In the Loop: The HDO Blog

How Bill Stewart Laughed His Way Through the HDO MA Program

Leadership is no laughing matter. But what if it were? As a manager of businessintelligence and someone who has been in the healthcare industry for over 16 years, BillStewart was searching to expand his knowledge and discover more of his own potential. Hefound the HDO...

Meet Caroline Wilkinson: Unveiling Paths to Empowered Leadership

In a world where leadership development often follows traditional paths, Caroline Wilkinson's experience in the Human Dimensions of Organizations (HDO) Master’s Program stands out as a tale of empowerment, resilience, and a quest for meaningful change. As she...

Meet Sean Forkner: Exploring Empowerment and Innovation

As the Contract Management Specialist and Wage Theft Coordinator for the City of Austin, Sean Forkner is tasked with a crucial role: protecting workers' rights. Sean's commitment to these duties, along with his annual reports to the city council, underscores his...

The Whole Truth of Failure Can Transform Your Work Life

This is the third and final article in our 3-part blog series, The Hidden Superpowers of Failure,  featuring HDO Faculty Member, Becca North. Last month we learned how failure can reveal more of our originality—helping us to better see and trust our truth and giving...

Failure Extracts Truth Out of Us Like Truth Serum

This is the second article in our 3-part blog series, The Hidden Superpowers of Failure, featuring HDO Faculty Member, Becca North. Last week we considered the stigma and universal pain of failure and how not acknowledging our failures shuts us off from discovering...

Meet Sam Heimbach: An Inspiring Journey Through HDO

As an Assistant Professor of Practice at Texas State University, Sam Heimbach stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. However, her journey didn't start with a clear path; it began with a desire to challenge herself and explore new horizons.  ...