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On the tenth and final episode of "Made to Lead," Sofia converses with Robb Lindgren, the Associate Dean for Research and a Professor of Educational Psychology and Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Within the episode, Robb tells us about how we can be effective leaders, especially when working with new and emerging technologies.

On the ninth episode of "Made to Lead," Sofia is joined by Philip Wilder, a Professor of Literacy at Clemson University. Within their discussion, Philip describes how non-violent communication can empower youth and transform learning environments, drawing on his work with secondary schools in Tanzania. Through his work, Philip explores how literacy, empathy, and intentional dialogue help young people find their voice and become leaders in their communities. Instagram: @illinoisleadershipcenter https://leadership.illinois.edu/

On the eighth episode of, "Made to Lead," Sofia talks to Marisa Peacock, a Senior Lecturer of Advertising at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During their discussion, Marisa illustrates how we can turn our everyday media practices and online presence into an experience that can help to improve our skills in communication and increase our knowledge on representation within our communities. Instagram: @illinoisleadership center https://leadership.illinois.edu/

On today's episode of, "Made to Lead," Sofia is joined by Dr. Emily Knox, the Interim Dean and Professor for the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During their conversation, Dr. Knox dives into how leaders can navigate complex ethical issues, engage across different perspectives, and advocate for equitable information access within their teams and communities. Instagram: @illinoisleadership center https://leadership.illinois.edu/

On the sixth episode of  of Season 6, Sofia is joined by Charee Thompson, a Communications Professor here at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Within their chat, Charee highlights how one can build strong communication and listening skills to lead effectively across diverse environments. https://leadership.illinois.edu/ https://www.instagram.com/illinoisleadershipcenter/?hl=en⁠

On the fifth episode of Season 6, Sofia meets with Brooke Elliott, the Dean of the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During their conversation, Brooke describes how students can continue to lead and strategize amidst change, within both academic and professional settings.

On the fourth episode of Season 6, Sofia chats with Professor Reuben A. Buford May, the Sociology Department Head at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During their conversation, Professor May talks about how he has been able to turn his sociological work on race, space, and everyday life into creative public performance, along with how that fusion of research and art has helped shape his approach to leadership, teaching, and community engagement. Continue to keep up with Professor May through his social media accounts! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStuckeyProject TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reginaldstuckey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reginaldstuckey/ Professor May's Website: https://www.stuckey.website/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7q2i4pKLvuKWYLVZNElR4h Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/reginald-s-stuckey/1306256940

On the third episode of Season 6, Sofia meets with Lisa J. Anderson, the Director of the Office of Online Learning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Within this episode, Anderson discusses how students and faculty can take action to create accessible and inclusive environments in a digital setting.

On the second episode of Season 6, Sofia talks to Dr. Kevin Jackson, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In their discussion, Dr. Jackson shares his leadership journey and highlights how students can foster a positive environment for everyone, both inside and outside of the classroom.

On our first episode of Season 6, new host Sofia is joined by Dr. David Rosch, an Associate Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Rosch discusses how students can develop leadership skills for success in their undergraduate careers and beyond.

In this episode of Made to Lead, new host Emma introduces herself. She is joined by ILC Faculty Fellow, Dr. Yusaku Takeda, an assistant professor in business administration with the Gies College of Business. A graduate from Wesleyan and Harvard Universities with degrees in business and sociology, Dr. Takeda has an extensive background in leadership research, focusing on change dynamics in corporate settings. Together, Emma and Dr. Takeda discuss making changes within large organizations. Through the lens of a theoretical corporate scenario, the two examine the challenges of creating widespread change in large systems, the role of shared organizational values in such shifts, and the importance of clear goal setting.

In today's episode, the ILC Education team comes together to discuss "Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds" and the leadership themes involved with the novel.

In this week's episode, Rachel is joined by Hunter Stone and Grant Voller, two graduating students at UIUC. Together, they discuss their post-graduation plans and reflect upon their time at UIUC.

In this week's episode, Rachel is joined by Hannah Driscoll, a new ILC assistant director. Together, they self-reflect on their own experiences with different leadership competencies while playing a leadership learning game.

In this week's episode, Rachel is joined by Nick Bonanno, an ILC assistant director. They discuss how leadership competencies and skills are present within the online gaming world, along with areas of growth for better leadership skills within gaming communities.