Episode 17
Invented Here: Cultivating Purpose-Driven Leaders with Julia Macias, Washington University of St. Louis
October 21st, 2025
15 mins 5 secs
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About this Episode
Julia Macias believes “leading is not about formal position.” She tells us “everyone, regardless of formal status, has the potential to influence and energize others towards a common goal.” On this episode of Invented Here, Dr. Macias shares the origins of the George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy at Washington University of St. Louis and how her program has scaled to ensure all WashU students have integrated and immersive opportunities to become purpose driven leaders of character and capability.