Conversations in Leadership
Each semester Bush School students have the opportunity to meet prominent public service leaders during informal, luncheon conversations sessions. The Bush School's Conversations in Leadership series is a monthly (normally three times a semester) opportunity for Bush School students to discuss various aspects of leadership with visiting leaders from the university, public and nonprofit agencies. These sessions are organized by Bush School students in coordination with the Leadership Program staff.
Upcoming Conversations in Leadership
"A Conversation in Leadership with the Junction Boys"
September 24, 2009
5:00 PM, Allen 1110
Jack Pardee, Marvin Tate, and Dennis Goehring, three of the original "Junction Boys" will share a unique perspective on leadership, highlighting their experience during Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's legendary training camp in 1954. Coach Bryant put 115 players through the most grueling practices ever imagined. Only 35 survived the entire 10 days, but they braved the intense Texas heat and passion of their coach, and turned a floundering team into one of the nation's best.
Past speakers have included:
- Mary Kate Carey, former presidential speechwriter and George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Advisory Board Member
- J. R. Starch, former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and defense company CEO
- James Clapper, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence
- Jim and Meredith Olson, Bush School faculty, "Our Life in the CIA"
- Mayor Ben White, College Station, "A Career in Local Government and Non-Profits"
- Ms. Erika Prochaska & Lorelei St. James, Government Accountability Office (GAO), "My First Six Months at GAO: What It's Really Like"
- General Hornburg, U.S. Air Force (Retired), "Ethics in Leadership"
- Dr. Tito Guerrero, Vice President of Diversity, Texas A&M University "Managing Change"
- Dr. Deborah Kerr, Bush School Faculty, "Ethical Leadership, Performance Management, & My Career in Public Service"
