace's wife) Vickie Ramsey -- an instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College. She also has authored a book, Humor 'n Healing ...
Episode 17: Part Two--How Leaders Deal with Adversity
May 15, 2007 04:00 - 38 minutes - 18.2 MBThis episode is Part Two of the 3-part program during which I interviewed four outstanding local leaders. Our topic for the discussion was How Leaders Deal with Adversity. Each panelist is particularly well-qualified to speak about this matter. Episode Feature: Kristi Brown's Bout with Cancer Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (...
Episode 16: Part One--How Leaders Deal with Adversity
April 29, 2007 04:00 - 34 minutes - 17.8 MBRecently, I had the privilege of convening a panel of individuals who are recognized locally as strong leaders to discuss the important topic, How Leaders Deal with Adversity. This was a most informative and provocative interview. Panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace, MD -- a noted gastroenterologist in Tupelo, MS Dr. Mary Pace, MD -- a physician who has her own private practice and who deals often with traumatic conditions (also, Dr. Sam Pace's wife) Vickie Ramsey -- an instructor at Nort...
Episode 15: The Razor's Edge
April 23, 2007 19:18 - 12 minutes - 5.96 MBGreat leaders often do the small things in big ways. And, many times, this means they do "just a little bit more" than is required. That's what gives them the competitive edge over their competition--that razor's edge! In this episode, we discuss just a few recommendations that, while seemingly small, can make all the difference in our success: Greet others first Smile! Be courteous Offer help before it's sought Send cards or letters to offer a word of encouragement, thanks, etc. R...
Are iTunes and iPods evil???
April 22, 2007 03:25Recently, I conducted a brief survey of technology coordinators and leaders in 3 states. My purpose was to ask them these questions: 1. Do you block iTunes in your school? (followed by, if so, why not?) 2. Do you allow students to bring iPods to school? There were a couple more related questions, but the main focus of the survey was to determine to what extent iTunes and iPods are a part of the planned school learning environment. I'll bet you can predict the responses. So....what ...
Episode 14: Sheriff Jim Johnson - Leadership in the Public Arena
January 13, 2007 19:38 - 48 minutes - 23.8 MBMy guest this episode is Sheriff Jim Johnson from Lee County, Mississippi (my home of Tupelo is in Lee County). As you will hear in this episode, there is another famous person who was born in Tupelo and Sheriff Johnson has some connections to this person's family. During our conversation in Sheriff Johnson's office, he outlined several aspects of what makes an effective leader. He gives several examples of how these principles have been put into action in his life. Links to some of the...
More podcast episodes coming soon!
December 22, 2006 04:28New episodes coming -- be patient! As you will notice, I have not published a fresh episode in approximately two months. However, I have three (3) episodes currently in the stage of post-processing and will have them up and ready to go within the next week or so. Previews: I recorded an interview with four panelists recently. The topic was "How Leaders Deal with Adversity" and panelists included: Dr. Sam Pace (internal medicine physician); Dr. Mary Pace (Dr. Sam's wife and a general p...
Episode 13: How A Leader Deals with Cancer (w/Kristi Brown)
September 15, 2006 04:30 - 59 minutes - 28.3 MBRecently, I had an opportunity to sit down with Kristi Brown and talk about several aspects of leadership. The first two episodes have been posted already (Episodes 11 and 12). However ... ...as Kristi and I continued our "off air" conversations, it became increasingly apparent to me that Kristi's compelling, moving story of her bout with cancer would be just the thing for this leadership podcast. As you will hear in this program, Kristi and her husband, Steve, had tried for several yea...
Episode 12: Kristi Brown on Leadership, Session 2
September 09, 2006 02:27 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBMy guest again this episode is Kristi Brown from Starkville, Mississippi (home of Miss. State University). In this episode, we discuss some of the particular features of leaders we have known, watched, and worked with--both the positive and the negative. Some leaders seem to have an innate ability to lead people or full teams, while others seem to find joy in tearing teams apart. This destructive nature of some leaders--at least positional leaders--gives them a feeling of power. Only th...
Episode 11: Kristi Brown on Leadership, Session 1
August 28, 2006 19:58 - 43 minutes - 21.4 MBMy guest this episode is Kristi Brown, an energetic and enthusiastic young lady who has both achieved and observed leadership in a variety of venues. She is a public relations professional, a certified meeting planner, and an overall "good gal." I believe you will really enjoy hearing the perspective Kristi has on leaders and leadership in several types of organizations. Kristi lives with her husband, Steve, along with her two beautiful white Labs, Sadie and Lily, in Starkville, Mississi...
Episode 10: Podcasting Clinic, Pt. 3-Mics & Mixers
June 06, 2006 14:11 - 41 minutes - 19.5 MBGreat leaders need great podcasts. That is the purpose for this continuing series of informative episodes about successful podcasting. I conduct an interview with Jeff Sewell, a professional audio/media engineer. Our topics this episode include: Microphones. Two types: dynamic and condenser. Situations in which one type mic or the other will work best. How to position mics for best pickup. Most common mic connectors: XLR; 1/4"; USB; and 1/8" Mixers. Common features on a mixer....
Episode 9: Podcasting Clinic w/Jeff Sewell, Pt. 2
May 18, 2006 03:46 - 21.2 MBThis episode is a discussion between Dr. Larry Anderson, host of Think Like A Leader podcast, and Jeff Sewell, audio engineer and owner of Sewell & Associates. After a general introduction in the previous episode, Larry and Jeff discuss the basics of setting up a podcasting studio. We use as a starting point, some information of choosing a microphone. Then, we talk about other equipment necessary for a beginning podcast studio. We describe settings on our mixer, then talk more in detai...
