Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Workplace Wellbeing and Leadership Effectiveness
Speaker: Dr. Jeff Fray, Lecturer in Operations Management, Rice MBA, VP of Innovation at Talent Path
Date: May 15, 2025
Description: In this presentation, Dr. Frey will explore the five pillars of emotional intelligence and their critical role in effective leadership to equip Rice University staff with practical tools to enhance their emotional intelligence and contribute to personal growth and the cultivation of a positive and productive workplace culture.
Speaker: Dr. Danielle King, Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Associate Dean for Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Date: April 17, 2025
Description: In this presentation, Dr. King will discuss key reasons and ways for leaders to support, facilitate, and (even) prevent the need for resilience, especially in instances of DEI-related threats, to foster a happier and healthier workforce.
LinkedIn & Networking Workshop
Speaker: Nicole van den Heuvel, Executive Director, Center for Career Development
Date: March 27, 2025
Description: Now more than ever, it's important to have a professional online profile. Learn how to develop a professional LinkedIn (LI) profile and how to maximize the many functions, including making connections, networking, finding jobs, and sharing news about your department and Rice University.
Building and Promoting your "Dream Team" at Rice: Insights from the Science of Teamwork
Speaker: Dr. Eduardo Salas, Allyn R. & Gladys M. Cline Professor in Psychology
Date: February 20, 2025
Description: Dr. Eduardo Salas presents his research focused on understanding the dynamics of effective teams, exploring their behaviors, emotions, and thought processes. Attendees can expect to gain evidence-based insights and practical strategies for fostering, promoting, and sustaining effective teamwork at Rice University.