Category: Career Blog

Can You Become a Teacher With a Liberal Studies Degree?

In the dynamic landscape of education, the paths to becoming a teacher are as diverse as the students we aim to teach. If you’re someone who holds a liberal studies degree or is considering pursuing one, you might be wondering whether this academic journey can lead you to a fulfilling career in education. Let’s explore…

7 Skills for Leading a Changing Workplace

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In the latest thought paper in his leadership series, Dr. John Reynolds, president of Los Angeles Pacific University, shares the 7 essential skills for those who find themselves leading a rapidly changing workplace. Despite entering a “post-Covid” era, the pace of disruption triggered by the pandemic continues at a rate unseen in history. Navigating abrupt…

The Formula for Organizational Impact

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A number of terms related to recruiting and retaining talent like the “great resignation”, “quiet firing”, and “quiet quitting” have entered the lexicon of a post-pandemic workplace. And while an increased need of workers for “purpose” can be seen as a positive development, it also leaves leaders wondering what it will take for their organizations…

Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership

Dr. John Reynolds, president of L.A. Pacific University, was featured on the Next Gen Board Leadership podcast talking about his experiences, including learnings from Dr. Ted Engstrom and his legacy in the field of Board leadership. Listen to the two-part series. PART 1 PART 2…

Shifting the Paradigm

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Among the many discussions about diversity and inclusion taking place in political, social, and corporate settings; Christian organizations like Los Angeles Pacific University are taking a deeper look at what diversity and inclusion mean from a biblical perspective. An article in Outcomes magazine, submitted by L.A. Pacific and published by the Christian Leadership Alliance, expresses…