Jeff Youngquist, Ph.D.https://jeffyoungquist.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Jeff Youngquist, Ph.D.enMon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100Relational Communication Theoryhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/916e71a2-d9a5-46f8-901c-0a8c054be26b.jpgThis undergraduate textbook explores communication theories specifically connected with relationships and relationship development.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/916e71a2-d9a5-46f8-901c-0a8c054be26b.jpgDecision-Making and the New Chair: Guidelines and Principleshttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/e020ca7d-c7fe-4bfc-9d36-a3149f3a1bff.pngThe department chair typically involves little to no training when they first start in their position. In this article, I provide guidelines to help chairs in making decisions.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/e020ca7d-c7fe-4bfc-9d36-a3149f3a1bff.pngPublic Speaking for Critical Minds and Critical Voices (3rd ed.)https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/c2e0b2c0-6216-4ceb-b202-46b59abdf95f.jpgThis undergraduate textbook explores public speaking from a critical perspective.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/c2e0b2c0-6216-4ceb-b202-46b59abdf95f.jpgAcademic Leadership and Creativityhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/5e7f8582-cca2-44cc-a3e7-6a736c283c2b.pngThis article provides a three step process to help department chairs foster creativity within their own departments.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/5e7f8582-cca2-44cc-a3e7-6a736c283c2b.pngAdaptability: A Universal Constant of Effective Academic Leadershiphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/6c49713b-9055-4f87-b0f5-4dc74c49480f.pngThis article describes a four-step process for becoming an academic leader who is able to break out of a rut and effectively adapt to change.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/6c49713b-9055-4f87-b0f5-4dc74c49480f.pngImproving Crisis-Response Simulations: Using Local Context and Incorporating Crisis-Response Professionalshttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/891aeca1-01e2-4636-8b62-2689d83cb537.jpgThis article presents a crisis simulation activity to be used in crisis communication education. Students partner with crisis management professionals and developing localized, multi-stage scenarios in the university context.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/891aeca1-01e2-4636-8b62-2689d83cb537.jpgNow What? Transitioning from Chair to Former Chairhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/c41f1090-5afc-408a-a6ea-5c42ae2ca97f.pngThis article provides advice for department chairs who are in the process of transitioning out of their academic leadership position.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/c41f1090-5afc-408a-a6ea-5c42ae2ca97f.pngTwo Contrasting Ethical Perspectives on Leadership and the COVID-19 'Return to Work' Dilemma: Kant's Categorical Imperative and Gilligan's Ethic of Carehttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/fe81a226-549f-443f-92fe-eaf28828626c.jpgIn this chapter, I explore the societal ethical dilemma of whether or not to organizational members should return to work in the later stages of the pandemic.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/fe81a226-549f-443f-92fe-eaf28828626c.jpgKing Harald Fairhair: Just Another Plundering Viking, or an Exemplar of Effective Leadershiphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/045b1e0a-9771-48b3-afe4-4d5be9619de8.pngIn this chapter, I apply contemporary principles to explore the leadership practices of King Harald Fairhair, one of the greatest Vikings.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/045b1e0a-9771-48b3-afe4-4d5be9619de8.pngKing Harald Fairhair: Just Another Plunding Viking, or an Exemplar of Effective Leadershiphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngcanvashttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngKing Harald Fairhair: Just Another Plundering Viking, or an Exemplar of Effective Leadershiphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngKing Harald Fairhair: Just Another Plundering Viking or an Exemplar of Effective Leadershphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngIn this chapter, I use contemporary principles of effective leadership to explore the practices of King Harald Fairhair, one of the most successful Viking leaders.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/b00b5850-092e-4678-86d3-f63208ac26ec.pngKing Harald Fairhair: Just Another Plundering Viking or an Examplar of Effective Leadershiphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/467a2e43-bcde-43a2-b7fd-69502a07e39e.pngIn this chapter, I use contemporary principles of effective leadership to explore the practices of King Harald Fairhair, one of the most successful the Viking leaders.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/467a2e43-bcde-43a2-b7fd-69502a07e39e.png6a4c41c298ab65.70611048.webphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/0d2b5407-9221-4909-a86e-1075bdf0a4c1.webpSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/0d2b5407-9221-4909-a86e-1075bdf0a4c1.webpFeminist Organization Theoryhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/1959943e-3635-47c6-86e0-6b63b4b97b56.jpgIn this chapter, I discuss the historical development of feminist organization theory.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/1959943e-3635-47c6-86e0-6b63b4b97b56.jpgAuthentic Leadership: A Step Backward from a Communication Perspectivehttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/df095ccf-59f5-4562-ab43-a4b609fb488b.jpgIn this chapter, I critique authentic leadership from a critical perspective, and ethical perspective, and a communicative perspective.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/514626/images/df095ccf-59f5-4562-ab43-a4b609fb488b.jpg