Grad School, Leadership & Communication Skills | ScholarScoop w/ Dr. Mary Ashlock (Ep. 20)

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Thinking about grad school? Want to build stronger communication and leadership skills? Struggling to figure out your next step? In this episode of Scholar Scoop, host Steve Loflin sits down with Dr. Mary Z. Ashlock, award-winning professor, communication expert, consultant, and longtime student advocate, to discuss the real-life skills and decisions that shape your academic and professional journey. Together, they explore: - How to decide whether graduate school is right for you - The essential leadership and communication skills every student needs - Why your academic path won’t be linear, and why that’s normal - How to build strong relationships with professors and mentors - What companies look for in student leaders - Post-pandemic student life and the resurgence of involvement on campus - Mary’s personal journey through education, consulting, and becoming a full professor Dr. Ashlock draws from her 34+ year career in higher education and business to offer actionable advice, warm encouragement, and perspective for students, recent graduates, educators, and young professionals navigating what comes next. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe for more episodes to help you build a fulfilling life and career. #GradSchool #StudentSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #CareerGrowth #HigherEd #MaryAshlock #ScholarScoop #SteveLoflin #NSCS #CollegeAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment