Singin' In The Rain

In this special episode with Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University's current president, we explore what it takes to lead an organization successfully for over 20 years, the characteristics leaders need to have an impact in turbulent times, and the key ingredients in building relationships. Tune in as we discuss the timing of leadership and share a special announcement from the Office of Academic Affairs at CLU.   “There comes a special moment in everyone’s life, a moment for which that person was born.  That special opportunity, when he seizes it, will fulfill his mission –a mission for which he is uniquely qualified. In that moment, he finds greatness.  It is his finest hour.” -Winston Churchill

In this episode, Dr. David Carter sits down with United States Air Force Captain Brandon Blodgett (CLU graduating class of 2020) to discuss ethics, business, leadership, and globalization through a unique lens. According to Captain Blodgett, when we look deep enough, we find out that not everyone is benefiting from our flourishing economy. He discusses shareholder value theory and takes a look at some toxic examples of this theory in action as he unpacks his Capstone Action Project. We also revisit the classic exchange from a 1978 lecture series given by Milton Friedman, in which he was questioned by a student about free market principles and the Ford Pinto.

In this interview, we sat down with Reverend Dr. Jerry Campbell in front of a live studio audience where we discussed the inception of Claremont Lincoln University and how this "outlandish idea" became a reality. “It’s going to be a lot of work, but you have to ask yourself, what will make that work worth it?” – Dr. Jerry Campbell Dr. Jerry Campbell unpacks the purpose of the Claremont Core and how he, along with David Lincoln and others, believed that taking an innovative approach to offer education could potentially change how we could address global problems and issues. "One of the ways to change the world is by doing something different." – Dr. Jerry Campbell He also discussed how he believed in an institution that focuses on positive social change, mutual understanding, respect and collaboration between people. We hit on topics about the “Golden Rule”, why is it important, why should we all apply it to our lives, and how will it change the world.

CLU Live! interviews Country Music Artist, Halle Kearns in the CLU Live Studio. Halle Kearns is a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. At the age of six, Halle began putting on “shows” for her family and friends, singing along to her favorite country stars. In this episode of Singin in the Rain, Halle discusses how she started playing the guitar and singing country music. She takes us on a journey and describes how creating her unique sound of music has changed her life. "I just want people to feel moved by what I am singing. No matter how that comes out lyrically, music has helped me overcome so much in my life. That is why I am so crazy about it." — Halle Kearns