How learning to fall forward became the foundation of leadership, resilience, and purpose. In this episode of HyphenatEdD, Dr. Smarr explores how failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s a prerequisite for it. Through personal stories from her leadership journey—from SJSU to SEIU to CSUSM—she unpacks how early missteps shaped her philosophy on succession planning, empowerment, and resilience.

Resources & Mentions:

* 📖 From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life — by Arthur C. Brooks |Book Link (Amazon)

* ✝️ Scripture References:

* Philippians 1:6 – “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it…”

* Romans 8:28 – “All things work together for good…”

* 2 Timothy 1:7 – “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind.”

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