How to Decode Leadership and Elevate Your Career with Dean Jenny Darroch

I am thrilled to have Jenny Darroch, PhD, the esteemed Dean of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on the podcast. The conversation was rich with insights from Jenny’s corporate and academic life. We discuss Jenny's background, her leadership style rooted in dignity and respect, and the hiring process, including the importance of cover letters and traditional resumes in academia, and more. We also touch on the complexities of navigating higher education's hierarchical structure and recognizing one's place and value within an organization.

From her corporate beginnings in New Zealand to her influential role in academia, she has consistently demonstrated a passion for leadership and making a tangible difference in students' lives. Her leadership style, shaped primarily by her time at the Drucker School, is rooted in creating space for team members to excel, emphasizing how leaders can be effective and empathetic at the same time.

Control Your Career is a podcast to help you conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above the expectations imposed by others. Hosted by Julia Toothacre, a seasoned career coach and strategist at Ride The Tide Collective, she empowers professionals like you to find clarity, navigate your current career with finesse, and propel yourself toward career advancement in alignment with your unique personality, preferences, and values.

Season 10 is all about people managers and, specifically, what managers want and expect from their employees and teams. Julia is interviewing people managers with at least 10 years of management experience and who are currently managers to help you understand their mindset and expectations. Each episode will have action items you can apply to your unique situation and consider in your relationship with your manager.

You can find this episode and more at ridethetidecollective.com and you can connect with Julia on LinkedIn, where she posts career information and inspiration to help you control your career.

Episode Blog Post: https://ridethetidecollective.com/2024/05/22/season10episode8/