The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership presents The Leader Lounge: Master your niche, Lead the way!
The Leader Lounge podcast is for the curious and empowered leader, seasoned or novice, who is committed to being their best self and connect with other like-minded individuals as they strategically lead people, manage processes identify solutions and have fun. Our mission is in line with the Master of Science in Management program that allows students to combine unique technical specializations and learn management and leadership skills to propel them in their careers. The podcast currently interviews students, professors and industry leaders involved with the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership, College of Business Graduate Programs and OHIO University. The audience is current and prospective students and our goal is to build belonging and relationships between one another, alumni, faculty.
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The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership presents The Leader Lounge: Master your niche, Lead the way!
Exploring Entrepreneurship and Teaching: An Insightful Conversation with Professor Benedict
In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Professor Benedict joins as a guest. He discusses his background, starting from growing up in Cincinnati to attending Ohio University and working in Chicago. After facing both success and challenges as an entrepreneur, he transitioned into teaching at OU and became the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. Professor Benedict emphasizes the importance of skills like perseverance, effective communication, and assembling the right team in entrepreneurship, along with finding product-market fit and connecting with customers emotionally.
The conversation also touches on the format of the courses he teaches, including collaboration with the MSM program and the diverse mix of students from various programs. Professor Benedict highlights the value of external perspectives and constructive feedback in evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities. Overall, the episode provides insights into Professor Benedict's background, his entrepreneurial journey, and his teaching approach, emphasizing key skills and the importance of understanding customer needs.
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OnBrand Podcast Studios produced this episode. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Alex Winnenberg, Producer Nick Winnenberg, and Marketing Specialist Cori Stokes.
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