On this episode of Deans Counsel, Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Gerry Sanders, Dean of UNLV's Lee Business School. In perhaps our most riveting discussion to date, Gerry walks us through his experience during an active shooter incident targeting Lee, and the confusing aftermath.

In addition to feeling firsthand the myriad emotions that arise during and in the wake of this all-too-common, uniquely American occurrence, Gerry received a crash course in university-level crisis communications -- a complicated experience full of hard-earned lessons to say the least.

You'll come away from this episode with some fascinating and instructive insights, including:

•some basic protocols to have in place in the event that the unthinkable comes to your campus
•addressing the need (and prioritizing the response) for information coming from multiple sources (campus, media, personal)
•the cultural shifts that take place following a traumatic event
•managing the communication conflicts between campus and the public

Learn more about Gerry Sanders: https://www.unlv.edu/people/gerry-sanders

Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.com

Thanks for listening.

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James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)

David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)

Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry

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66: Gerry Sanders (UNLV) on Crisis Communications in an Active Shooter Situation

Marriage is hard. That’s the unvarnished truth. But it can also be incredible—deep, rewarding, and wildly fulfilling. But here’s the catch: most couples don’t realize that the key to a strong marriage isn’t just in what you do, but how&nbsp;you do it. And that “how” has to come with the best of intentions. Too often, what drives interactions between partners isn’t goodwill but defense. It’s a silent scoreboard where each quietly aims to win or at least not lose. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .    You hold back, you guard your words, you strike first in the battle of “who’s right,” all because losing feels like the end of the world. But let me be clear—this mindset never wins in a marriage, no matter how “right” you think you are. Instead, it chips away at trust and love, leaving wounds too deep to heal quickly. So, how does one shift from the battlefield mentality to intentional, sincere partnership? It starts with using your words and actions with the best possible intentions.&nbsp; The K.I.S.S. ~ Bring intention back into your marriage!   That doesn’t mean being naive or pretending everything is perfect. It means the following:  Choosing love over ego Connection over winning Growth over blame  Here are three things any partner can do to bring intention back into marriage:   Speak to Connect, Not to Correct We all want to be heard. But the instant we start framing our words as accusations or demands, the other partner goes on the defensive. Instead, lead conversations from a place of curiosity and care. Ask questions, listen more than you talk, and assume the best in your partner—even when it’s hard. Your goal isn’t to score a point; it’s to deepen understanding.   Act with Awareness and Empathy Intentions show up in actions just as much as words. Before responding, reacting, or making decisions, pause. Ask yourself: What does my partner need right now? How can I make this moment better, not worse?&nbsp;Small gestures—offering help, holding space, saying “I see you”—can rewrite the story of your day and your relationship when done thoughtfully. But be careful not to do it out of spite. That's when the ego shows up!   Choose Solutions Over Defensiveness When conflict arises, don’t let pride or the need to be “right” steer your actions. Instead, team up to find answers. Remember, you’re in this together, not opponents in a duel. Approach problems with “how can we fix this?” instead of “who caused this?” Shifting from blame to solutions builds resilience and trust.   Marriage is not automatic. It demands initiative and intention every single day. Without that, your relationship drifts into a bland routine, becoming a placeholder rather than a partnership worth fighting for. So ask yourself—if your marriage just exists without purpose, what’s the point of being married at all? Take AIM: Act with Intent, Intuition, and Mindfulness for your marriage. Make choices that serve the whole, not just yourself. Speak words that heal, act in ways that nurture, and handle conflicts with a desire to build—not break down. With the best of intentions, marriage doesn’t just survive—it thrives. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   &nbsp; #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .   &nbsp;- This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. () 🙏&nbsp;  on Pray.com () 🎥&nbsp;  on YouTube () 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶&nbsp;  () ✍️&nbsp; &nbsp; Instagram   Twitter   Facebook   &nbsp; Cover Art by&nbsp; Photo by  &nbsp; Music by&nbsp;&nbsp;- Overcomer  Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody...

