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Magic in the Room #104: A conversation with Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief of the Osage Nation

June 2, 2022
In this special episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Chris had the opportunity to sit down with the Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. Chief Standing Bear is in his second term as the Osage Nation Principal Chief, having previously practiced law, where he focused on federal Indian law. In this episode, Chris, Luke, and Chief Standing Bear discuss the history of the Osage Nation, current political events, and the upcoming Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon.

Due to the length of this conversation, we have divided the episode into three parts, which are all available now:
  • Episode 104 Part 1: Traumatic history of the Osage Nation with guest Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
  • Episode 104 Part 2: Leading the Osage Nation with guest Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
  • Episode 104 Part 3: Looking to the future of the Osage Nation with guest Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
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Magic in the Room #188: Activating Shared Values at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation with Guests Kelley Francen and April Carter

By Sarah Whitfield • December 16, 2024
In today’s episode of Magic in the Room, Chris and Luke sit down with Kelley Francen and April Carter to discuss leadership development at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Kelley and April developed a unique program that integrates the traditional cultural teachings of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation into leadership development. The goal of this program was to make sure that the values of the community are activated by the leaders. Even if you do not work in a Tribal setting, there are valuable lessons in this episode about you can develop leaders who live the organizations values.

Magic in the Room #187: Wrapping Up Lead a Team

November 7, 2024
Today we wrap up season five of Magic in the Room! This season has focused on the skills that people need when leading a team. The good news is that these skills can be learned, if we are intentional. In this episode, Hannah, Chris, and Luke share their biggest takeaway from the season, and share some advice for every leader. 
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