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Episodes from DBA Chronicles
Episode 062: Distracted but Driven with Dr. Jennifer Adelhardt
What if some of the traits commonly framed as deficits could also help drive creativity, opportunity recognition and entrepreneurial action?In this episode of DBA Chronicles, Dr. Kelly Burich and Dr. Valrie Grant welcome newly minted DBA, entrepreneur and researcher Dr. Jennifer Adelhardt for an…
Episode 061: The Actor, the Audience, and the Business of Belonging with Dr. Conwell Worthington III
What can Broadway teach us about leadership, organizational culture, innovation, and inclusion?In this episode of DBA Chronicles, hosts Dr. Kelly Burich and Dr. Valrie Grant welcome Dr. Conwell Worthington III—Broadway Stage Manager , Educator, and newly minted DBA, for a fascinating conversation…
Episode 060: Sustaining the People Who Do the Work with Dr. Jeff Frey
What happens when the people dedicated to helping others begin to burn out themselves?In this episode of DBA Chronicles, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Frey, entrepreneur, healthcare executive, educator, researcher, and author, to explore one of the most pressing leadership challenges of our time:…
Episode 059: Bridging Lean Thinking, Leadership, and the DBA with Stacy Falconer
Most organizations don't suffer from a lack of smart people.They suffer from too many handoffs, too many silos, too much duplication, and too many processes that nobody has stopped to question.In this episode of DBA Chronicles, hosts Dr. Kelly Burich andDr. Valrie Grant sat down with DBA candidate…
Episode 058: Mental Health, Trust & Leadership: Moving Beyond Performative with Dr. Steve Winkle
What does it really take to build a psychologically safe workplace; one where people feel supported, not judged?In this episode of DBA Chronicles, we welcome back Dr. Steve Winkle, HR executive, leadership strategist, and mental health advocate, for a timely conversation during Mental Health…
Episode 057: The Pracademic Mindset with Dr. Larry Clay Jr.
What if building better systems starts with becoming better humans?In this powerful episode of DBA Chronicles, we sit down with Dr. Larry Clay Jr.—a design scientist, professor, and thought leader working at the intersection of innovation ecosystems, sustainability, and quantum thinking.From a…
Episode 056: Mental Health, Research, and the Courage to Be Seen at Work with Dr. Steve Winkel
In this episode of DBA Chronicles, we welcome Dr. Steve Winkel, Vice President of Talent and Engagement at Constant Contact, seasoned HR executive, and mental health advocate.With nearly two decades of experience in talent strategy and organizational development, Steve brings a rare and powerful…
Episode 055: Global Doctoral Leadership: The GEM DBA, Multicultural Networks & The Practitioner-Scholar Journey
What does it take to build a globally recognized DBA programthat stands the test of time?In this truly international episode of DBA Chronicles, we welcome the full leadership team from GEM Alpine Business School, one of Europe’s most established and globally respected DBA programs. With over 35…
Episode 054: From Practice to Scholarship: Doing Timely, High-Impact Research Through the DBA with Kimberly Bright
Kimberly Bright is a Doctor of Business Administration candidate at the University of Rhode Island and a seasoned leader whose career spans public service, higher education leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change. Her work sits at the intersection of practice, policy, and…
Episode 053: Reinventing Purpose: Energy Transition, Academic Rigor & the Freedom to Learn with Dr. Helen Croskell
Dr. Helen Croskell is a seasoned global energy executiveturned scholar-practitioner. She is a 2024 graduate of the University of Rhode Island’s Doctor of BusinessAdministration program, recipient of the inaugural Dean’s Excellence Award. Her research bridges economics, policy, and sustainable…
Episode 052: Leadership with Heart: Insights from Disney with Dr. Katie Gottsch
With over 15 years at Disney, Dr. Katie Gottsch shares howher practitioner background shaped her DBA journey at Rollins College and how she transformed real-world organizational challenges into meaningful research.Her dissertation explored how customer feedback influences employees’ ability to…
Episode 051: Launching a New DBA Program & Rethinking Innovation Education with Dr. Sebastian Fixson
With decades of experience spanning engineering, innovation research, and academic leadership, Dr. Sebastian Fixson shares what inspired him to launch Babson College’s first-everDoctor of Business Administration (DBA) program and why the DBA is uniquely positioned to bridge the long-standing gap…