Dr. Susan Murphy - Strategic Thinking

Dr. Susan Murphy is Chair of Leadership Development in the Business School at the University of Edinburgh. She was formerly Director of the School of Strategic Leadership Studies at James Madison University and Professor of Leadership Studies. She has published in Leadership Quarterly, Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Making, Journal of Vocational Behaviour, Journal of Business and Psychology, and the Journal of Applied Psychology. We explore leadership development across the lifespan - a concept with so many possibilities for practitioners and scholars alike.Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:Susan's Profile and Publications A Quote From This Episode"Typically, when you think of the strategic leader, you think of the C-suite or high-level regional managers. As organizations become more complex, people need to think about what will happen in their part of the organization five years, ten years down the road."Resources/Authors Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - The PassengersBook - Losing the SignalBook - Thinking Strategically Book - Data FeminismBook - Equality MachineBook - Think AgainBook - ReflectionBook - Consider: Harnessing the Power of Reflective Thinking In Your OrganizationResource - Every Single Cognitive Bias in One InfographicResource - SCAMPER MethodResource - Cognitive Bias Video -  Inattentional BlindnessResource - Conceptual Block/Gender Bias - RiddleAbout  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe 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.About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Plan now for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 12-15, 2023.