The Leadership Combine

An Interview with Dr. David Doerfert

Dr. David Doerfert has been a faculty member at TTU for over 23 years. He has seen the growth of the agricultural communications discipline and the department as a whole. TLC got to chat with him about his path, his legacy, and the future of the ag industry and higher education. If you've interacted with Dr. Doerfert over the years, this special episode commemorates his lasting impression on so many.

The Post-COVID Classroom: A Student & Instructor Dialogue using Adaptive Leadership

College courses are riddled with challenges in attendance, focus, and building student/instructor relationships. Morgan Johnson, a 2023 agricultural leadership graduate from TTU, and Dr. Jason Headrick discuss this challenge from the perspective of adaptive leadership. Not only does the episode teach you about this leadership style, but it also puts it into practical application from an instructor and a student perspective. Lots to learn and give your own feedback on in this BONUS episode!

Group or Team? What's it All Mean?

This episode discusses the differences in a group and a team and gives some insight into how these are used across the agriculture and natural resources industry. Advice and tips to help you make the most of your team experience follow!

May I Give You Some Feedback?

Feedback is an integral part of personal and team growth. This episode will define feedback and provide some tips and tricks for how to understand giving and receiving feedback. The guests bring in some personal examples and it's a great conversation to help you think about feedback in the agriculture workplace- or any location.

Season Three Preview!

Learn all about what to expect in Season Three of The Leadership Combine! Great workplace information, new information on projects and research, and leadership profiles for some individuals who are connected to the TTU Ag Leadership discipline.