In this special episode with Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University's current president, we explore what it takes to lead an organization successfully for over 20 years, the characteristics leaders need to have an impact in turbulent times, and the key ingredients in building relationships. Tune in as we discuss the timing of leadership and share a special announcement from the Office of Academic Affairs at CLU.   “There comes a special moment in everyone’s life, a moment for which that person was born.  That special opportunity, when he seizes it, will fulfill his mission –a mission for which he is uniquely qualified. In that moment, he finds greatness.  It is his finest hour.” -Winston Churchill

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The Right Time, The Right Call: Exploring Leadership with Dr. Jerry Farley

In this episode, Dr. David Carter sits down with United States Air Force Captain Brandon Blodgett (CLU graduating class of 2020) to discuss ethics, business, leadership, and globalization through a unique lens. According to Captain Blodgett, when we look deep enough, we find out that not everyone is benefiting from our flourishing economy. He discusses shareholder value theory and takes a look at some toxic examples of this theory in action as he unpacks his Capstone Action Project. We also revisit the classic exchange from a 1978 lecture series given by Milton Friedman, in which he was questioned by a student about free market principles and the Ford Pinto.

Ethical Heroism: With Great Profit Comes Great Responsibility

In this interview, we sat down with Reverend Dr. Jerry Campbell in front of a live studio audience where we discussed the inception of Claremont Lincoln University and how this "outlandish idea" became a reality. “It’s going to be a lot of work, but you have to ask yourself, what will make that work worth it?” – Dr. Jerry Campbell Dr. Jerry Campbell unpacks the purpose of the Claremont Core and how he, along with David Lincoln and others, believed that taking an innovative approach to offer education could potentially change how we could address global problems and issues. "One of the ways to change the world is by doing something different." – Dr. Jerry Campbell He also discussed how he believed in an institution that focuses on positive social change, mutual understanding, respect and collaboration between people. We hit on topics about the “Golden Rule”, why is it important, why should we all apply it to our lives, and how will it change the world.

Willing to Interfere: The CLU Story

CLU Live! interviews Country Music Artist, Halle Kearns in the CLU Live Studio. Halle Kearns is a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. At the age of six, Halle began putting on “shows” for her family and friends, singing along to her favorite country stars. In this episode of Singin in the Rain, Halle discusses how she started playing the guitar and singing country music. She takes us on a journey and describes how creating her unique sound of music has changed her life. "I just want people to feel moved by what I am singing. No matter how that comes out lyrically, music has helped me overcome so much in my life. That is why I am so crazy about it." — Halle Kearns

And Then What? Finding Community in Country Music

In this episode, we dodged traffic (literally) and discussed new ideas with Nick Gardner, co-founder and executive director at Watershed Collaborative, a non-profit social enterprise innovating to improve teaching effectiveness. Nick and his team at Watershed are determined to increase access to training in evidence-based, learner-centered pedagogy for K12 teachers. However, they have also partnered with their first university … Claremont Lincoln! Tune in as we explore how Watershed is expanding to empower teachers of all kinds to use a NEW and highly INNOVATIVE platform to both access and deliver instructional content and experiences more effectively.  

Create Something New

In this episode, we dive into a “rich” discussion with D.C. Nosakhere Thomas, Ph.D. Dr. Thomas is a dynamic, articulate, and engaging higher education administrator and professor who stopped by the studio to discuss new models for social change that he is spearheading in Los Angeles, California.  

'Tis The Season “For Change”

To be or not to be, THANKFUL: An interview with Nelli Nichole “I found myself getting pulled over at a light…” –Nelli Nichole There is no single reason that prompts us into action or pushes us toward positive social change. There are myriad forces—fortunate events, many times beyond our control, which shake us from our comfort zones and drive us forward to a new beginning. For Nelli Nichole, it was being pulled over by the police, an incident that created turmoil for a brief moment—but then led to being thankful. Nelli is a music artist focused on positive social change. We originally interviewed Nelli in 2017 and discovered her inspiration came from, as she stated, “feeling like I didn’t have a voice when I was younger.” But she certainly has a voice now—a powerful one. What kind of music does she sing? All kinds. As she told me during the interview, “I want to create my own genre; I don’t want to be put into a specific box. I want to be able to reach any and every kind of demographic.” She is accomplishing that feat through powerful songs, through speaking life to people who find themselves in difficult situations—incarceration, poverty, heartache—for a new beginning. The following podcast with Nelli suggests that change can be examined from basic beginnings or factors that cause individuals to move in a prescribed direction of change. Nelli not only has a strong passion for speaking with a clarion voice through music, but she is utilizing her artistic talents to show us how we can all influence change by finding our “inner” artist. Positive social change does not just happen. It often requires a series of fortunate events to break our silence and mobilize us into action. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once observed, “History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.” A few points to consider as you listen: • How self-expression can lead to empowerment. • How her song “Jailbird” created momentum for change and inspired hope. • How inspirational music has long-since been a catalyst for positive social change. Nuggets of gold from the interview: “You are not your situation.” “If you’ve got a dream and you’ve got a drive, you can do it!” “Tune out all of the negativity.” “You are loved. You are beautiful.” 

