No One Has More Magic Than You with Dion Wade

In episode 7, I lecture on chapter 5 of the 9th edition of Peter
G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the
segment, I provide an overview of Hersey and Blanchard's
Situational Leadership Model, discuss details about the
connection between a leader's style and the follower's
developmental level, and why it's essential that leaders engage
in conversations with their team members.


In the Living Leadership Interview segment, I discuss leadership
philosophy and principles with Dion Wade. Dion is a Trinity
alumnus and is currently the Director of Financial Planning and
Analysis at Seattle University. After leaving Trinity he
completed a Master's degree at the University of Central Florida
and then was a recreational sports professional at Stetson
University, the University of Texas at Austin, the Clark Center
in Cooperstown, NY, and Seattle University. 


Dion discusses how his experience as a football player, a first
generation college student, working at a pharmacy, and being a
father have all shaped his leadership philosophy. He has a deep
passion for higher education and helping students become what
THEY want and need to be. Dion knows that with great power comes
great responsibility and he focuses on leadership as a never
ending journey. I love how he describes seeing the potential in
others and how he leans into his follower's strengths, builds
relationships, and helps others grow. And his discussion about
how great leaders focus on equity, not equality is important for
us all to hear. 


Let me know your reactions to my chat with Dion. Reach out on
Twitter (errr X) or LinkedIn and let's keep the conversation
going.