On Leadership with Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
“On Leadership” from Troy University and Troy Public Radio is hosted by TROY Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., the longest serving CEO of a public university in America and a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Each episode features Dr. Hawkins’ commentary on strategies for leadership success and the vital role leaders play in shaping communities and organizations.
Episodes
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
Effective leaders know how to lead themselves--they take care of themselves so they can give their best to themselves and to their team. This week, Dr. Hawkins discusses the importance of self-discipline and taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually to be a more effective leader.
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
There is a crucial link between effective leadership and a positive attitude. Those who excel in their jobs start each day with a good attitude. But leaders have a different challenge. It’s not enough for them to maintain a positive attitude, they must also communicate that positivity to their people every day.
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Networking has taken on somewhat of a negative connotation in recent years and is often characterized as opportunistic and shallow. In truth, life is all about relationships, and successful leaders develop a strong network of peers and colleagues.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
A key principle of leadership is acting the part-- leaders should be friendly and approachable, but they should always “stay on the leadership platform” by maintaining a command presence. In this episode, Dr. Hawkins discusses the importance of maintaining a leadership identity and mindset.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Failure to delegate undermines the leader’s effectiveness because staff members go underutilized, and the leader’s time is spent doing a job that team members should do. In this episode, Dr. Hawkins shares how leaders can help their team members spread their professional wings and fly and prepare them for success.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, was well known for his commitment to values and integrity in his business practices. In this episode, Dr. Hawkins looks at the Iife of Mr. Cathy and shares five ways leaders can develop ethics and integrity.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
From its founding in 1887 as a training college for teachers, to its current role as a global institution, leadership has been a part of Troy University’s culture from the beginning. In this episode, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. looks at how TROY trains the next generation of leaders around the world, and the one characteristic that all successful leaders share—a willingness to take responsibility.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
From Booker T. Washington to John Lewis, Alabama has been the home of many African American leaders who have made lasting contributions to this state and nation.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
The only constant in life is change, and organizations that fail to adapt to changing times will fail. In this episode, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. looks at how leaders can help teams embrace change and thrive.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Leaders inspire others to persevere, even when faced with challenges. This week, Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. looks at how leaders can develop perseverance in others and inspire teams to finish tasks and accomplish more.