{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lead the People","title":"#114: Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Dr. David Goodman's First 100 Days as Dean of Woods College of Advancing Studies","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/24cf2fe0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1917,"description":"David Goodman is Dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies and Executive Director of the Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics at Boston College. He also serves on the faculty of three departments: Formative Education, Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology, and Philosophy. Dr. Goodman currently serves as the Series Editor for the Psychology and the Other Book Series with Routledge. He has authored and edited over a dozen books. Co-authored with Matthew Clemente, Dr. Goodman currently has a book under contract with Oxford University Press titled Technology and Its Discontents (forthcoming). Dr. Goodman is also a licensed clinical psychologist and has a private practice in Boston, MA.\nTop 3 Takeaways\n\nRest up. Taking intentional breaks between roles can be crucial for leadership transitions. Dr. Goodman took a full month off before starting as Dean to create mental space and prepare for the new position.\nPut people first. Building relationships and trust should precede organizational change initiatives. Dr. Goodman prioritized connecting with staff and students through informal conversations and structured listening tours before implementing major changes.\nStrike a balance. The most effective innovation balances speed with inclusivity and collaboration. While quick decision-making with a small team may seem efficient, involving the broader organization often creates better buy-in and more sustainable change.\n\nFrom Our Sponsor\nThe Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o852s7Ljq2fxvNhM2wAX6FEYs5tcnEvuQ7Pb0h1_KDE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODhm/YzA1ZTg2MDllZThi/OTE2ZWQ4YmEyNWI0/MWRlMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}