UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing will be hosting its third annual WE LEAD Inspirational Leader Speaker Series event on Friday, March 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Wyndam Garden State College. The in-person and virtual event both require registration, and 1.5 contact hours are available for registered attendees.
This year’s event theme title is "Innovation and Foresight Leadership" and will feature keynote speaker Daniel J. Pesut, emeritus professor of nursing at the University of Minnesota and Indiana University, who will present "Principles and Practices of Legacy Leadership.” There will be an additional question-and-answer session at the end.
Pesut earned his doctorate in nursing from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree in psychiatric mental health nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University. He completed postgraduate training in integral Studies and alternative dispute resolution and is a graduate of the Harvard Institute Higher Education Management Development Certificate program.
He is a certified Hudson Institute coach and a member of the International Coach Federation and the Association of Professional Futurists. While on active duty in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps (1975-78), he created the first psychiatric clinical nurse specialist position at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Brooke Army Medical Center Burn Unit.
“We are thrilled Dr. Dan Pesut, a globally recognized nursing leader recently honored by STTI with the International Danel J. Pesut Spirit of Renewal Award, will be our WE LEAD Inspirational Speaker on March 15th," Leight said. "Addressing 'Reflection and Reimagination,' Dr. Pesut will challenge us to create bold leadership legacies for deep and lasting change and encourage us to ‘leave our legacy now.’ I look forward to a fascinating discussion."
WE LEAD aims to develop, foster and champion the leadership competencies of emerging and established nurse leaders, preparing them to build a culture of health around the world. Using experiential learning to add depth to the student experience, the academy covers topics like entrepreneurship, negotiation and innovation. The themes and curriculum were developed around the ANA’s Leadership Institutes pillars of leading yourself, leading others and leading the organization.
To learn more about the webinar event and/or Pesut, visit the website calendar.