In this special episode, guest hosts Debra Lane and Ann Marie Luce, two educators and researchers with extensive backgrounds in leadership development and organizational studies, discuss their new book, Building Inclusive Leadership Beyond the Gender Binary, which seeks to help build the broader understanding of the complexities surrounding gender and leadership that is necessary to foster insights for organizations seeking a more inclusive and equitable leadership landscape.

The book works from the premise that the gender binary presents a paradox for organization leaders and raises the question of how to forge new paths and confront gender-based stereotypes. The authors observe that many leaders outside of the gender binary remain absent from critical research and leadership studies.

They also observe that societal expectations and stereotypes influence the journeys of all gender identities across professions and that challenging beliefs about leadership may allow organizations to break through the gender binary and embrace gender-fluid leadership styles.

Written during a time when our world feels increasingly divided, this book brings together different voices and experiences to help restore authentic leadership. It's not just about theory - it's about solutions that work in organizations.

Chapters covered in this discussion include:

"Leadership 'Qualities' and Gendered Social Cues: An Intersex Perspective" by Seri Robinson

"Sharing Power Willingly" by Jack Harris and Rocco Capraro

"The Individual Within the System" by Lydia Loizides

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Note: There is a third author of the book, Jenna Konyak Terrel, who is not present for this discussion.

About your host's:

Debra Lane, is a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience leading schools in the U.S. and abroad. She has taught from pre-K to graduate-level courses and directed talent development and equity initiatives in numerous school settings and systems.

With advanced degrees from Baylor, Virginia Tech, George Mason, and U.Va., her research on bullying prevention has guided schools and government agencies. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. Lane is dedicated to leadership development, curriculum innovation, and inclusive education worldwide.

Ann Marie Luce, is a globally experienced educational leader who recently joined Citibank as vice president in Enterprise Risk Management Training programs. Her two decades in international education include work as associate director of the Centennial Center at Hobart and William Smith College, where she shaped leadership and entrepreneurship programs for students. With a doctorate from Gonzaga University focused on cultural intelligence and women's leadership, Dr. Luce champions global competence, diversity, and inclusion through humanistic leadership and systems thinking.

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The authors see the book as not just another academic text but as a practical guide for creating change in how people think about and practice leadership. By sharing stories and solutions, they hope to help organizations move from talking about inclusion to making it happen.

Join Upstart Crow for an engaging discussion about how leadership is changing, and learn practical ways to create more inclusive workplaces where everyone thrives.

You can purchase a copy of the book or single chapters at: Building Inclusive Leadership Beyond the Gender Binary

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Constance Sayers has published three novels (A Witch in Time, The Ladies of the Secret Circus and The Star and the Strange Moon) in four years. All are books that appeared in seven languages and have sold more than 200,000 copies.

Reflecting on those works, she discusses what it was like:

• to write that many novels so quickly
• how she wove into the first book the craft techniques that made readers enthusiastic for the second and third
• how she wants to manage production of the fourth
• plus her ideas for the next phase of her creative life, as well as how she is deliberately laying plans to achieve her goals

In the course of the discussion, she also reveals the source for her recurring demon character, Althacazur.

Hosted by William Miller

Connect with Constance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constancesayers/

Be sure to visit her website: https://constancesayers.com/

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This episode hosted by Jennifer Disano, features Paula J. Johnson.

Paula is a distinguished curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, whose work has brought iconic stories of American culture to life. Most notably, Paula played a key role in preserving the legacy of culinary legend Julia Child. In 2001, she was part of the team that collected Julia Child’s home kitchen and later developed the celebrated exhibition Bon Appétit! Julia Child’s Kitchen at the Smithsonian, which captivated audiences from 2002 to 2012.

Paula shares behind-the-scenes stories about curating Julia’s kitchen—a treasure trove of culinary history—and how this exhibit became a landmark celebration of food’s role in American culture. We also explore her broader work, including co-curating FOOD: Transforming the American Table, 1950–2000, and her passion for connecting people to history through objects and storytelling.

Don’t miss this fascinating discussion about Julia Child’s enduring impact, the art of curation, and Paula’s remarkable career in preserving American history.

#JuliaChild #SmithsonianStories #AmericanFoodHistory

Pick up a copy of Paula's book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Julia-Childs-Kitchen-Design-Stories/dp/141977008X

Visit Julia Child's Kitchen at The Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

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