3756 With the Best of Intentions

Colossians 3:2 commands us to, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” This simple yet powerful directive calls us to develop&nbsp;A Heavenly Mind—a mindset anchored not in the shifting sands of this world, but in the unchanging reality of God’s eternal kingdom. It invites us to live with an eternal perspective that reshapes how we think, feel, and respond each day. If your mind is caught in the chaos of life’s battles, it’s time to redirect your thoughts and embrace the power of a mind fixed on what truly matters. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .    Setting your mind on things above isn’t just about dreaming of heaven; it’s about thinking heaven right here and now. To set your affections on things above means placing your thoughts, emotions, and will firmly on God’s reality. It’s not about avoiding life on earth, but about seeing life through the lens of eternity, God's way. When your perspective is eternal, earthly troubles lose their grip, and your priorities shift toward what truly lasts. Here’s the hard truth: most battles believers fight happen inside the mind. When wrong motives, bitterness, evil intentions, or negative thought patterns infect your mind, they derail your focus and pull you off course. Left unchecked, these forces drive your thoughts into dangerous territory and keep you stuck in defeat or confusion. Yet, you are called to have a heavenly mind! The K.I.S.S. ~ A Heavenly mind!   That’s why renewing your mind daily with God’s Word is non-negotiable. Meditation is more than a quiet moment; it’s a spiritual workout. Hold tight to key scriptures. Remind yourself of God’s goodness. Speak the truth of Jesus’ blood over your memories, wounds, and spirit. This is how your mind thrives and grows strong. It's all about walking every day God's way! Take intentional moments today to pray over your mind. Every time a challenge comes at you, don’t just react. Instead, speak out over your situation with faith-based declarations—claim your victory before you see it. The mind that fixes itself on God’s promises operates from spiritual authority, not worry or fear. Finally, focus your attention on faithful intentions. Let your heart and mind align with what is true, noble, and right. When your mind is anchored in heaven, your life on earth gains clarity, strength, and peace that no circumstance can steal. You’ve got one mind—make it heavenly. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   &nbsp; #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .   &nbsp;- This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. () 🙏&nbsp;  on Pray.com () 🎥&nbsp;  on YouTube () 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶&nbsp;  () ✍️&nbsp; &nbsp; Instagram   Twitter   Facebook   &nbsp; Cover Art by&nbsp; Photo by  &nbsp; Music by&nbsp;&nbsp;- Overcomer  Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -&nbsp; Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

3757 A Heavenly Mind

David Badaro is a well-known business consultant dedicated to helping companies grow through clear and thoughtful strategies. He focuses on building genuine connections with his clients and believes that true success comes from having a clear purpose and prioritizing people. David Badaro shares six tips to improve your business, emphasizing the importance of leveraging unique strengths, keeping teams motivated, taking steady action, and remaining connected to the company's mission. His advice guides companies to grow in a way that is not only fast but also meaningful and sustainable.

