6/23 - "The Power of Different" Mentoring Program Speaker

This presentation is part of an ongoing speaker series provided by the Faculty Mentoring Link Program of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University

The Power of Different: What Diverse Perspectives Teach Us About Mentorship, Leadership, and Innovation

Presenter: Brett Josephson, PhD, Associate Provost of Learning Initiatives, George Mason University
Location: ZOOM
Date: June 23, 2026     
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm      

After attending this session participants will be able to:
•    Analyze how diverse professional relationships, perspectives, and experiences contribute to effective mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement
•    Evaluate strategies for incorporating cognitive diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and broad mentoring networks to improve decision-making, innovation, and professional growth

Competencies:
•    Interpersonal and Communication Skills
•    Work in Interdisciplinary Teams

Brett Josephson, PhD, is Associate Provost of Learning Initiatives at George Mason University, is a tenured higher education leader, educator, and researcher specializing in innovation, workforce development, strategic partnerships, and organizational change. He serves in a senior leadership role at the University, where he leads initiatives that bridge academia, government, healthcare, and industry to develop new programs, partnerships, and applied learning opportunities.
Throughout his career, Dr. Josephson has worked across traditional organizational boundaries to launch and scale initiatives supporting executive education, professional development, workforce transformation, applied research, and public-sector partnerships. His work has included collaborations with federal agencies, military organizations, healthcare partners, industry leaders, and academic units to advance mission-focused innovation while navigating the complexities of large institutions.
A nationally recognized educator and researcher, Dr. Josephson's scholarship focuses on organizational strategy, stakeholder engagement, leadership, innovation, and customer experience. He frequently advises leaders on how to move ideas from concept to implementation and create meaningful impact within complex organizational environments.

ACCREDITATION
Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.