Podcasts & Media

I am energized by lively conversations with colleagues where dialogue blends research, practice, and reflection. Below are a few favorite podcast exchanges.

Student Affairs NOW: Join Stefaan Van Hooydonk, author of The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto, and Dr. Hilary L. Lichterman as they make a case for curiosity of a key capacity of leadership within and beyond higher education. This conversation covers everything from children's books to neuroscience. They discuss three key aspects of curiosity and three key pathways for practicing curiosity. 

Webinar for CUPA-HR Members: 

Co-presenters: Hilary L. Lichterman and JenJennifer Parker, HRM, SHRM-CP (Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness and Operations at the National Endowment for Financial Education)

Curiosity is one of the most underrated tools in human resources – and one of the most powerful. It’s not just about asking questions; it’s about understanding people, building trust and shaping the culture of your institution. Whether you lead a team or contribute as an individual, you have influence. In this webinar, we’ll explore how curiosity can unlock better communication, increase innovation, and help teams navigate complexity and change more effectively. You’ll leave with tangible tools and strategies to: Foster stronger, trust-based relationships within HR and across your institution; lead with curiosity through periods of organizational change; and embed curiosity into daily HR practices to support continuous learning and adaptability. No matter your institution’s size or structure, curiosity is something you can model and inspire in others. Let’s get curious about what’s possible for the future of work in higher education!

A similar session was delivered at the 2025 CUPA-HR Spring Conference. 

ACUHO-I Webinar "Learning as an Organization"

Co-presenters: Hilary L. Lichterman (Seattle University) and Heather Kropf, Ed.D (Willamette University), and both members of the ACUHO-I Organizational Learning Workgroup for the Future of the Profession project. 

Most people develop a plan for individual professional development and learning, but how about a plan for your department, division, or organization? Is there a formal process in place to understand the mission, goals, and priorities of the university to help drive learning? Does the work of your office or department align with these priorities? One of the Future of the Profession imperatives is Learning as an Organization. Join Drs. Hilary L. Lichterman and Heather Kropf to discuss their research on the topic and their role on the Future of the Profession work group. In this interactive session, we will examine the organizational assessment and how to develop a roadmap for organizational learning. 

Association for Talent Development (ADT):  Curiosity Unleashed: Transforming Learning with the Global Curiosity Institute 

Video Transcript

The Global Curiosity Institute’s purpose is to empower individuals, organizations, and society to unlock their full potential through a relentless pursuit of learning, discovery, and innovation. In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, two Global Curiosity Institute fellows, Stefaan van Hooydonk and Hilary Lichterman, unpack the concept of curiosity and its connection to learning. Discover what great companies do to create curious employees and culture. Uncover an assessment for measuring curiosity on individual, team, and organizational levels. And learn how to grow your own curiosity muscle for gains in your personal and professional endeavors.

Student Affairs NOW:  Dr. Heather Shea discusses the new book The Curricular Approach to Student Affairs with co-authors Drs. Kathleen G. Kerr, Keith E. Edwards, James Tweedy, Hilary L. Lichterman, and Amanda R. Knerr. This conversation explores the rationale behind the curricular approach, what it is , and how it can serve student affairs leaders and ultimately students as we navigate these unprecedented times.

Student Affairs NOW: These scholar-practitioners join us to discuss the lessons learned from their four different research studies on a curricular approach to learning beyond the classroom. They discuss lessons and generously share resources on organizational change, learning organizations, organizational culture, staff members seeing themselves as educators, and the impact on learners.

ResEdChat Podcast: In this episode of ResEdChat, we spend some time with Dr. Hilary L. Lichterman. In this episode, we discuss our mutual love of cheese, our experience at ACUHO-I's National Housing Training Institute (NHTI), and do a deeper dive into how the COVID-19  pandemic impacted residential curriculum in the moment as well as what it means for the future.

SEAHO: Becoming a Storytelling Superhero: Strategies for Communicating Our Value with Data

Hilary L. Lichterman (University of South Carolina); Tiffany Conde (University of South Carolina); Sherry Woosley (Skyfactor, a Macmillan Learning company)

Using data to show the value of our work and drive others to action can be difficult. This is more challenging in the era of COVID-19, where physical and virtual divides impede engagement and communication. Storytelling can be a tool to cross these divides and communicate the value of student affairs. This session will draw on classic storytelling theories, elements, and practices to provide a framework for strengthening how we tell our data stories.

SEAHO:  Moving from Motion Sickness to Momentum: Harmonizing an Essentialist Approach to Work and Life

Tiffany Conde (University of South Carolina-Columbia); Hilary L. Lichterman (University of South Carolina)

“If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will" (McKeown, 2014). Ambitious, ready, and caffeinated, today's new professional has the capacity and appetite to contribute at the highest levels in both their organization and personal life. The Essentialist Mindset is a useful framework for exploring one's decision-making, values, and aspirations. This mindset shift can help you uncover the most meaningful ways to make the highest contribution to things that matter in your work and life. Join us for a dialogue on how to infuse Essentialism into your professional and personal life.

Students in UNIV 401: GLD Experience Personal and Professional Growth 

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