Welcome to the Leadership and Learning podcast with Dr. JBT, where we dive deep into the art of leadership for emerging and advancing leaders. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this podcast is your go-to resource. We'll explore real-world scenarios, actionable solutions, and expert advice, with insights drawn from Jamie's own experiences and interviews with seasoned leaders. If you're serious about growing as a leader, you've come to the right place.
Leadership & Learning w/Dr. JBT
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Welcome to the Leadership and Learning podcast with Dr. JBT, where we dive deep into the art of leadership for emerging and advancing leaders. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this podcast is your go-to resource. We'll explore real-world scenarios, actionable solutions, and expert advice, with insights drawn from Jamie's own experiences and interviews with seasoned leaders. If you're serious about growing as a leader, you've come to the right place.
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July 7, 2026
Episode 55: A Candle Loses Nothing By Lighting Another
<h3 data-section-id="lfmvf" data-start="442" data-end="461">Episode Summary</h3> <p data-start="463" data-end="549">Leadership isn't about keeping your light to yourself; it's about helping others shine.</p> <p data-start="551" data-end="639">In this solo episode, Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon explores the simple yet powerful quote:</p> <blockquote data-start="641" data-end="690"> <p data-start="643" data-end="690">"A candle loses nothing by lighting another."</p> </blockquote> <p data-start="692" data-end="1119">Using this metaphor as a foundation, she examines why recognition is one of the most overlooked and most impactful leadership practices. Drawing on the research of James Kouzes and Barry Posner in The Leadership Challenge, Dr. JBT discusses the practice of <strong data-start="951" data-end="976">Encouraging the Heart</strong> and explains why leaders who intentionally recognize others create more engaged teams, stronger cultures, and higher-performing organizations.</p> <p data-start="1121" data-end="1345">You'll discover the three common reasons leaders fail to recognize others, practical ways to build recognition into your leadership rhythm, and simple actions you can implement immediately to encourage and inspire your team.</p> <p data-start="1347" data-end="1526">Whether you lead a university, a department, a business, or simply influence those around you, this episode is a reminder that recognition costs nothing but can change everything.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1rem6bq" data-start="1528" data-end="1547">In This Episode</h3> <ul data-start="1549" data-end="2020"> <li data-section-id="wn2rut" data-start="1549" data-end="1619">Why leaders often overlook recognition despite valuing their people.</li> <li data-section-id="kyuhcf" data-start="1620" data-end="1669">The "candle mindset" versus a scarcity mindset.</li> <li data-section-id="13cqx9w" data-start="1670" data-end="1757">The leadership practice of <strong data-start="1699" data-end= "1724">Encouraging the Heart</strong> from The Leadership Challenge.</li> <li data-section-id="1wvicor" data-start="1758" data-end="1827">Why appreciation increases engagement, commitment, and performance.</li> <li data-section-id="tol24i" data-start="1828" data-end="1952"> Three practical leadership habits: <ul data-start="1867" data-end="1952"> <li data-section-id="110d4ko" data-start="1867" data-end="1890"> <strong data-start="1869" data-end="1890">High Five Fridays</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1ggz2v" data-start="1893" data-end="1917"> <strong data-start="1895" data-end="1917">Motivating Mondays</strong></li> <li data-section-id="13mqxmp" data-start="1920" data-end="1952"> <strong data-start="1922" data-end="1952">Personal Notes that Matter</strong></li> </ul> </li> <li data-section-id="1x5p2r1" data-start="1953" data-end="2020">How genuine recognition strengthens culture and fuels motivation.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="qt42zf" data-start="2349" data-end="2375"> Challenge for the Week</h3> <p data-start="2377" data-end="2418">✔ Start a <strong data-start= "2387" data-end="2407">High Five Friday</strong> tradition.</p> <p data-start="2420" data-end="2488">✔ Begin your next team meeting with a <strong data-start="2458" data-end="2479">Motivating Monday</strong> message.</p> <p data-start="2490" data-end="2583">✔ Write one handwritten note or thoughtful email recognizing someone's specific contribution.</p> <p data-start="2585" data-end="2594">Remember:</p> <blockquote data-start="2596" data-end="2645"> <p data-start="2598" data-end="2645"><strong data-start="2598" data-end="2645">A candle loses nothing by lighting another.</strong></p> </blockquote> <p data-start="2647" data-end="2669">Go light some candles.</p> <h2 data-section-id="11ubaf" data-start="2676" data-end="2698"> Resources Mentioned</h2> <p data-start="2700" data-end="2847">Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2023). The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (7th ed.). Jossey-Bass.</p> <hr data-start="2849" data-end="2852" /> <h2 data-section-id="1yauam5" data-start="2854" data-end="2877"> Connect with Dr. JBT</h2> <p data-start="2879" data-end="3015">If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another leader who is committed to helping others grow.</p> <p data-start="3017" data-end="3159">Follow along for more conversations on leadership, organizational culture, higher education, and developing leaders who make a lasting impact.</p>
June 20, 2026
Episode 54: The Leaders Who Raised Us - A Father's Day Tribute
