THRIVES

In Season 2, Episode 5 of the THRIVES Podcast, Wendi chats with Dr. Scot Lingrell - Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs for the USG. They discuss being a student of leadership, seeing every problem as a leadership problem, adapting as a leader, and investing in the development of others.

Wendi is joined in Season 2, Episode 4 with Alexis Vallianatos a graduating senior at Georgia College and State University. They discuss being a student leader, continuously improving, clearly communicating, balancing roles, and listening to understand.

In this episode Wendi is joined by Dr. Stuart Rayfield. Currently, Stuart is the Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Institutional Development for the University System of Georgia and on July 1, 2023 will become the President of Columbus State University. Stuart talks about being a perpetual student, the need for leaders to be intentional, and how leadership and people matter.

The THRIVES Podcast is back for season 2! Wendi is joined in Episode 1 by Chancellor Sonny Perdue. They talk about enabling people to invest in themselves, truth building trust, pushing in the same direction, and going from good, to better, to best.

Wendi is joined in Episode 10 of the THRIVES podcast by Tricia Chastain, Vice President of Administration at Kennesaw State University. They discuss setting the path, surrounding yourself with a good team, listening more than you talk, and staying connected to the mission.

In episode 9 of the THRIVES podcast Wendi is joined by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Safety and Security & Chief of Police Mike Coverson. They talk about putting out fires, listening to different perspectives, being humble, and nourishing different aspects of your life.

Wendi is joined in episode 8 with Dr. Georj Lewis, President of Atlanta Metropolitan State College. Dr. Lewis talks about focusing on what's important, being intentional, bringing your brilliance, and how "if you can't serve, you can't lead."

In this episode of the THRIVES Podcast we talk to Ms. Shanice McLeish, Executive Assistant for Strategy and Fiscal Affairs, about growing as a leader, lifelong learning, good change, and evolving through growth and giving back.

In this episode Pat Herndon, former Assistant State Librarian and Director of Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, talks about optimizing options for everyone, putting the right player in the right position, and just doing it!

In this episode Dr. John Fuchko, III, the Vice Chancellor for Organizational Effectiveness at the USG talks about what it means to swim in lots of lanes (but be you), set the table, break glass balls, and think about your influence as a leader. 

Episode 3 is a touch base on the topic of fresh starts. August is often a great time to press the reset button on your goals. Some even refer to August as the “New January.” Join your host Wendi Jenkins as she walks through some practical ways to make the most of this time of year.

We have a very special guest on today’s episode. One who will take us back to the why of the work we do. We are talking to a former student in the USG.

Chancellor Steve W. Wrigley shares his insights on the past 36 years of service to the state of Georgia. You will hear his simple yet incredibly impactful approach to leadership. You will also hear the really fun way he is thriving these days!