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It's no secret that higher ed hasn't worked at the speed of business. Yet the past year left institutions with no choice other than to transform - and transform quickly. This week, Georgia Southern University President, Dr. Kyle Marrero joins Janet to discuss how his institution has used its mission and values to maintain focus through the uncertainty. With accelerated communication, self-reflection and leadership transparency GSU invests in the success of people. 

 This episode addresses questions, such as:

•  What are some of the biggest opportunities for higher ed going forward? 
• Why is it important to prioritize employee engagement and transparent communication? 
• What characteristics will define successful higher ed leaders in the future?

Please consider joining us virtually at our DHP Higher Education Leadership Conference where President Marrero will be a keynote presenter.

 Recommended Resources: Strategies for Reflection and Planning, Transparency & Vulnerability and Teamwork
Recommended Podcasts:  Now is the Time to Be Bold and Courageous & Embrace the Call for Transformation in Higher Ed & Higher Ed Isn't One Size Fits All

Do you know someone who seems to be unable to control their emotions? Maybe you feel this way yourself at times. We all have varying degrees of emotional intelligence. Although it's difficult to face our challenges and shift our behaviors, it can be done. During today's episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares 9 Signs of Low Emotional Intelligence from Kendra Cherry via Very Well Mind as well as her own reflections about how we compensate for these behaviors. When we commit to a defined change in behavior, we make a difference in the way we interact with others.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What are the characteristics of people with low EQ?
• How do low EQ behaviors impact people and teams? 
• Why is it important to balance traits like 'dare' with discipline?

Recommended Resources: Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Leaders, Sharpening Emotional Intelligence and Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Leadership Challenge
Related Podcasts: The Ingredients for a Winning Team, The Harmful Effects of Absentee Leaders, Lead by Example and How Can We Stop Complaining, Comparing, and Criticizing?   

How do we maintain the momentum and elevate an already outstanding higher education institution? The way we've defined transformation in the past has been put to the test over the past year. Today's guest, South Louisiana Community College Chancellor, Dr. Vincent June, explains to become the best resource for his community takes more creativity than he anticipated. Listen as he shares about leading a multi-campus organization during a global pandemic, leadership transition, and transformational change.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What are some of the biggest opportunities for higher education going forward?
• How can leaders in higher ed support their teams through the obstacles of transformation? 
• What characteristics will define successful higher ed leaders in the future?

Please consider joining us virtually at our DHP Higher Education Leadership Conference where Chancellor June will be a keynote presenter. 

Related Podcasts: Now is the Time to Be Bold and Courageous & Embrace the Call for Transformation in Higher Ed

Although there are differences between rural and urban communities, many of our problems are the same. We are all interconnected as we are solving these critical issues in America. While Janet reflects on our Strengthening Rural America event, she explains, "the quality of life in our country is dependent on our ability to connect with each other and strengthen America." Our communities are relying on professionals in healthcare and education to create places where we care and love each other - where no one problem is too big to solve.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• Why is strengthening rural America so important for all Americans?
• What does it mean to commit to excellence?
• How do we help make our communities a better place to live, learn, and work? 

Explore our Past & Upcoming Events: www.studereducation.com/events/
Related Podcasts: One Team, One Purpose: Rural America, The Intersection of Healthcare & Education, The Harmful Effects of Absentee Leaders & 5 Leadership Lessons for the Future

How can higher education transform to inspire a new generation of learning, thinking, and imaginative invention? We can start by listening to those we serve and embracing the call for diverse learning and experiences to overcome the status quo. Today, Dr. Brendan Kelly, University of West Georgia President, joins Dr. Janet Pilcher to discuss the positive progress UWG has made despite a year of challenges, criticism, and anxiety. President Kelly shares the actions UWG is taking to position their institution for the future and his relentless commitment to making higher education better for the people we serve. 

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What are some of the biggest opportunities for higher education going forward?
• How can leaders in higher ed support their teams through the obstacles of transformation? 
• What characteristics will define successful higher ed leaders in the future?

To hear more about UWG's strategic plan from President Kelly, watch: Launching a New Strategic Plan. Please consider joining us virtually at our DHP Higher Education Leadership Conference where President Kelly will be a keynote presenter. 