David Badaro Explains 6 Easy Tips to Make Your Business Better

Life often feels like a relentless whirlwind—flailing from one “urgent” task to the next, all while scrambling desperately to find balance. Yet, balance in the traditional sense rarely shows up. But what if the problem isn’t balance itself, but control? What if you could organize yourself around what truly serves you—your goals, your dreams, your purpose? If so, the question is: What would be your first? Most people live caught up in the day-to-day grind so deeply that they lose sight of their destination. The dreams that once ignited their fire dim under deadlines, distractions, and doubt. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .    But make no mistake—if you are meant to do something, it&nbsp;can&nbsp;be done. The missing piece is not your ability; it’s your motivation backed by a strategic plan designed to take you where you want to go. Look at Jannik Sinner from Italy and Iga Światek from Poland. Both dreamed of holding the Wimbledon trophy. But dreaming alone didn’t get them there. It was endless hours of hard work, consistent effort, and patience paying off over time. This weekend, both claimed their place in history as their countries’ first Wimbledon champions. These wins weren’t handed to them—they earned them with grit and strategy. You don’t have to be a world-class athlete to apply the same principles. It’s time to live inside your dreams, as Jannik Sinner said, and commit to doing what it takes. The K.I.S.S. ~ Live inside your dreams!   But how? What does that look like in your life?&nbsp; Start with these three action steps: 1. Map Out Your ‘Why’ and Your Path Be laser clear about what you want and why it matters. If your goal is vague, your motivation will wane when progress stalls. Write down your dream in specific&nbsp;detail, then break it into smaller, manageable milestones. For example, if you want to start your own business, your “why” can ground you and keep your mind focused on the reason you want to do it. "Without clarity, your efforts scatter like leaves in the wind." ~ Kristianne Wargo 2. Build Daily Habits Around Your Goal&nbsp; Success isn’t an event; it’s the sum of your repeated actions. Identify three daily or weekly habits that directly push you toward your milestones. If becoming a published author is your aim, dedicate time every day to writing—even if only 300 words. Consistency beats intensity every time. Habits create momentum, and momentum crushes overwhelm. Track your progress each week and adjust if needed to keep moving forward. 3. Lean Into Discomfort and Learn Fast&nbsp; Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Expect setbacks and mistakes—they’re the sign that you’re pushing boundaries. When faced with obstacles, ask yourself: What lesson is here? How can I pivot and improve? For example, if you launch a marketing campaign that falls flat, use the data to tweak your message or targeting—not to quit. Adopt a mindset of solving problems rather than avoiding them. This resilience separates dreamers from achievers. In the end, nothing you want in life is guaranteed. Everything worth having demands courage, commitment, and clarity. It’s your choice whether to keep drifting or to rise up and claim what you were created to do. So, what will be your first? Will it be writing that first page, cold-emailing your ideal client, sharing your story out loud, or simply deciding to show up every day with real intention? Your journey starts the moment you take that step. You’ve got everything you need to make this happen—now stop waiting and start moving.&nbsp; Remember Sinner and Światek: the world, too, is ready for your first! "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   &nbsp; #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .   &nbsp;- This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your...

3758 What Would Be Your First?

Each year, Nordic leaders appear to be doing more of what works.  Notably though, change is happening, as it always does. In all these countries except Iceland and particularly in Norway and Sweden, the old are now much happier than the young, which is a concern. So, what needs to happen? 

In his new book, Lead Like a Swede, Jan Marklund presents a thoroughly researched and widely informed insight to Swedish leadership. It offers a fresh, solution-focused view on how current and emerging leaders in Sweden, as well as in other countries, might thrive in challenging and uncharted territories, characterised by changing demographics and by modern values of inclusivity and work-life balance.

John Teager has a conversation with Jan and they chat about how the book came about and some of the key insights within it.

A Chapter With the Author - In Conversation with Jan Marklund

TruVue Chairperson and CEO of The Culture Platform Ron Ricci welcomes leaders to "The Age of Uncertainty" that reflects the end of the traditional social contract that offered employees a simple deal:  work hard, and we'll give you a path up the corporate ladder.   We're now in the "career as a story" era  where from Millenials to GenZ and beyond, compelling new chapters of personal career stories are being written every day.  Exceptional leadership now means being "successful in the present while getting ready to execute in the future" by dealing with the world the way it is, not the way you wish it was. Get excited to enter a "golden age of imagination" where AI doesn't replace us, it simplifies human creativity and ingenuity. 

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The Real Meaning of Resilience: Moving Forward After Life's Hardest Hits

