The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown

Individualization & Authenticity - Interview with Dr. Allison Duke

Dr. Donita Brown Season 7 Episode 1

This episode's interview is with Dr. Allison Duke, Dean of the College of Business at Lipscomb University.

Dr. Duke shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:

  • Recognizing and leveraging each person’s unique strengths
  • Helping employees discover what they love and aligning roles to fit those strengths
  • Building trust through consistent, meaningful one-on-one conversations
  • Learning from a variety of leadership styles rather than following a single model
  • Staying authentic and leading in a way that aligns with your own personality and values

She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

  • How do your values impact your management philosophy?
  • Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
  • What book has made the biggest impact on you?