Guest: Dr. Mike Lickers and Dr. Toby Newstead
- 29 September 2026
Dr. Mike Lickers, Kanien’kehá:ka educator from Six Nations of the Grand River, and Dr. Toby Newstead of the University of Tasmania discuss Indigenous wisdom in leadership development including a governance model where clan mothers select chiefs, mentor them, and can remove them just as readily.
Host Scott J. Allen
Scott J. Allen, Ph.D., is an award-winning educator passionate about working with people at all levels and across industries. He spent more than 20 years as a professor of management, and his areas of expertise include leadership, leader development, the future of work, and executive communication. He is the founder and Principal at S & J Allen, LLC and formerly the Robert M. Ginn Institute Professor for Leadership & Social Responsibility at John Carroll University.
Scott has published more than 60 book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He is the co-author of The Little Book of Leadership Development: 50 Ways to Bring Out the Leader in Every Employee; Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students; Captovation: Online Presentations by Design; and the textbook Discovering Leadership: Designing Your Success (2023).
Scott frequently serves as a keynote speaker. In addition, he consults, facilitates workshops, and leads retreats across industries. Learn more about Scott at https://www.scottjallen.net/
About Phronesis
Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders offers a smart, fast-paced discussion on all things leadership. Scott and his expert guests cover timely, relevant topics and incorporate practical tips designed to help you make a difference in how you lead and live. Phronesis is the official podcast of the International Leadership Association.
