• Lessons in Leadership: Leading with Knight-Hennessy Scholars

  • Aug 14 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

Lessons in Leadership: Leading with Knight-Hennessy Scholars

  • Summary

  • In the premiere episode of "Leading Matters," hosted by Tina Seelig, Executive Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy shares his leadership journey. As a faculty member, entrepreneur, former president of Stanford University, and chairman of Alphabet, Hennessy discusses guiding teams to success and inspiring innovation. The episode explores the Knight-Hennessy leadership model, highlighting traits like vision, courage, curiosity, and humility. Hennessy shares pivotal career moments, emphasizing problem-solving, historical insights, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join us for the first of this six-episode series, uncovering the essence of effective leadership and the foundational traits that support it.

    Episode References:

    KHeystone Projects | Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

    Education Justice Academy

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    Chapters:

    (00:00:00) Introduction

    Host Tina Seelig introduces the podcast focused on the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, and welcomes founder John Hennessy.

    (00:01:09) Defining Leadership

    A definition of leadership and the essential role leaders play in guiding teams.

    (00:02:14) Leadership Journey

    Becoming a leader and how the role of leadership evolved.

    (00:03:24) Recognizing Leadership Potential

    Recognizing leadership potential before taking on leadership roles.

    (00:04:10) Traits and Behaviors in Leadership

    Key traits and behaviors that define leadership and embody the Knight-Hennessy leadership model.

    (00:05:24) Focus on Making Others Successful

    The importance of focusing on making others successful in leadership roles

    (00:06:29) Problem Solving in Leadership

    The significance of problem identification and solving in leadership.

    (00:07:16) Balancing Crisis Management and Visionary Thinking

    Insights on managing crises while maintaining a forward-thinking vision.

    (00:08:54) Industry Experience Shaping Academic Leadership

    How experience in a startup shaped decision-making in academic leadership.

    (00:10:13) Influence of History on Leadership

    The impact of history on approaching leadership.

    (00:11:06) Acting as a Leader Before Being One

    Taking leadership action before holding a formal leadership position.

    (00:12:29) Leading vs. Managing

    The difference between leadership and management.

    (00:13:08) Building a Leadership Team

    Selecting team members with complementary skills to lead effectively.

    (00:16:07) Motivation Behind Knight-Hennessy Scholars

    Starting the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and its importance in leadership education.

    (00:17:10)...

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