Leading Owls Podcast
The Leading Owls podcast, brought to you by Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders, showcases Rice student, faculty and staff leaders along with leader development professionals and coaches. Each week, we bring you inspiring stories and practical tips from successful student leaders across the Rice campus. Learn about student leadership at Rice University, get tips from current leaders that will help you on your journey, and discover how you can make a real impact on your campus and community. You will hear from presidents, club leaders, social entrepreneurs, and other changemakers on what it takes to be a student leader. Don't miss out on unlocking your full potential as a student leader. Subscribe to the Leading Owls Podcast today for your weekly dose of motivation and leadership insights. New episodes drop every Tuesday!
Leading Owls Podcast
The New Science of Momentum: Sparking Motivation and Momentum Through Leadership with Dr. Bernie Banks
On this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bernie Banks, Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, and co-author of the new book The New Science of Momentum: How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark.
If you are interested in increased motivation and momentum in your life, this episode is a must listen. Bernie unpacks what momentum really means for leaders and teams—how to spark it, sustain it, and rebuild it when progress stalls. Drawing on stories from his military and academic career, as well as insights from his new book, he reveals how momentum can change the trajectory of individuals, organizations, and even entire communities.
Whether you’re a student leader at Rice, just starting your leadership journey, or a seasoned professional, this episode will give you a fresh perspective for building momentum in your own life and work.
The Leading Owls Podcast is hosted and produced by the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Edited by: Blake C. Hollaway
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