Dr. Anne Schmitz: Perspectives from a New Chair

In this episode, Dr. Anne Schmitz shares her journey to becoming a department chair in higher education, discussing the challenges and rewards of leadership. She emphasizes the importance of treating leadership as a new area of research, the necessity of developing a leadership philosophy, and the role of AI in enhancing leadership skills. Dr. Schmitz provides valuable advice for new department chairs, including the significance of navigating relationships, handling conflict, and maintaining a focus on the rewarding aspects of leadership.Dr. Chris Jochum Contact Chris for training, coaching or speaking⁠⁠Get the Book-The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership⁠⁠X⁠LinkedIn⁠YouTubeDr. Anne SchmitzDr. Anne Schmitz is the Department Chair of Engineering and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She leads the department and is actively involved in research. Dr. Schmitz's expertise spans biomechanics, 3D printing, and computational modeling, with a focus on applications in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons.https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-schmitz-244234158/ https://www.uwstout.edu/directory/schmitzann https://www.radicalcandor.com/