When your plate is overflowing and every day feels like a juggling act of impossibilities, it’s easy to believe that the “other side” — the place where you live your dreams — is off limits. Like it’s reserved for someone else with more time, more energy, or just better luck—but keep going when you can't see the finish line. Here’s the truth nobody tells you: Success does not come from a one-time, social media post-worthy event in your life. It comes from not quitting when the chips don't fall where you had hoped. It comes from doing and not complaining. It comes from spearheading your drive from within your heart, rather than getting all caught up in your head. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .    Real success is forged in the daily grind, in the choices you make when you don’t feel like pushing forward, when the world feels heavy, and your energy is running on empty. It’s about showing up anyway. It’s about&nbsp;doing when all your brain screams for you to quit. It’s about leading your own drive from deep inside your heart — that resilient, quiet voice that refuses to let you settle for less than what you’re capable of. The K.I.S.S. ~ But keep going!   You’ll have days when you want to give up. That’s normal. But here’s the deal: so long as you don’t quit on yourself, you’re still winning. Every step, no matter how small, gets you closer to the life you want, closer to your dream. Stop waiting for a perfect moment or a surge of motivation. Those are distractions. The only thing that moves the needle is consistency—grinding when it’s hard, ignoring the noise in your head, and committing to your own journey of greatness even when the chips fall where they may. Remember this one unstoppable fact: You can do what you set your mind to. Not because it’s easy, but because you refuse to let your story end where despair begins. So what if you keep going? Soon, you’ll get there. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   &nbsp; #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the .   &nbsp;- This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. () 🙏&nbsp;  on Pray.com () 🎥&nbsp;  on YouTube () 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶&nbsp;  () ✍️&nbsp; &nbsp; Instagram   Twitter   Facebook   &nbsp; Cover Art by&nbsp; Photo by  &nbsp; Music by&nbsp;&nbsp;- Overcomer  Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -&nbsp; Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

3759 But Keep Going...

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Thursday, June 5th, MBN was On The Road to Delta Township, (SW Lansing metro) as IONETIX Invests $25.75M in Delta Township Facility, Creating 53 High-Tech Jobs and Advancing Lansing’s MedTech Leadership

Expansion includes new cyclotron, advanced isotope lab, and strengthens Lansing’s position as a national MedTech innovation hub

In this video remarks are shared by officials and leaders involved ahead of the ribbon cutting ceremony. Please bear with occasional wind noise on the video's audio. 

Lansing, Mich. (June 6, 2025) — Yesterday, IONETIX, a leader in advanced radiopharmaceutical technologies, is investing $25.75 million to expand its Delta Township facility. The project will add a second cyclotron, and an advanced isotope processing laboratory. The expansion is expected to create 53 high-tech jobs and further accelerate innovation in life sciences and nuclear medicine manufacturing.

“IONETIX’s expansion is creating high-skill, high-value jobs and elevating the Lansing Region within the global medical technology landscape,” said Bob Trezise, president and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). “LEAP is proud to support this project and the ecosystem of innovative MedTech companies making our region a destination for biomedical research and economic opportunity.” 

IONETIX marked the milestone with a community event at its Delta Township facility, bringing together company leaders, regional partners, and officials from across the state. Speakers included representatives from IONETIX, LEAP, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and Delta Township. 

Founded in 2009 from technology developed at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, IONETIX has pioneered the world’s first commercial compact superconducting cyclotron, the ION-12SC, which is used to produce N-13 ammonia, one of the most accurate positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agents for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD). The company has also expanded its focus to targeted alpha therapy (TAT), an emerging cancer treatment utilizing high-energy alpha particles to target cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue. 

"Delta Township and the Lansing region offer the ideal environment for IONETIX’s continued growth. The area’s highly skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and strong spirit of public-private collaboration make it the perfect location for our expansion,” said Kevin J. Cameron, Chief Executive Officer of IONETIX. “We are honored to invest in this community and proud that it is in the forefront of creating diagnostic and therapeutic innovations.”

This expansion aligns with IONETIX’s broader strategy to grow its radiopharmaceutical manufacturing network, advance commercialization of new therapies, and reinforce Michigan's leadership in life sciences and medical technology innovation.

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Business Development Program, awarded IONETIX $750,000 in incentives to support this expansion, ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled talent and continued innovation in the region.

We are thrilled with the company’s commitment to Michigan and the Lansing community by investing over $25 million to accelerate the efforts to one day cure cancer,” said Matt McCauley, Senior Vice President for Regional Development at the MEDC. "Team Michigan welcomes IONETIX Corporation’s expansion, furthering Michigan’s leadership in the life sciences and medical technology industries. We applaud the company’s vision to Make it in Michigan.

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