Episode 8: Podcasting Clinic w/Jeff Sewell, Pt. 1
May 10, 2006 19:20 - 13.6 MBIn this episode, I interview Jeff Sewell, owner of Sewell & Associates -- audio/multimedia engineering firm -- to set the stage for upcoming episodes when we explore various techniques for becoming a better podcaster. I asked Jeff to give some background on his experiences in sound engineering, so you could learn what talents he brings to the table and how he might be able to help us all. Jeff's experience covers many years of working with professional musicians, artists, and entertainers;...
Episode 7: One Word for Leadership
May 01, 2006 03:30 - 8.26 MBWhat one, single word best describes leadership? In this episode, I report on feedback I received when I asked several people to respond to that question. Recently, I sent out an email message to a few hundred of my contacts, and I asked: What one word, in your opinion, best describes the notion of leadership? In other words, if you had to boil down leadership into just one word, what would that be? The responses were intriguing. Here are the first ones I received...and which are repo...
Arizona Conexiones Students interview me @ MEC2006
April 28, 2006 03:10Conexiones Students Interview Larry Anderson Perhaps you have listened to the interview I conducted with three students involved in the Conexiones Project that is being operated at Arizona State University. These students are high schoolers who are classified as migrant students. They were so charming, eager, and creative. However, one of the fun things that occurred at the annual Microcomputers in Education 2006 Conference (MEC) at Arizona State was when these students, functioning as ...
Episode 6: Conexiones Students in Arizona
April 18, 2006 02:54 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBI sat down with three high school students during the Microcomputers in Education (MEC) 2006 Conference in Tempe, Arizona, where I was invited to be a keynote speaker. These students are part of a program focusing upon migrant students' use of technology and interpersonal relationships skills. The students talked about their leadership roles, how they perceive leaders, and how the Conexiones Project has helped them succeed in their academic pursuits. Music for this episode was provided...
Episode 5: David Rumbarger & Mike Clayborne
April 09, 2006 01:17 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThis episode features two outstanding guests: David Rumbarger, Executive Director, Community Development Foundation, Tupelo, MS Mike Clayborne, Executive Director, CREATE Foundation, Tupelo, MS The three of us gathered in Mike's conference room to discuss elements of leadership that had made the two young gentlemen as successful as they are. As you might imagine, they both were quite modest, seeming unwilling to accept the accolades I offered them. They talked about the importance of eac...
Episode 4: The World is Flat
March 24, 2006 07:14 - 36.5 MBIt was a normal, sunny morning in Tupelo, MS. I was sitting at my breakfast table, reading the local newspaper, when I noticed an announcement from the Lee County (MS) Friends of the Library. There was to be a noon luncheon held today and the feature was to be a book review by locally-revered citizen, Mr. Glenn McCullough. Glenn is a former mayor of Tupelo, then resigned when President Bush chose him to become Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority. He has testified before U.S. Congre...
Who is Larry Anderson? & A Book Review
March 20, 2006 04:45 - 44 minutes - 21.2 MBSeveral subscribers/listeners asked me to tell you a bit about who I am, so the first section of this episode includes a few stories that, I hope, will reveal a bit about why I am so intrigued with the notion of leadership. Also, I spotlight three individuals who mean a great deal to me, who show me the essence of leadership: Dr. Bob Phares, Asst. Supt. in the Enterprise (AL) School District Al Denson, a successful Christian musician, author, radio & TV personality, and entrepreneur. Al i...
Definition of Leadership: What Do You Say?
March 16, 2006 00:00As I prepare content for future podcast episodes, I am looking to you for input. Much has been written, spoken, and conjectured about the topic of leadership. Often, however, those individuals offering their opinions about leadership come from differing vantage points -- having differing definitions of leadership. So, as they talk about being an effective leader, their words are associated with a definition that might not be universal. So, what is your definition? What is leadership? Wh...
Vote for our podcast
March 14, 2006 00:43Until I get a better way of posting this voting mechanism, please consider using the one below. I am experimenting with some ways to vote for this podcast. I appreciate your helping me with the experiment. Here we go.... If you like our podcast, please rate it at Excellent! Very Good Good Fair Poor
Episode 2: Think and Grow Rich
March 07, 2006 15:39 - 39 minutes - 21.4 MBThis episode includes a few comments about subscribers, the music that has been contributed, and the book review that follows. Then, we get right into a review of "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. If you would like to leave voicemail or send a fax, feel free to call 206/984-3136 or email me. Use this link to buy Think and Grow Rich
Reactions to Episode 1
March 06, 2006 00:00I am almost overwhelmed! In less than 48 hours, you have responded so wonderfully to my first episode on this podcast. This tells me several things: 1. You are a dynamic group of professionals 2. You must be the best group of listeners in all of "podcastdom" 3. I feel challenged to make this podcast even better -- even more powerful -- than originally planned 4. I must prepare a second episode soon and get more content flowing your way. Thanks for your suggestions. Thanks for your...
Episode 1: Introduction to the Think Like A Leader podcast
March 02, 2006 22:58 - 5 minutes - 2.61 MBThis is just a basic introduction to our podcast. My main purpose in this episode is to request your help in determining the direction the podcast will take. While I have many ideas about future programs, I covet your input. Here are a few of the topics that will be covered as time allows: * NCTP: What is it? Its history. Expansion of services. Future directions * Interviews with successful leaders -- to determine their secrets of success * Team building * Profiles of co...