STEMulating Conversations with Dr. Q

When a previous guest of the show wants to start a podcast to share his experiences on leadership and leadership development, you bring him back on. Latane Brackett's (Episodes 64 and 39) transparent, honest and humorous approach to leadership is something that we can all benefit. Listen in to this special edition episode to find out what Can I Just Tell the Truth is all about.

Dr. Kristala Prather Jones knew before she entered graduate school that working in industry would be critical to her success as a research professor. She understood then that impacting students as individuals was her passion, and walks in that purpose each day as the Arthur D. Little Professor of Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

After listening to the episode, you can learn more about her research at Prather Research Group

Two quotes this week to Motivate, Energize and Affirm the Leader in You! Entropia2019

As we enter into Day 33 of the partial government shutdown in the United States, how can leaders encourage and motivate their team during this difficult time?

What does it mean to be a "cheerchemist"? Are you a cheerleader? Are you a chemist? The answer to both question is YES. This week's guest, Natalie LaFranzo, PhD, has used her talents for inspiring others since her college days of cheering sports events at Bradley Univesrity.

She began to transfer her skill of cheering into championing after receiveing her PhD and became more active in the American Chemical Society. She has held a range of leadership roles at all levels and is passionate about ensuring the chemical enterprse exeplifies the ACS core value of diversity,equity, inclusion, and respect. Her most recent accomplishment of being elected to the Society's Board of Directors will empower her to be an even greater Champion of Chemistry for ALL!

Follow Natalie on Twitter: @CheerChemist

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