Episode 057: The Pracademic Mindset with Dr. Larry Clay Jr.

<p>What if building better systems starts with becoming better humans?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <em>DBA Chronicles</em>, we sit down with Dr. Larry Clay Jr.—a design scientist, professor, and thought leader working at the intersection of innovation ecosystems, sustainability, and quantum thinking.</p><p>From a childhood moment of curiosity (and a literal electric shock ) to designing flourishing cities and organizations, Dr. Clay shares a deeply personal and intellectual journey into how systems and people truly thrive.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why curiosity is the foundation of innovation and leadership </li><li>The shift from fixing systems  to transforming self </li><li>What quantum leadership and quantum design thinking really mean (and why they matter now) </li><li>How flourishing, not just performance should define success in organizations </li><li>The power of designing ecosystems, not just businesses </li><li>How tools like the Flourishing Business Model Canvas bridge theory and real-world impact</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>About the Guest</strong></p><p>Dr. Larry Clay Jr. is an Assistant Professor of Business at Marymount University’s College of BILT (Business, Innovation, Leadership &amp; Technology), specializing in entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation ecosystems. His work explores sustainability, complexity theory, and human-centered design helping organizations and communities move toward flourishing, not just functioning.</p><p>Larry earned his Ph.D. in Management from Case Western Reserve University, where his dissertation focused on integrative ecosystem management and designing flourishing cities.</p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/dba-chronicles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">DBA Chronicles</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.dbachronicles.org" target="_new">www.dbachronicles.org</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Subscribe &amp; Review</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with your network and leave a review. Your support helps us continue amplifying the voices shaping the global DBA scholar-practitioner community.</p>