Dr. David Day - Developing Leaders and Leadership

Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen

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Dr. David V. Day holds appointments as Professor of Psychological Science and Leadership and serves as the Academic Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College in California (USA). He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and book chapters, many pertaining to the core topics of leadership and leadership development and is the author of the recent book titled “Developing Leaders and Leadership: Principles, Practices, and Processes.” David received the 2024 Eminent Scholar Award from the Network of Leadership Scholars at the Academy of Management and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association.
Quotes From Developing Leaders and Leadership

• "Just because an activity is fun or enjoyable does not mean it is developmental. It perpetuates the predominant mindset that leadership development is a like a pass to an amusement park. You go on a bunch of rides, maybe play some games, have a laugh or two, and write it off as your developmental investment in leadership for the year."
• "Attending a few workshops or programs spread out over time is not going to do much in terms of developing expert-level leadership. There needs to be
  an ongoing commitment to practicing one’s leadership to get the time
  and amount of deliberate practice to become that expert leader."
• "The lack of evidence to support the effectiveness of leadership development in for-profit organizations and corporations is unsettling, to say the least."
• "Sending a changed person back into an unchanged system tends to be an exercise in futility. A systems perspective incorporates environmental influence into the design and delivery of leader development interventions."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• David Day on Google Scholar
• Book: Developing Leaders and Leadership: Principles, Practices, and Processes by Day
• Assessment: International Personality Item Pool (IPIP)
• Book: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
• Book: The Power Broker by Robert Caro
• Network - Criterion Channel

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!

About Scott J. Allen

• Website
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My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Chapter

1. Foundational Principles of Leader Development (00:00:00)

2. Incremental Growth Through Consistent Habits (00:12:10)

3. Personalized Development Through Competency Models (00:15:39)

4. Exploring Personality Assessments for Development (00:31:10)