Dr. Cynthia Cherrey and Dr. Jim Dennis - The Greatest Gift

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott Allen

Dr. Cynthia Cherrey is President and CEO of the International Leadership Association (ILA), a global community committed to increasing quality research, teaching, and leadership practices contributing to the world's common good. As president of a multi-sector and global professional association, she promotes rigor and relevance of leadership at the intersection of theory and practice. Previously, Cynthia was Lecturer in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and Vice President for Campus Life at Princeton University. She speaks to non-profit and for-profit organizations worldwide and writes in leadership, organizational development, and higher education. Cynthia’s interests and research explore new ways to live, work, and lead in a knowledge-driven, interdependent, global culture.
Dr. Jim Dennis served as president of McKendree University for more than 25 years. Under his leadership the former chairmain of the board said the following of his leadership while at the University - “The accomplishments achieved as a result of Jim Dennis’ leadership have been nothing short of miraculous...Upon his arrival in 1994, he sought to breathe new life and vitality into this institution—and he has done so by every measure. The McKendree University community has been transformed by a more diverse faculty and student body, state-of-the-art facilities, a rich curriculum and presence in the arts, a focus on service, and graduating young men and women who are successful in every field and walk of life.” He also spent 27 years at the University of Southern California and is the co-founder of Cousins Camp (perhaps one of his greatest achievements).

Quote From This Episode

• "There's nothing much better than having grandkids, having them nearby, interacting with them, and being a very small part of their lives. And they don't know, but they're a very big part of our lives...the sheer joy that one gets from interacting with five little kids who are starting on their journey of life and watching them develop and grow."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: The Boys in the Boat by Brown
• Book: How Democracies Die by Levitsky and Ziblatt
• Website: David Brooks

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.

About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll University

• Boler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler’s tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.

About Scott J. Allen

• Website
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My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.