with Dr. Tom Bateman
- 16 January 2022
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Being proactive means much more than just starting a task sooner rather than later; it means thinking about the future and acting strategically to change current trajectories to avoid future problems and create better futures. Dr. Tom Bateman joins Scott in this episode.
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“Your behavior is proactive when you choose it yourself rather than comply with external demands; you execute strategically more than mindlessly; you are future-focused rather than anchored in the present or past; and your intention is to change something for the better, thus to create a better future.”
About Dr. Tom Bateman
Dr. Tom Bateman is a professor emeritus with the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce. Tom’s academic field is organizational behavior, including topics like leadership, motivation, decision making, job stress, and teamwork. Tom was the founder and long-time director of UVA’s multi-disciplinary leadership minor open to students of all majors. Tom’s career-long research interests center around proactive behavior (including leadership) by employees at all levels. He has been writing about psychology and leadership in the domain of climate change and sustainability. Now semi-retired and living in Maine, Tom still gives talks, revises his management textbooks, and writes for Psychology Today, Greenbiz, and The Conversation.
Host Scott J. Allen
Scott J. Allen, Ph.D., is the Standard Products—Dr. James S. Reid Chair in Management at John Carroll University. He is an associate professor and teaches courses in leadership, management skills, and executive communication. He is also a communications coach, consultant, author, podcast host, and entrepreneur. For almost two decades, he’s worked with clients to improve their leadership and communication skills. Learn more about Scott here.
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.