To be or not to be, THANKFUL: An interview with Nelli Nichole

“I asked myself a very simple question: ‘Am I happy?’” –Yanik Silver Successful entrepreneurship requires vision. And where there is no vision, the people—and the profits—soon perish. Vision encapsulates a core ideology, it maps out an envisioned future, and it helps to generate meaningful outcomes. In this episode of Singin’ in the Rain, we spoke with someone with a tremendous vision: Yanik Silver, the entrepreneur who has redefined “traditional business” by intersecting profits with impact. Yanik is the founder of the private, invitation-only global network of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders aptly titled the Maverick1000. As Yanik stated, “We wanted to change the way business was played” and the idea was that “A 1000 suns can light another 1000 suns.” According to Yanik, making profits is not enough. We must seek meaning. We must seek impact. But how, as entrepreneurs, do we balance that? Yanik has a few answers… Tune into this episode with guest host Lynne Garcia, as we explore successful tips from Yanik for entrepreneurs seeking to have a real impact in the world. Nuggets of gold in this episode: How can we align “unlikely partners” to solve tough issues? Why should we remove “give back” from our vocabulary? Do you need to have entrepreneurship in your blood? You’ve heard that there is no overnight success. Is that true? From Yanik: “The old way was to make your money and give back. The new way is to embed it into everything that you do…” “The deepest reflection of who you are is how you serve.” “Entrepreneurs work when others play so that we can play when others work.” “The best thing you can do is go out and go sell something.”

Deep Impact: Doing Well By Doing Good

Welcome back to Singin’ in the Rain. In part two of this episode with Anne-Michelle Ellis we continue our discussion about human trafficking. Last week, Ms. Ellis detailed the heartbreaking narrative that unfolds as victims enter into the life of human trafficking. This week, we will further examine the definition of human trafficking and the various typologies of exploitation that persist in the world today. Ms. Ellis will discuss what we can do to fight against human trafficking, what is currently being done to combat the global economic forces behind human trafficking, and how to respond more effectively to these crimes. In this episode we explore: What tactics do traffickers use to keep their victims in the life? What are the vulnerabilities a trafficker would use to get someone to do something they don't want to do? How and why are these effective? What is the extent of human trafficking? What is being done to address human trafficking? What did the legislation California Proposition 35 actually do in California? How does investing in the life of a child help protect them again traffickers? What are the practical ways to spot human trafficking and report it? Tune in as we discuss the magnitude and scope of the human trafficking problem as well as its causes. Although human trafficking will not be resolved with a podcast, your earnest support to stem the tide of smuggling and trafficking is greatly appreciated by Claremont Lincoln University. Take a listen. Share if you care. And… don’t forget about our certificate:

What can YOU do? Examining Human Trafficking Part II

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. What is human trafficking? How does it occur? Why should you care? More importantly, what can YOU do about it? On this episode of Singin’ In The Rain we talked with Anne-Michelle Ellis, Coordinator for the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) in the County of San Bernardino. Ms. Ellis oversees a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide services to commercially sexually exploited children and their families while also raising public awareness about ending human trafficking. Each year, there are approximately 600,000 to 800,000 victims trafficked across international borders throughout the world. The U.S. government estimates that between 14,500 and 17,500 of those victims are trafficked into the United States (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2017). Millions more are subject to American inter-state trafficking... Shocked? Outraged? Want to do something about it? Tune into this episode as we explore: What is human trafficking? What is the extent of human trafficking? How does human trafficking occur in modern society? What is currently being done to address human trafficking? How can I create change regarding the issue of human trafficking? If your desire is to create positive social change, then tackling the issue of human trafficking through education is yet another step you can take to improving the society around you. Share if you care. Explore our certificate on anti-trafficking: https://bit.ly/2I9mzkD

Anti-Human Trafficking - Anne-Michelle Ellis

Our conversation with multi-talented, country darling of peace and love -- IMAJ on the mindful and positive intentions she's making with her music, as well as the social constructs her work and image have broken away from.

Beyond Stereotypes - IMAJ

For the launch of our new CLU Live! podcast, we are thrilled to share our conversation with artist and visionary, Alex Cook, whose works of art — specifically the “You Are Loved” mural project, aim to uplift individuals, communities and society.   A native of Southern California, Cook currently resides in Boston, MA.  Since 1997, he has created 110 murals across the nation and abroad — 46 of which are a part of the “You Are Loved” project.  From schools, faith communities, homeless shelters to correctional facilities, you will see the words: “You Are Loved” and other words of affirmation boldly proclaimed. "My sense of the 'You Are Loved' message is that it's unequivocally true about every single being.  I don’t want [it] to be limited to schools, churches, or even public spaces.  I want this message, the purest, most innocent, most powerful message to go to the places where it is least understood, or least felt and where people are most in need.  And sometimes that’s the place where it could be most powerful in affecting change in someone’s thinking, someone’s feeling about their life,” Cook explains. In this episode, we discuss the significance of positive thinking and conversation, its necessary place in our world today, and the power of art as a vibrant invitation to engage and inspire others.

You Are Loved - Alex Cook

In this CLU Live! podcast series, we’ll take a look at changemakers who are “singin’ in the rain” despite difficult times—artists, innovators, and educators who are brightening the horizons, pushing past negativity with persistent positivity. Singin' in the Rain, we hope, will challenge your thinking, downsize pessimism, and, of course, inspire you to sing and dance in your own way—despite the rain.

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