When it comes to leadership theory, practice and implementation: the Taylor Leadership Institute at the University of North Florida is leading the way in Northeast Florida -- and throughout higher education programs nationwide.
And now we're excited to share the lessons from our partners throughout the worlds of Sport, Business, and Hospitality through the "UNF Leadership Podcast."
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Established in 2010, "TLI" was formerly known as the Institute for Values, Community & Leadership. R. Bruce Taylor, III, Ph. D., the former chairman of the UNF Board of Trustees, shared a vision with Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, former Vice President of UNF International and Student Affairs, to develop a leadership resource center for the UNF campus community.
Now known as the Taylor Leadership Institute, the Institute provides students, faculty, and the wider UNF community the opportunity to advance in leadership education, development and training, by offering high-impact programs that support students’ retention, persistence, and graduation.
Welcome back to the UNF Leadership Podcast! After a quick summer break, we’re excited to return to weekly conversations with some of our favorite leaders. Today’s guest is a special one: my teammate, motivational speaker and longtime college and high school basketball coach, Anthony Bonelli. Anthony and I first met at the Bruce Beck & Ian Eagle Sportscasting Camp in 2010. Since then, he’s gone on to coach and consult basketball at Drew University, Rutgers University, and several boy...
4 Jun 2026
EPISODE 5: Jamy Bechler
Welcome back to the UNF Leadership Podcast! Before we take a quick summer break: this week’s guest is longtime coach and athletic director-turned-search consultant and executive business trainer, Jamy Bechler. Jamy has coached men’s and women’s basketball at the high school, NAIA, Division III, and Division I level. In 2016, he transitioned into full-time leadership training and motivational speaking. He’s authored more than half-a-dozen books and is the host of the popular “Success is ...
28 May 2026
EPISODE 4: Captain Rick Hoffman
Welcome back to the UNF Leadership Podcast. This week, we’re excited to bring you our first in-person conversation of our summer season and one of our favorite guest lecturers at the University of North Florida: Captain Rick Hoffman. Stationed at Naval Station Mayport, Captain Rick commanded the USS De Wert and USS Hue City. Upon retirement, he founded Orion Solutions, a defense contracting firm, and became even more involved in our Northeast Florida community – including serving on the...
6 May 2026
EPISODE 3: Joshua Medcalf
After a brief hiatus, the UNF Leadership Podcast is back for a summer series of conversations with some of our favorite leaders. Episode 3 features renown author and sports psychologist, Joshua Medcalf. After playing college soccer at Vanderbilt and Duke University, Medcalf embarked on a fascinating journey, ranging from serving as the sports psychologist for national champion UCLA Women’s Basketball to living and working in a homeless shelter while his former classmates sought degrees...
28 Apr 2026
EPISODE 2: Jon Gordon
Welcome back! After a brief hiatus, the UNF Leadership Podcast is back for a summer series of conversations with some of our favorite leaders. Kicking us off is longtime friend of the Taylor Leadership Institute, Jon Gordon. If you’re listening to this podcast, there’s a good chance you’ve read one of Jon’s 30-plus books – from “The Energy Bus” to “The 7 Commitments of a Great Team” to his newest and upcoming book, “The Power of Positive Habits.” If you haven’t read them, we encourage you ...
15 Dec 2025
EPISODE 1: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and TLI Mentorship Podcast
In the debut episode of the "UNF Leadership Podcast," we hear from some of the voices of leadership in our Northeast Florida community: the Leaders at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Students enrolled in The TLI Ritz-Carlton Mentoring Program were tasked with interviewing their assigned manager-mentor. Conversations ranged from the mentor's journey to leading at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island; the impact of The TLI Ritz-Carlton Mentoring Program on mentors and mentees; and what "leadership...
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