Creating Leaders Of Character!

Dava Flowers and Chief Bob Vásquez share their thoughts on how to create leaders of character based on their very diverse experience and knowledge.

Episodes

Can We Be TOO Nice?!

This episode is focused on discussing whether it's possible to be "too nice." Ms Dava and Chief explore the concept of self-transcendence in giving. Ms Dava shares personal examples of generous acts, including helping a coworker by buying a car...

July 16, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 20 • 27:33

When You're Gone....

The episode focuses on discussing laissez-faire leadership styles and leadership effectiveness. Chief and Ms Dava share their perspectives on what constitutes true leadership versus management, with Chief explaining that leadership is a noun re...

July 02, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 19 • 29:50

What Would YOU Do?!

Chief poses a question to Ms Dava: What would you do if you spotted one of your workers sitting under a tree doing nothing? Throughout the discussion, Chief emphasizes the importance of practicing "empathic curiosity" rather than assuming negat...

June 18, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 18 • 30:05

WDEP

Chief and Ms Dava discuss Ms Dava's use of WDEP (Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) therapy, a counseling approach developed by William Glasser, in her work with autistic children. Ms Dava shares a specific example of how using the WDEP approa...

June 11, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 17 • 25:10