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Foundations for Empowerment

Dr. Janine Bower

Jul 8, 20253 min read

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connections in lightbulb form

From Research to Action: Transforming How Career Competencies Are Developed in the Student Learning Experience

Higher Education in Practice

Dr. Janine Bower

Jun 24, 20253 min read

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figures engaged in leadership and helping

The Role of Leadership in a Future-Ready Competency Framework

Thought Leadership & Trends

Dr. Janine Bower

Jun 5, 20253 min read

The Evolution from Goal Alignment to Strategic Empowerment in 7-HTL

The Evolution from Goal Alignment to Strategic Empowerment in 7-HTL

The Evolution from Goal Alignment to Strategic Empowerment in 7-HTL

Leadership Development & Org Change

Tim Bower

May 28, 20252 min read

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confident college professor

Thinking About Thinking: Why Metacognitive Strategies Matter for Student Success

Thought Leadership & Trends

Dr. Janine Bower

May 28, 20254 min read

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woman climbing wall

DYB Goals: Rethinking What Success Looks Like for Students

Higher Education in Practice

Dr. Janine Bower

May 27, 20253 min read

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Group of students gathered around a library table

Going Beyond the Gap: Helping Students Recognize and Articulate Career Readiness

Foundations for Empowerment

Dr. Janine Bower

Apr 28, 20253 min read

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students engaged in conversation with a caption on career readiness

Making Classroom-Career Connections Visible in the Social Sciences

Higher Education in Practice

Dr. Janine Bower

Apr 13, 20252 min read

Transformational Leadership: Building the Perfect Leadership Pie with 7-HTL™

Transformational Leadership: Building the Perfect Leadership Pie with 7-HTL™

Transformational Leadership: Building the Perfect Leadership Pie with 7-HTL™

Thought Leadership & Trends

Tim Bower

Nov 19, 20247 min read

How the 7-HTL Framework Tackles Burnout: Leading with Purpose and Practicality

How the 7-HTL Framework Tackles Burnout: Leading with Purpose and Practicality

How the 7-HTL Framework Tackles Burnout: Leading with Purpose and Practicality

Thought Leadership & Trends

Tim Bower

Nov 7, 20247 min read

Busting the "Switch" Mentality: the Fixed-Growth Mindset Continuum

Busting the "Switch" Mentality: the Fixed-Growth Mindset Continuum

Busting the "Switch" Mentality: the Fixed-Growth Mindset Continuum

Thought Leadership & Trends

B Optimal Team

Sep 6, 20243 min read

Ever Forward: the Evolution of the 7 Habits for Transformational Leadership Framework

Ever Forward: the Evolution of the 7 Habits for Transformational Leadership Framework

Ever Forward: the Evolution of the 7 Habits for Transformational Leadership Framework

Thought Leadership & Trends

Dr. Janine Bower

Jun 22, 20244 min read

Transitions, Trajectories, and Pathways: My Growth Journey Transformational Leader

Transitions, Trajectories, and Pathways: My Growth Journey Transformational Leader

Transitions, Trajectories, and Pathways: My Growth Journey Transformational Leader

Dr. Janine Bower

Jun 9, 20249 min read

From "Leadership Style" to "Essential Capacity": Rethinking the role of Transformational Leadership in work organizations.

From "Leadership Style" to "Essential Capacity": Rethinking the role of Transformational Leadership in work organizations.

From "Leadership Style" to "Essential Capacity": Rethinking the role of Transformational Leadership in work organizations.

Thought Leadership & Trends

Dr. Janine Bower

Jun 9, 202410 min read

Unveiling the Nexus: Performance Expectations, Pride, and Trust in the Workplace

Unveiling the Nexus: Performance Expectations, Pride, and Trust in the Workplace

Unveiling the Nexus: Performance Expectations, Pride, and Trust in the Workplace

Thought Leadership & Trends

Tim Bower

Feb 7, 202415 min read

The Challenge of Cultural Change: Large & Small-Change Initiatives

The Challenge of Cultural Change: Large & Small-Change Initiatives

The Challenge of Cultural Change: Large & Small-Change Initiatives

Thought Leadership & Trends

Tim Bower

Jan 4, 20247 min read

Growing the Organization's Leadership Capacity: Beyond "Leader Development"

Growing the Organization's Leadership Capacity: Beyond "Leader Development"

Growing the Organization's Leadership Capacity: Beyond "Leader Development"

Thought Leadership & Trends

B Optimal Team

Dec 5, 202313 min read

Addressing Burnout, Boosting Engagement: The Power of Organizational-Level Strategies

Addressing Burnout, Boosting Engagement: The Power of Organizational-Level Strategies

Addressing Burnout, Boosting Engagement: The Power of Organizational-Level Strategies

Thought Leadership & Trends

Tim Bower

Dec 4, 202310 min read

Elevate the Discourse: Beyond Oversimplified Narratives in the Transformation of Workplace Cultures

Elevate the Discourse: Beyond Oversimplified Narratives in the Transformation of Workplace Cultures

Elevate the Discourse: Beyond Oversimplified Narratives in the Transformation of Workplace Cultures

Tim Bower

Nov 27, 20235 min read

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