The Perkins Platform
In its 14th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.
The Perkins Platform
Latest Episodes
Embracing Yourself As An Imperfect Leader
In this episode, I sit down with Jim Brown, seasoned leadership coach, consultant, and author of The Imperfect CEO, for a candid conversation about what he has learned from years of working alongside executives and leadership te...
Supporting Smart and Capable Children
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Keys Adair, author of Smart and Capable: Supporting Children’s Agency in a Complex World, for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to genuinely believe in children’s capabil...
Leading Cognitively Diverse Teams
What happens when leaders build teams of people who think differently, but continue to lead everyone the same way? In this episode of The Perkins Platform, Dr. Brian Perkins sits down with Dr. Dan Flint to explore what it really takes ...
When Leadership Becomes a Moral Decision
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes of Union Theological Seminary for a thoughtful conversation about moral courage and what it means to lead when the choices before us are anything but simple. We explore the intersection o...
Stay True to You: Being Yourself Amidst Pressure to Lead Others
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin for a thought-provoking conversation inspired by her new book, Staying True to You. We explore the tension between authenticity and belonging and what happens when people feel...
