Can everyone really lead? What does that look like?

The Kansas Leadership Center recently published a national best-seller called When Everyone Leads. This book inspires us, but how do people actually put these ideas into practice?
Join co-hosts Chris Green and Brianna Griffin in conversation with special guests for season one of When Everyone Leads: The Podcast! This season explores what is possible when people exercise leadership on topics such as immigration, civic culture, polarization and more!
Starting March 9, tune in every other week for rich conversations about what is possible when everyone leads!
Listen to When Everyone Leads: The Podcast

S1:E1 Episode 1 – Immigration with Claudia Yaujar-Amaro
What would happen if everyone led on immigration?
An immigrant and business owner outlines a world in which we listen more closely to one another’s stories.

S1:E2 Episode 2 – Civic Culture with Eric Liu
What would happen if everyone led on improving the civic culture?
In this episode, Eric Liu outlines a world in which more people are invited and engaged in civic life starting at the local level.
Eric Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University, which works to build a culture of powerful and responsible citizenship in the United States. He also directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program. He is the author of several acclaimed books.
He has been selected as an Ashoka Fellow and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is featured on the PBS documentary American Creed and is a frequent contributor to The Atlantic. Liu served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and as the President’s deputy domestic policy adviser. He was later appointed by President Obama to serve on the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service. He and his family live in Seattle.
Behind the scenes of KLC’s first-ever podcast
Special thanks to the podcast team
- Neha Batawala, Program Technology Associate
- Maren Berblinger, Journal Engagement Manager
- Chris Green, Executive Editor of The Journal
- Brianna Griffin, Program Associate
- Julian Montes, Creative Services Manager
Looking for other ways to connect with the ideas from When Everyone Leads?
- Follow the podcast on Instagram @WhenEveryoneLeads
- Order your copy of the national best-seller
- Read The Journal story that will accompany each podcast episode
- Register for a new one-day program based on the ideas from the book
Remember, leadership starts with you. Onward!