with Glen Kreiner
Professor Glen Kreiner, the L.S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Business Ethics at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, is our guest this week on the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast.
Glen shares with us the concept of leadership identity and its profound impact on organizations and the association community alike. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s strengths and how they manifest in leadership to foster genuine connections. The conversation further delves into mental health awareness, highlighting the need to reduce stigma and normalize discussions around mental well-being. Additionally, Glen discusses practical strategies for leaders to cultivate a supportive environment where mental health is prioritized, illustrating how self-awareness can enhance an association’s culture. Alongside our recent podcast guest, Seth Kahan, Glen is part of the leadership team for Stop Stigma Together, a nationwide initiative aimed at ending the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
At the University of Utah, Glen teaches an MBA course on Leadership and Management and conducts PhD seminars on qualitative research methods and scholarly writing. He also teaches courses such as “Leadership and Identity,” “Team Facilitation,” and “Team Process and Performance.” Additionally, he conducts Executive Education workshops and classes focused on authentic leadership, mindfulness, mental health at work, and much more.