S11E28 - Listening, Decision-Making, and Leadership, with Dr. Catherine M. Rymsha

12/14/20 • 32 min

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Catherine M. Rymsha about the importance of effective listening and decision-making in successful and impactful leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5R0E8EZUGDk. Catherine M. Rymsha, EdD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crymsha/) is a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, where she teaches courses on leadership. Catherine spent over ten years in marketing/communications leadership roles ranging from marketing healthcare conferences to writing speeches on payment card security. She now leads learning and development for a software company. Between her academic and professional experience, she has taught thousands of courses on leadership, feedback, and career to global leaders across an array of industries. Her TEDx Talk, "Want to Become a Better Leader? Here's How. Just Listen," focuses on the importance of listening to leadership. She holds a master of science in leadership and a doctorate of education with a focus on organizational leadership from Northeastern University in Boston. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Previous Episode

S11E27 - Inspiring TED Talks - Learning from Leadership’s Missing Manual, with Fields Wicker-Miurin

As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Fields Wicker-Miurin's famous 2009 TED Talk, "Learning from Leadership's Missing Manual." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/fields_wicker_miurin_learning_from_leadership_s_missing_manual?language=en. Video Overview: "Leadership doesn't have a user's manual, but Fields Wicker-Miurin says stories of remarkable, local leaders are the next best thing. At a TED salon in London, she shares three." Fields Wicker-Miurin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fields-wicker-miurin-9bb66a10/) has spent much of her career working in financial services, including as Director of Finance and Strategy at the London Stock Exchange. She is a partner at Leaders' Quest, an innovative, international social enterprise she helped establish in 2002. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Prudential Plc, an Independent Director at SCOR SE, an Independent Director at BNP Paribas SA and a Partner at Leaders Quest Ltd. She is on the Board of Directors at Prudential Plc, Scor UK Co. Ltd., SCOR SE, BNP Paribas SA, Royal London Group and Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy. Ms. Wicker-Miurin was previously employed as a Non-Executive Director by Savills Plc, a Chief Financial Officer & Director-Strategy by London Stock Exchange Plc, a Senior Partner by Strategic Planning Associates SRL, a Non-Executive Director by Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd., a Member-Ministerial Board by United Kingdom Ministry of Justice, and a Director-Batten Leadership School by University of Virginia. She also served on the board at Hembla AB, Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Bilt Paper BV, Bilt Paper Holdings Ltd., CDC Group Plc and King's College London. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, an undergraduate degree from Sciences Po and a graduate degree from The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Next Episode

S11E29 - Throwback Tuesday - Create an Innovative Environment in Organizations, with Terry Rich

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Terry Rich about creating an environment to promote creativity and innovation within organizations and the importance of being an ethical leader that demonstrates integrity in all things (originally aired July 8, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/V3djcVlXm-o. Terry Rich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terich/) is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. During his appointment by three Governors, his leadership increased lottery sales and profits by 50%. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second largest attended attraction in the state. But his national insight on business,banking, gaming, TV production, marketing and PR led him to success in his professional career and to his passion for public speaking. Oh, and he’s also given away over $1 billion. Recently, Terry headed the team that cracked the largest lottery fraud in US history and has given away over a billion dollars to lottery winners. During the investigation, Terry oversaw day-to-day operations while considering long-term consequences, adapting quickly to change, and delivering on promises. Before that, he started four successful entrepreneurial businesses, and has numerous national media appearances including ABC, NBC, HBO, CBS, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, USA Today and The New York Times; a movie host on Starz!; and appeared as a panel guest on the "Tonight Show". He’s a disruptive innovator and entrepreneur with a drive for integrity and honesty. He’s worked in the trenches, survived new business trends and had success with generational changes. Terry’s keynotes are energetic, motivating and perfect for an early morning, lunch or after dinner presentation. Terry Rich has authored two books: The $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/