

Kathleen Fitzpatrick
University Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Michigan State University, scholar of scholarly communication and digital humanities; author of Generous Thinking and Leading Generously, focused on collaborative, public-facing, and generative approaches to scholarship and institutional leadership.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 56min
Generous Thinking & Leading
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, a University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and an expert in digital humanities, shares insights from her books on generous thinking and leadership. She critiques competitive individualism and promotes collaboration in scholarship. Kathleen emphasizes the importance of formative peer review and outlines tools for generous leadership, particularly during crises like COVID-19. The conversation highlights the necessity of transparency, making people feel seen, and practicing generosity as a continuous commitment.


