In this episode of The Publisherspeak Podcast, host Sowmya Mahadevan speaks with Sophia Anderton, Director of Publishing at the BJU International (BJUI), about navigating leadership and change in scholarly publishing.

With over 20 years of experience across nonprofit and society publishing, Sophia shares her reflections on what it takes to lead through transformation.

This is a conversation about vision, values, and the very human side of publishing leadership. Tune in for thought-provoking perspectives on career growth, collaboration, and what it means to stay mission-driven in a fast-changing world.

In this episode of The Publisherspeak Podcast, host Sowmya Mahadevan sits down with David Haber, Director of Publishing Operations at the American Society for Microbiology, to explore his 20+ year journey in STM publishing.

David brings a unique dual perspective, having worked on both the vendor and publisher sides of the industry. At ASM, he leads key areas including metadata, peer review, production, and publication strategy.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on industry shifts, leadership lessons, and the kinds of skills and mindsets that will shape the future of scholarly publishing.

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