Today’s higher education leaders share their stories and insights about leadership in the academy. Join host Jay Lemons and his guests for thoughtful conversations and interesting perspectives on leadership. Leaders on Leadership is brought to you by Academic Search and the American Academic Leadership Institute, who together support colleges and universities during times of transition and through leadership development activities that serve current and future generations of institutional leaders. For more information, visit us at academicsearch.org.
Episodes
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Dr. Chapdelaine talks with Jay about the role of institutions in community engagement and workforce development. She discusses her own experience both as a faculty member and administrator in preparing students to contribute to their communities as talented professionals and civic leaders. She also shares her thoughts on the important qualities of good institutional leaders, from being passionate about student success and the university mission to leading with integrity.
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Jay is joined by Dr. Jo Allen, who talks about her path to the presidency of her alma mater, Meredith College. Dr. Allen discusses Meredith's anti-racism initiative and shares some of the successes and challenges the campus community has faced in this effort. In addition to offering her thoughts on the importance of balancing confidence with humility as a leader, she discusses the value in taking time to reflect and learn from your leadership experiences.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
In this episode, Jay talks with Dr. Scott Miller, President of Virginia Wesleyan University, who has served for 31 years in four college presidencies. Dr. Miller reflects on the characteristics that made him effective in those roles and led to opportunities for his institutions and those who served with him. He also shares the importance of life-long learning and taking advantage of leadership development programs like those offered by the American Academic Leadership Institute.
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Jay talks with Dr. Daniel Greenstein, Chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, who reflects on his career path and how it led him to be a passionate advocate for affordable, accessible higher education. Dr. Greenstein also discusses important qualities needed for strategic leadership, including data-informed decision-making, accountability, transparency, and empathy.
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Jay is joined by his mentor and former boss, John Casteen, president emeritus of the University of Virginia, and takes the opportunity to reflect on some of the important advice Mr. Casteen offered him as he began his leadership journey. Mr. Casteen discusses the impact desegregation and the civil rights movement had on his approach to creating opportunity and educational equity throughout his career. He also shares the key skills and attributes he looked for when building his leadership team.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Jay is joined by Dr. Jessica Kozloff, former president of Academic Search and president emerita of Bloomsburg University (PA). Dr. Kozloff talks about the mentors who influenced her path to the presidency and reflects on some of the advice they shared with her. She also offers her thoughts on mission-oriented, student-centered leadership.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Jay talks with Dr. Joel Martin, President of Wagner College (NY), who discusses how his journey from scholar to scholar-administrator gave him the opportunity to have an expanded impact on his institution and in society. He also talks about the unique perspective that having a diverse institutional background can offer and the benefits of looking outside your sector for new ideas and influences.
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Jay speaks with Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System. Dr. Turman shares his thoughts on creating a shared vision by engaging stakeholders early and often through the process. He also discusses the importance of seeking out mentors to help you shape and refine your leadership style.
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Jay is joined by Dr. Heidi Anderson, President of University of Maryland Eastern Shore, who talks about the mentors who influenced and encouraged her on her path to leadership. Dr. Anderson discusses the myriad benefits of public higher education and the challenges facing institutions as they work to address changes to the business model and the learning model in a post-pandemic world.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
In this episode, Jay speaks with Dr. Clarence Wyatt, President of Monmouth College (IL). A historian, Dr. Wyatt reflects on what we can learn about leading in turbulent times from earlier periods in American history. In addition to sharing his own thoughts about what makes a good leader, he also shares some of the characteristics that have consistently defined good leaders throughout history.