EP#28 | The Relationship Between Leadership and Advocacy to Advance Change

My favorite definition of leadership comes from David Notgrass. He says, "Transformational leaders are those who encourage creativity, recognize accomplishments, build trust and inspire a collective vision. They are role models for the beliefs and values they want to see others adopt and they believe that their audience is able to rise to the occasion."  Today I’m delighted to introduce you to the leader who comes to mind when I think of what it means to be transformational - Dr. Kevin Lohenry. From integrating digital technologies to advancing diversity and equity initiatives, Dr. Lohenry has been at the forefront of leading innovation in higher education. Dr. Lohenry currently serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Student Affairs and Director for the Division of Physician Assistant Studies at the Keck School of Medicine of USC In this episode we discuss: The history and evolution of the Physician Assistant profession The relationship between leadership and advocacy and how the PA Program at USC prepares students for taking on this role How to advance diversity and equity initiatives The role of digital technologies to keep higher education relevant The importance of leading with empathy and how that can lead to the development of strong teams Strategies and practices for being a transformational leader How to stay optimistic during uncertainty and navigate change What Dr. Lohenry is thinking about for the next five years To connect with Kevin you can follow him on LinkedIn and on Twitter.