“Destroy awe for Authority…”
I used to deliver the opening lecture of a core course to our honours students. I thought it worthwhile to present some ideas on the role of tertiary education. I … Continue reading
May 3, 2014 · Leave a comment
Six ways to better “followership” in academia
After my last blog entry espousing the benefits of “followership” in academia, a few people asked me to explain what followership actually entails. So, here are 6 things you might … Continue reading
August 19, 2013 · Leave a comment
Do academics need Followership Training?
How many academics does it take to change a light bulb? As many as you like, but they will do everything they can to resist the change. Many academics I … Continue reading
August 15, 2013 · 2 Comments
Dear Academia: Are we thought followers or thought leaders?
Academics exist in a little bubble. This is good. More than that, I’d say our bubble-ness is a vital property of what makes the Academy[1] valuable to society at large. … Continue reading
January 31, 2013 · 2 Comments
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