How Character Can Help Good People Thrive in Academia - Mother & Daughter PhDs: Mary & Corey Crossan

Описание: What if success in academia isn’t just about publications, grants, and tenure—but about character?

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Mary Crossan (Ivey Business School) and Dr. Corey Crossan Stevens (Oxford Character Project) to explore why scholars often feel isolated, overwhelmed, or discouraged—even when they're “doing everything right.”

We discuss:

Why character development is essential (but often overlooked) in academic careers

How early-career researchers can build resilience without losing their values

What it really takes to thrive in an environment full of rejection, ambiguity, and performance pressure

The story behind the Virtuosity app and how it’s helping reshape academic leadership: https://virtuositycharacter.ca

This episode is part of the R3ciprocity Project—where we’re building tools, community, and encouragement for researchers navigating the messy reality of academic life.

Whether you're a PhD student, postdoc, or tenured professor—this will give you hope and practical ideas.

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