Leadership as a Process, Hope as a Practice

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Today, we have the pleasure to dive into a profound conversation with Dr. Keith Edwards.

As a transformational leader, Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in simplifying complexity in the realms of leadership, learning, and equity.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of addressing systemic issues, the balance between individual and societal change, and the power of claiming our own stories as a form of leadership.
About our guest:
Keith E. Edwards, PhD helps transformational leaders make the complex uncomplicated for leadership, learning, and equity. Over the past 25 years, Keith has spoken and consulted at more than 300 colleges and universities, presented more than 200 programs at national conferences, and written more than 25 articles or book chapters on sexual violence prevention, men’s identity, and social justice education. His research, writing, and speaking have received national awards and recognition. His scholarship has been featured in many publications and is incorporated into the diversity and leadership training programs at companies including Price Waterhouse Cooper and Microsoft. His TEDx Talk on preventing sexual violence has been viewed around the world.

References from the episode:
We referenced identity development models. There are many out there and they vary based on whether they are about racial identity, LGBTQ+ identity, and so on. Here’s a well-known one on racial identity; also know there are others you can research and explore.

• Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity, Keith E. Edwards
• Critical Hope: How to Grapple with Complexity, Lead with Purpose, and Culticate Transformative Social Change, Kari Grain
• Critical Hope: How to Grapple with Complexity, Lead with Purpose, and Cultivate Transformative Social Change, Kari Grain
• Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others, Shane J. Lopez
• Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds, Adrienne Maree Brown
• How to Survive the End of the World: Learning from the Apocalypse with Grace, Rigor, and Curiosity podcast, Adrienne Maree Brown and Autumn Brown
  

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