Leaders Who Learn

In this episode of The Leaders Who Learn Podcast, hosts Dr. Lynn Priddy and Dr. Joanna Bauer talk with the former Executive Director for the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).  Robert talks about police and community relations - what strains those relations and what makes them stronger.  He discusses how police officer training works and how the curriculum is updated to reflect current events.  

Robert Stresak retired as the Executive Director for the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). He was responsible for the oversight of 39 POST Certified academies that delivered the state-mandated training standards for new police officers, the development of secured testing procedures and protocols, background investigation standards, in-service training programs, the development and delivery of learning technologies, maintaining effective liaison with State Legislative members, ensuring the timely development of legislatively mandated law enforcement training programs, ensuring the compliance of POST standards with approximately 600 law enforcement agencies within the State of California, and maintaining an effective dialogue among Chiefs, Sheriffs, labor and managerial and academic interests statewide.

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The CEO & President of Logitech, Bracken Darrell, joins us on this monumental episode of Leaders Who Learn.  Logitech's market cap is valued at around 14B+ and Bracken Darrell's leadership literally has a Global impact.  Logitech provides products and services to over 300 countries across the world.  In this episode, Bracken talks about what matters most as a leader today, why being transparent about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts will be a barometer for future success, and how he is inspired by 'creators'.  This is a can't miss episode!

Bracken P. Darrell serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director of the Company. Prior to joining Logitech, Mr. Darrell served as President of Whirlpool EMEA and Executive Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation, a home appliance manufacturer and marketing company, from January 2009 to March 2012. Previously, Mr. Darrell had been Senior Vice President, Operations of Whirlpool EMEA from May 2008 to January 2009. From 2002 to May 2008, Mr. Darrell was with the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), a consumer brand company, most recently as the President of its Braun GmbH subsidiary. Prior to rejoining P&G in 2002, Mr. Darrell served in various executive and managerial positions with General Electric Company from 1997 to 2002, with P&G from 1991 to 1997, and with PepsiCo Inc. from 1987 to 1989. Mr. Darrell holds a BA degree from Hendrix College and an MBA from Harvard University.

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The issues that really matter - listen to our hosts interview Deputy Chief of Police, Trevor Womack, of the Stockton, CA PD.  Trevor discusses the Department of Justice / Peace Officer funded study on Community Trust & Justice that Stockton was able to participate in.  The study focuses on procedural justice, racial reconciliation framework, and implicit bias to increase community trust.

Trevor is the second-in-command and responsible for two-thirds of the department's staff and budget, including the field operations division, special operations division, and investigations division - along with more than 30 specialty programs such as air support, canine, crisis intervention team, and the SWAT team.

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In this continuation of the Sustainability Now! episode of Leaders Who Learn, Dr. Lynn Priddy and Bill Massey have a one on one diving deep into the energy use of buildings.  Can a building be carbon neutral?  What's the definition of a zero net energy building?  Bill talks about how data outlines the long-term economic and operational impacts of getting to zero net energy.  There may be a premium upfront, but in 10-15 years, there is a long-term financial benefit over time.

Bill is an architectural principal and leader in Sasaki’s sports practice. He specializes in athletic and recreation planning and design projects with a particular focus on higher education. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of exceptional projects in the higher education sector.

Leaders Who Learn is produced by Claremont Lincoln University.

In this continuation of the Sustainability Now! episode of Leaders Who Learn, Dr. Joanna Bauer and Tamar Warburg have a one on one diving deep into management in sustainability and where individuals are needed in the field.  Sustainability is the protection of our future, and Tamar Warburg is a great source of information - don't miss this episdoe.

Tamar Warburg, Director of Sustainability & Resilience at Sasaki. Tamar works with Sasaki teams to develop sustainability and resilience goals appropriate for each project and access critical resources to reach those goals. She enjoys collaborating to integrate sustainability considerations throughout the design process, from preliminary programming through construction management practices.

Leaders Who Learn is produced by Claremont Lincoln University.

In this continuation of the Sustainability Now! episode of Leaders Who Learn, Dr. Joanna Bauer and Tamar Warburg have a one on one diving deep into management in sustainability and where individuals are needed in the field.  Sustainability is the protection of our future, and Tamar Warburg is a great source of information - don't miss this episdoe.

Tamar Warburg, Director of Sustainability & Resilience at Sasaki. Tamar works with Sasaki teams to develop sustainability and resilience goals appropriate for each project and access critical resources to reach those goals. She enjoys collaborating to integrate sustainability considerations throughout the design process, from preliminary programming through construction management practices.

Leaders Who Learn is produced by Claremont Lincoln University.

In this episode of the President Series of the Leaders Who Learn Podcast, we welcome Balakrishnan Narayanan, CEO, and President of Carollo Engineers.  Carollo is the largest firm in the United States dedicated solely to water-related engineering--it's all they do.

Since 1933, this single-minded focus has allowed Carollo Engineers to make some unique commitments to both clients and staff. It has opened the door to the very best talent in the water industry, innovative water solutions, unparalleled client service, and above all, a collaborative and collegial working environment that makes them great company to work with, and for.

This episode is hosted by CLU President Tony Digiovanni, and includes special guest host George "Mac" McCarthy, CEO & President of The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

In this episode of the Leaders Who Learn Podcast, produced by Claremont Lincoln University, the hosts talk with Romel Pascual, the Executive Director with CicLAvia.  Romel discusses the depth and breadth of CicLAvia, which opens the streets across Los Angeles, working to turn them into public parks for people to play, learn, and connect.  Hear Romel talks about how being on a bike can rearrange your perspectives of time and distance and make you appreciate your environment in a much more robust way.  Being on a bike is an equitable and inclusive experience, and experiencing that joy is a human right!

Romel has been a key figure at CicLAvia from the start. As Deputy Mayor for Energy and Environment during the administration of former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, his leadership at the city helped the organization and the event gain traction within the city in CicLAvia’s fledgling years. Romel successfully merged the mayor’s vision and CicLAvia’s mission to help create what is now a city institution that transforms communities throughout the region.

In this episode of the Leaders Who Learn podcast, host Tony Digiovanni (President of Claremont Lincoln University) talks with the CEO of the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, Rev. Mark Fowler.  Tony and Mark talk about the great work of Tanenbaum, which exists to promote justice and build respect for religious difference by transforming individuals and institutions to reduce prejudice, hatred, and violence - develop respect for differences.

Rev. Mark Fowler oversees all of Tanenbaum’s program areas and works with operations, fund development, and communications. As CEO, Mark is responsible for program development, project management, design and implementation of all Tanenbaum training, and the expansion of Tanenbaum programs nationally and internationally.  

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In this short episode that continues a focus on sustainability, guest Phil Valko and our hosts dig deeper into the necessity of sustainability leaders and how they are defining the industries around them.  Also discussed is the necessity of environmental sustainability, creating generational wealth to improve society, and the need for influential leaders to spearhead collaboration. Phil Valko, Associate Vice Chancellor for Sustainability at Washington University in St. Louis. Phil works with an extensive group of faculty, staff, and students to advance operational sustainability for WashU and to foster the next generation of sustainability/climate leaders. Phil also leads and participates in a number of national and regional partnerships to accelerate climate action and sustainable practice, including serving as the program chair for the Midwest Climate Summit, serving on the University Climate Change Coalition Steering Committee, and co-chairing a St. Louis regional energy & emissions working group. In addition, Phil teaches an interdisciplinary community-engaged course on renewable energy and de-carbonizing the electric grid and regularly guest lectures on a range of topics. Thank you for listening and check out the graduate degrees at www.claremontlincoln.edu