Love & Leadership: Our Next Frontier
From the birth of civilization to the modern day, history has seen many types of leaders and leadership classification systems.
One recurring theme may be labeled the autocratic-democratic distinction. At this extreme end, we see the tyrannical despot who rules by fear.
At the other end, we see the benevolent and generous guardian who inspires with love. This panel on “Love and Leadership” dives deeply into the latter approach.
Each of the panelists brings depth of knowledge and experience as modern research and practice has yielded new insights on how to lead with love.
This session of the Dallas Fort-Worth OD Network will be conducted like a symposium. Following an initial break-out for networking, a moderator will introduce a discussant and panel.
Each panelist will present their viewpoints and the discussant will provide a framework for discussion and review. The session will end with Questions and Answers with the audience.
Please join us on February 13 (“Valentines-Day-Eve”) as we experience this increasingly important leadership approach.
Panel: {see BIOs below}
- Dr. Frances Baldwin, Principle consultant at Designed Wisdom, Inc, author, adjuct professor BGSU
- Dr. Fiona Beddoes-Jones, Chartered Psychologist and Chief Executive of The Cognitive Fitness Consultancy, author of The Corporate Love Model
- Dr. Joel Bennett, CEO, Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems
- Dr. Steve Cady, Professor of Management, Director of Doctorate in OD&C at BGSU; author; speaker
- Dr. David Fearon, Award-winning thought leader, author, scholar-practitioner and conversationalist probing the nature of Practice, Practice? Podcaster!
- Rick Gage, Executive Director of the Center for a Loving Workplace (CLW)
Moderator: Kristina Eiting, General Manager Asphalt Owens Corning, Doctoral student, Organization Development and Change, Bowling Green State University
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Schedule for Thursday Evening February 13: (CT)
– 6:45 Virtual setup and Networking
– 7:00 Announcements / Intros
– 7:15 Program Begins Promptly
– 8:45 Closing and Wrap Up
– 9:00 Program Ends
Zoom Link to join Virtual Meeting will be sent 2 days before meeting to all who register.
Panel BIOs:
Dr. Frances Baldwin is an experienced executive coach certified by the Gestalt Center for Organization Development and Change. She has developed resilient leadership in city government and petrochemical companies. After 13 years at Exxon, she launched Designed Wisdom Consulting. With 48 years of experience, she helps women lead their lives from within. Her clients include nuclear energy, aerospace, government, and education sectors.
Dr. Fiona Beddoes-Jones is an organizational and people development specialist with expertise in leadership, team development, emotional intelligence, and executive coaching. As a UK Chartered Psychologist, she developed the concept of ‘cognitive fitness’ at work. Her doctoral research focuses on Authentic Leadership, and she has created five psychometric tools. She has also authored four books on leadership and relationships, and is an academic Fellow at the University of Birkbeck, supervising the Professional Doctorate in Occupational Psychology.
Joel Bennett, PhD, is President of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems (OWLS), specializing in wellness and e-learning technologies. Since 1985, OWLS programs have reached 250,000 workers. He developed “Team Awareness” and “Team Resilience,” recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Health. Bennett earned his degrees from SUNY Purchase and UT-Austin. Visit organizationalwellness.com and presencequest.life for more.
Steven H. Cady, PhD, is a Professor of Management & Organizational Development and founding Director of the Doctoral Program in Organization Development & Change at Bowling Green State University. He has authored over 30 publications and books, including “The Change Handbook.” Dr. Cady has served on various editorial and organizational boards and founded NEXUS4change. He holds a PhD from Florida State University and an MBA and BSBA from the University of Central Florida. He lives with his partner Jacque and their sons on a farm in Ohio. (Website)
Dr. David Fearon is an Emeritus Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior from Central Connecticut State University. After retiring, he joined with Peter B. Vaill to produce the Practice? Podcast and co-author On Practice as a Way of Being. Upon Professor Vaill’s death, Fearon continued the podcast with nearly 300 episodes with 250 practitioners in various fields. Made widely available in social media, Dr. Fearon’s podcasting and appearances on other podcasts and virtual seminars have grown his reputation as “that Practice fellow”.
Rick Gage is the Executive Director of the Center for a Loving Workplace (CLW). Per Rick, workplace suffering takes a toll on employees and families, costing organizations greatly. However, focusing on workplace culture can lead to high performance. For over a decade, my passions have been Compassion & Mindfulness @ Work. Recently, I’ve focused on “Connectedness” – fostering community and personal growth. My career includes working with top global companies and climbing to Vice President. Sabbaticals helped me redefine my work approach, now centered on connectedness and joy.
Moderator: Kristina Eiting As General Manager Asphalt for Owens Corning, Kristina brings more than 25 years of industry experience in various leadership roles. She earned her BS from California University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from Bluffton University. She sits on several nonprofit boards and is pursuing her doctorate in Organization Development and Change at Bowling Green State University where she is focused on the impact of love in leadership.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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