Related Podcasts: Now is the Time to Be Bold and Courageous

Have you ever worked with a leader who is physically there, yet psychologically absent? Someone who avoids ownership, meaningful engagement, and shifts the blame to others? This type of leader can be difficult, if not impossible to please - slowly killing productivity and engagement in the workplace.  While an absentee leader's behavior may not come across as toxic, it can be more harmful than it appears on the surface. Today, Janet discusses the impact of absentee leadership and how we can instead build a community of great leaders.

 This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What are the characteristics of absentee leaders?
• How do organizations and teams usually cope with absentee leadership? 
• Why should community members boldly draw attention to absentee leaders?

Recommended Resources: The Most Common Type of Incompetent Leader, Signs of Executive Leader Sabotage, Support-Confront-Support Leadership Challenge & Dealing with Difficult People
Related Podcasts: What if Your Boss is the Problem?, Stop the Subconscious Behavior Infecting Your Organization, Build Strong Leadership Teams & The Middle is Hard but it Doesn't Have to Be

Conversations about the need for transformation in education aren't new. However, this past year has demonstrated that transformation is possible - and at greater speeds than we ever realized. As we look ahead to the future of higher education, it's filled with both excitement and uncertainty. Today, Dr. Janet Pilcher is joined by Dr. Natalie Harder, President of Coker University, to discuss leadership, transformation, and the importance of integrity and excellence in higher education.

 This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What are some of the biggest opportunities for higher education going forward?
• How can leaders in higher ed support their teams through the obstacles of transformation? 
• What characteristics will define successful higher ed leaders in the future?

Consider joining us virtually at our DHP Higher Education Leadership Conference where President Harder will be a keynote presenter. You can also hear more from Natalie on her past AYP episodes, #53: Building Strong Leadership Teams and #76 Move Forward by Doing the Next Right Thing.

Recommended Resources: Organizational Excellence, Culture & Strategy of Organizational Excellence & Accountability
Related Podcasts: Be Bold About Action, Creating a Culture of Shared Leadership, The 5 Behavioral Traits for Sustaining Improvement & Innovation is Easier than Changing the World

Loyalty and trust go hand and hand. Great teammates have both loyalty OF the team and create loyalty TO the team. Listen as Janet shares insights from the article, Why Loyalty is Crucial to Basketball Excellence and how we can transfer those to our work teams. A good coach can't play the game with their team, but a good coach can set the team up for success. Create winning teams with the right talent and connections to become unstoppable.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• Why is loyalty crucial to organizational excellence? 
• What behaviors indicate a lack of loyalty to the team?
• What actions do great coaches take?

Recommended Resources: Building Trust with New Teams, Looking in the Mirror: Could I Be the Problem?, Service Excellence Builds Trust & The Hardest Decisions

Recommended Podcasts: Lead by Example, The Fragile Line Between Trust & Distrust, How Can We Help Our Colleagues? & The Best Chance for Success

Strategic plans and goals are created with the best intentions to propel an organization into the future. There are also situations that require us to refresh these goals and readjust the next steps. Today, Dr. Sue Savaglio-Jarvis, Superintendent of the third-largest school district in Wisconsin, Kenosha Unified School District, joins Janet to share how her leadership team made the decision to refresh their goals with a strong focus on measures to drive success.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• When is it necessary to abandon, rebuild, or refresh strategic goals? 
• How can leaders build the trust required to align goals across an organization?
• Why is it important to balance pushing the team forward with the needs of employees?

Recommended Resources: Set Aligned Goals, Setting the Right Goals Guide, Champion of the Goal & From Strategy to Success Guide 

Recommended Podcasts: 5 Leadership Lessons for the Future, Blending the 80% Emotional 20% Rational, How Can We Build Strategic Agility for Continuous Change & Questions for Continuous Improvement

As leaders of teams and organizations, it is never our intent to create distrust. However, there are times when employees will observe our behavior and distrust can ensue. Today, Dr. Janet Pilcher, continues her thoughts from episode 163 Lead by Example, to reflect on what leader actions contribute to the deterioration of trust.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What leader actions result in distrust?
• What leader actions build trust?
• How can employees best support their leaders? 

Recommended Resources: Trust: Consistency of Leadership, Roll Out Survey Results with Employees, Leader Connection Tool & Focus on Employee Satisfaction
Recommended Podcasts: 5 Leadership Lessons for the Future, Blending the 80% Emotional 20% Rational & Transform Culture with Communication