<h4 dir="ltr">Episode Summary</h4> <p dir="ltr">In this special Father's Day episode, Dr. JBT is joined by her husband, Dr. Paul Turgeon, for one of the most personal conversations ever recorded on the Leadership and Learning Podcast. Together, they pay tribute to their fathers — both of whom have passed away — and reflect on the leadership lessons passed down through presence, example, and the way two men lived their lives. This one is for the dads who shaped us. And for everyone still carrying their lessons forward.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">Key Leadership Takeaways</h4> <p dir="ltr">1. Leadership is caught, not just taught.<br /> Some of the most powerful leadership lessons were absorbed at the dinner table, on long drives, and in the quiet way someone you love handled something hard without complaining.</p> <p dir="ltr">2. Presence is its own kind of leadership.<br /> Our fathers' generation didn't talk about leadership; they lived it. Through consistency, integrity, and showing up the same way every day, regardless of who was watching. That kind of leadership never goes out of style.</p> <p dir="ltr">3. The complicated parts shape us too.<br /> Great leaders aren't built only by the highlights. The things we had to unlearn, the gaps we had to fill, the moments that were hard, those are part of the formation too. Owning that honestly is itself a leadership act.</p> <p dir="ltr">4. What you carry forward is the tribute.<br /> The greatest honor we can give the people who shaped us is carrying their best into how we lead, how we treat people, and how we show up every single day.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <h4 dir="ltr">A Moment to Reflect</h4> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What did your father — or a father figure in your life — teach you about leadership without ever using that word?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Is there something you do as a leader today that is unmistakably them?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What would you want to say to them if you could?</p> </li> </ul> <h4 dir="ltr">This Week's Action Step</h4> <p dir="ltr">If your father or the person who stood in for that role is still here, call him. Tell him what he gave you. Don't wait for the right moment. This is the right moment.</p> <p dir="ltr">And if he's gone, carry it forward. Live it out. That's the tribute that never ends.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is dedicated to our fathers. Thank you for everything you poured into us; we're still learning from you.</p> <p dir="ltr">Happy Father's Day from Leadership and Learning with Dr. JBT and Dr. Paul Turgeon.</p> <p dir="ltr">Touched by this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear it. And subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast.</p> <p> </p>
June 19, 2026
Episode 53: Build the Windmill
<p dir="ltr">"When the wind is strong, some people seek shelter. Others build windmills."</p> <p dir="ltr">That one proverb is the foundation of this episode. Dr. JBT unpacks what it means to face adversity as a leader. And how the most resilient, innovative leaders don't just endure the hard seasons, they find a way to use them. This episode is for every leader navigating uncertainty, pressure, or disruption right now and wondering what to do next.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">Key Takeaways</h4> <p dir="ltr">1. The wind is real — honor it.<br /> Great leadership doesn't skip past the hard part. The question was never whether the wind would blow. It will. The question is what you do when it does.</p> <p dir="ltr">2. Shelter-seeking becomes dangerous when it's permanent.<br /> There are moments to pull back and protect your people. But when caution becomes a default posture, when leaders wait for perfect conditions before they move, they don't just stand still. They fall behind. And their teams learn to do the same.</p> <p dir="ltr">3. Windmill builders ask a different question.<br /> While others ask, "How do I get through this?" windmill builders ask, "What does this make possible?" Same wind. Completely different response. That shift in question changes everything.</p> <p dir="ltr">4. Innovation comes from constraint, not comfort.<br /> Some of the most transformative leadership moments in history came directly out of the most difficult seasons. The wind didn't change. The response did.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">The Three Windmill Practices</h4> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Reframe the question. Shift from "how do I get through this?" to "what does this wind make possible that wasn't possible before?"</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Lead the narrative. Name the challenge honestly and pair it with a forward-facing message. "Here's what's hard. And here's what we're going to build." Both sentences matter.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Move before you're ready. Windmills don't get built by leaders who wait for the wind to stop. Make one move. Not the whole windmill, just one brick.</p> </li> </ol> <h4 dir="ltr">This Week's Action Steps</h4> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Name the wind in your world right now. Clearly and honestly. Let your team see that you see it.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ask the windmill question: what does this make possible? Write it down and see what comes up.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Make one move. One decision. One step forward that says, 'We are not hiding. We are building.'</p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">Found this episode useful? Share it with a leader in your world who needs to hear it right now. And subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast.</p>
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