The LAPUx Podcast

S2 // EP 01 // Resilient Leaders in a VUCA World Series // What is a VUCA World and Why is Resilient Leadership Important?

This episode is the first of our 2022 season, and also the beginning of a new series on resilient leadership in a VUCA world. In this episode, Callista Dawson interviews LAPU President, Dr. John Reynolds. Tune in to hear their discussion about resilient leadership, what is a VUCA world, and why this is an important topic for 2022.Visit x.lapu.edu to see our catalog of self-paced, asynchronous professional development courses.
We also offer many free resources at xnews.lapu.edu.

S1 // EP 22 // Year In Review

In this episode, Rhonelee Soria sits down with Efren Renon, Grace Lim, and Kenna Miller to reflect and share their passion projects and goals from 2021. Join us in 2022 as we resolve to continue developing professionally in the year to come. We at LAPUx are here to help you become a better version of yourself. Check out x.lapu.edu to start planning your professional development resolutions for 2022.
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S1 // EP 21 // The Hope of Christmas

In this episode, Callista Dawson is joined by Reg Codrington, LAPU Chaplain. Listen in as they discuss the hope of Christmas as found in the names prophesied about Jesus Christ by the prophet Isaiah. 
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S1 // EP 20 // Hope Through Professional Development

As Christmas draws near, we are reflecting on the meaning of hope and the role hope plays in the life of a student. In this episode, Senior Instructional Media Designer Callista Dawson interviews the LAPU Faith, Life & Learning Committee including Assistant Dean Craig Brewer, Associate Professor Dr. Brant Himes, Senior Instructional Designer Alexandria Mills, and Senior Student Success Coaches Andrew Lindstrom and Carrie Akemann. Listen in as they share their thoughts and personal stories of hope.
Topics discussed in this episode: 
Sharing our Career story and how professional development gave us hope
Hope is spiritually connected to learning
Our LAPU mission statement: "Christ-centered learning community that creates new hope for the future"
What do we do when we hit a wall professionally?
Resources mentioned in this episode: 
Check out our course catalog at x.lapu.edu to see if you can find new hope through learning in the new year!
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S1 // EP 19 // Women in Leadership

In this episode, Alexandria Mills sits down with Hilda Hovsepian and Lindsey Gonzales to discuss their experiences as women in leadership. Hear about their personal journeys to becoming leaders, and the strategies they recommend to cultivate leadership within organizations.
Visit x.lapu.edu to check out our courses on leadership and Employee Relations and Engagement. 
 
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S1 // EP 18 // What Are We Thankful For?

What are the LAPUx hosts thankful for? As we near the holiday season, Senior Instructional Designer Alex Mills reflects on thankfulness with some of your favorite past hosts of LAPUx Lessons. In this episode, George Hanshaw, the Director of eLearning Operations at Los Angeles Pacific University, Meghan Burns Professional Development Program Facilitator at Los Angeles Pacific University Extension, Callista Dawson Senior Instructional Media Designer at Los Angeles, and Kenna Miller, Instructional Designer at Los Angeles Pacific University talk about what they are thankful for during this season.
Listen to what courses the hosts recommend and why they are thankful for the courses and their opportunities to develop them. Join in on the gratitude and thankfulness. 
Topics discussed in this episode: 
What are the hosts thankful for specifically about LAPUx and the LAPUx Lesson podcasts? 
What are the experiences we are providing through LAPUx? 
What opportunities has LAPUx created for learning?
What courses are the LAPUx hosts thankful for and recommend you check out?
You can also visit x.lapu.edu to view our current course catalog filled with professional development opportunities.
The courses mentioned in this episode include: 
Building Grit
Mastering the Basics: SEO Optimization
Conflict Resolution
Leading Virtual Teams
Entrepreneurial Mindset
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S1 // EP 17 // Self Care & Learning

Just in time for the stressful Holiday season!
In this episode, Dr. George Hanshaw interviews Dr. Shannon Hunt on the topic of Self Care as it applies to learners. Tune in to learn what self-care actually is and how we can approach self-care from a biblical perspective. Join Shannon as she guides us through a simple way to assess how we are doing in each area, and learn strategies for how to approach your own self-care holistically.
You can also visit x.lapu.edu to view our current course catalog filled with professional development opportunities.
 
This is what learning feels like!
 

S1 // EP 16 // Adult Learning, the LAPU Way

In this episode, Rhonelee Soria interviews Trelisa Glazatov and Kenna Miller on the subject of Adult Learning. Listen in as they discuss the framework that we use here at LAPU and how adult learners are different from k-12 learners. Visit x.lapu.edu to see the variety of courses that we offer for adult professionals. You can also follow us on our social channels to see more content and stay connected with us.
 
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S1 // EP 15 // Leadership Lessons From The Military

In this episode, George Hanshaw interviews Robert Carter on the subject of leadership lessons learned from serving in the U.S. Military. Listen in as they discuss the importance of empathy, humility, and patience!Visit x.lapu.edu to learn more about our leadership-focused certificate courses. You can also follow us on our social channels to see more content and stay connected with us.
 
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S1 // EP 14 // Course Creation | Behind the Scenes: Entrepreneurial Mindset

In this episode, Meghan Burns interviews Rhonelee Soria and Efren Renon to go behind the scenes of creating the Entrepreneurial Mindset Course. Hear about their struggles and successes as Instructional Media Designers building a course that is human-centered and innovative. 
Visit x.lapu.edu to enroll in the Entrepreneurial Mindset badge course!
 
This is what learning feels like!