Leadership Skills

Resources

Andrew Alleyne on Effective Leaders (4:51)
Andrew Alleyne, Director and POETS Professor at the University of Illinois, discusses how to be an effective leader.
Michael Loui on Leading Groups and Projects (5:04)
Michael Loui, Dale and Suzi Gallagher Professor at Purdue University, describes how to lead groups and projects. 
Micheal Loui on the Use of Humor (1:04)
Michael Loui, Dale and Suzi Gallagher Professor at Purdue University, discusses the use of humor in a role of leadership. 
BrandE Faupell on Skill Sets (3:12)
BrandE Faupell, prior Executive Director of Human Resources at Utah State University,  talks about skill sets as a leader.
Ruth Watkins on Challenges of Leadership (2:56)
Ruth Watkins, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of Utah, talks about the challenges of leadership.
Sonya Stephens on Challenges of Leadership (3:06)
Sonya Stephens, President at Mount Holyoke College,  describes the challenges that come with leadership.
Joan Dubinsky on What Makes a Good Leader (5:55)
Joan Dubinsky, University of Illinois NCPRE Business Ethicist and Consultant, talks about the qualities that make a good leader.
Bob Easter on Critical Leadership Skills (11:07)

Bob Easter, President Emeritus of the University of Illinois, discusses foundational skills and strategies for becoming an effective leader, including how to deliver difficult news to individuals and groups.

Jump to section: Relating to Your Team, Delivering Bad News, Others’ Reactions to Difficult News, Where to Look for Support, Seeking Advice, Real Examples – Abraham Lincoln: Choosing Advisers

Nick Burbules on Language in Leadership (16:42)

Nicholas Burbules, Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois, describes how the use of language is an essential skill in leadership.

Ed Feser on Challenges of Leadership (3:07)

Edward Feser, Provost & Executive Vice President of the Oregon State University, describes challenges he faced as an administrator.

Richard Wheeler on Challenges of Leadership (3:52)
Richard Wheeler, former Provost at the University of Illinois, discusses the challenges of leadership. 
Richard Wheeler on Key Aspects of Leadership (3:50)

Richard Wheeler, former Provost at the University of Illinois, talks about key aspects of leadership that he learned over his career.