Commitment to Growing Others | Dr. Lisa Ordóñez

Visit http://www.phdproject.org to learn more. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Lisa Ordóñez, Dean of the UC San Diego Rady School of Management, and newest PhD Project Hall of Fame inductee. 01:31 – Dr. Ordóñez shares the responsibilities of being a dean, managing a major business school, fundraising, strategic vision, and creating initiatives that support student success. 03:54 – From First-Generation Student to PhD: Discovering the Path to Academia. Dr. Ordóñez discusses her early life, her parents’ educational journey, and how mentors helped her discover the possibility of earning a PhD. 07:45 – A look at her academic career progression, transition into administration, and how she found new ways to create impact beyond research and teaching. 09:48 – Dr. Ordóñez discusses her influential research, including “Goals Gone Wild,” and how goal-setting can create unintended consequences in organizations. 13:00 – Stories of using leadership influence to support students, including the Belonging Initiative and programs designed to expand access and opportunity. 15:48 – Dr. Ordóñez shares how she became involved with The PhD Project, why representation in academia matters, and the importance of encouraging future scholars. 19:09 – A conversation on diversity of thought, creativity, decision-making, psychological safety, and how different experiences strengthen organizations. 21:31 – Dr. Ordóñez discusses her career philosophy, embracing unexpected opportunities, and finding fulfillment through meaningful work. 23:50 – Key guidance on persistence, playing the long game, building research collaborations, and creating an impactful academic career. 28:45 – Dr. Ordóñez shares advice for those considering doctoral education and how to determine whether academia is the right path.