Upcoming 2011 EIL Conference Keynote Speakers
Marcy Levy Shankman, Ph.D. has been training and consulting in leadership development and organizational effectiveness with higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and high schools since 1998. Marcy applies her unique insights and capabilities to deliver meaningful and lasting impact for individuals and organizations interested in improving their effectiveness. In her consulting practice, she specializes in facilitating strategic planning and visioning initiatives as well as designing and delivering leadership development experiences. Clients often request specialized trainings, workshops, and presentations related to leadership, primarily emotional intelligence and change management.
Marcy is the co-author of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students (Jossey Bass) and the corresponding suite of resources (Inventory, Workbook , Development Guide, and Facilitation and Activity Guide). She has written for peer reviewed journals in the field of leadership education as well as various magazines and periodicals on the subject of emotionally intelligent leadership.
For the past five years, Marcy has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at Case Western Reserve University, Baldwin-Wallace College, and this spring Cleveland State University. Marcy works directly with the next generation of business leaders as a part-time leadership coach for MBA students at John Carroll University. Prior to establishing her training and consulting practice, Marcy held professional positions with Indiana University, the Hillel Foundation, and the University of Iowa.
In addition to a Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary and a Master of Arts from the University of Maryland at College Park, Marcy earned her Ph.D. from Indiana University in higher education administration in 2001. An active volunteer, Marcy volunteers in the community for the United Way, the local schools, and her synagogue.
Dr. Shankman lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio with her husband Brett and two children, Rebecca and Joshua.
Scott J. Allen, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of management at John Carroll University where he teaches courses in leadership and management skills. In 2008, Scott was voted the favorite teacher in the Boler School of Business. He also served as a Presidential Fellow at Case Western Reserve University where he taught Leadership in Modern Society. Scott is a graduate of The Art and Practice of Leadership Development, an executive education program of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
He is published in the Encyclopedia of Leadership and co-authored A Charge Nurse’s Guide: Navigating the Path of Leadership, a leadership book for health care professionals. Scott is also the co-author of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students (Jossey-Bass) and the corresponding suite of resources (Inventory, Workbook, and Facilitation and Activity Guide). In addition, Scott has articles published in the Journal of Leadership Educators Journal of Leadership Studies, Advances in Developing Human Resources, Leadership Review, The International Leadership Journal, The OD Journal, SAM Advanced Management Journal, Leadership Excellence. He recently completed a book chapter for the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong entitled A Review on Leadership Education and Development Outside China and is a contributing author to the book Leadership: The Key Concepts. In addition, Scott is a part of the blogging team at Weekly Leader.
In addition to writing and speaking, Scott consults, facilitates workshops, and leads retreats across industries. Scott is involved with LeaderShape, the International Leadership Association and serves on the board of trustees of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Since 2007, he has served as a Sam Walton Fellow for Student’s in Free Enterprise (SIFE).
He resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with his wife, Jessica, and three children – Will, Kate & Emily.
