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As we approach the end of 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, it's a great time to reflect on what we truly need from leaders in higher education. The context for higher ed in 2025 is dramatically different, and Scott Carlson's latest article highlights traits that resonate deeply with me: emotional intelligence and humility. In my experience, these qualities can be challenging to find in higher ed leadership. However, when I have encountered leaders who embody these traits, the lessons I've learned from working with them have been transformative—and they have stayed with me for life. So, let’s ask ourselves: Do you have leaders like this around you? Can you reconnect with them? And if you’re an executive leader, what’s missing to bring these traits to the forefront in your leadership? Let’s start the new year with intentionality and a commitment to leadership that inspires and endures. #HigherEdLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipMatters #LeadWithHumility https://lnkd.in/gFKaP5kM

Weekend Read "Leadership is crucial for any institution, but it’s especially critical for under-resourced and lesser-known ones without much financial cushion. For many of those institutions, leadership sets the long-term prospects: A great leader’s commitment and ability can help people organize around a mission and strengths, transforming a college into a regional destination for students. Poor leaders, meanwhile, spend resources on ill-considered plans and elevate mediocre administrators, setting up an institution for years of financial and managerial difficulties." #highered #highereducation #leadership https://lnkd.in/eqMjQu69

The evolving landscape of higher education requires stealth and strategic leadership. Scott Carlson of the The Chronicle of Higher Education shares "What Higher Ed Needs from Its Leaders Right Now" in this weekly column.

In a recent article in The Edge, Scott Carlson shares some thoughtful insights about the attributes necessary for higher education leadership now and in the future. In addition to building trust, inspiring followership, and understanding shared governance, he highlights the importance of humility, empathy, and the courage to seek advice and lead a change agenda on campus as well as building external partnerships. Understanding how the money works is also essential. I resonated with his description of campus leaders as "selfless connectors" both on- and off-campus. Certainly worth the read for aspiring leaders. #highereducation #higheredleadership #sharedgovernance #leadershipsubstance

REPOST: Before anyone coined the term connector, I embraced sparking conversations between like-minded people in leadership. The essence of my role in executive search is connecting great leaders to great schools and helping both candidates and school partners to become better with each transformative hire. If you are considering headship in independent schools, please read the article I wrote on what to consider as you embark on the search process and continue your leadership journey. #independentschools #k12schools #leadership #executivecoaching #professionaldevelopment

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🔥🚀 Change isn’t always easy, but it’s essential! "Challenges, whether they’re to the business model or to traditional modes of delivering learning, mean college leaders will need to be courageous in making changes to internal operations." https://lnkd.in/gn9njFJz #HigherEducation #Innovation #Leadership #EdTech #OnlineLearning #HigherEdLeadership #HigherEdNews

Why are college presidents leaving their posts at an increasing rate? Discover the key factors behind this turnover trend and explore how faculty can navigate these leadership changes effectively. Are you ready to adapt to the shifting landscape of higher education? https://lnkd.in/grdRi4r9

GOT LEADERSHIP? Changes in leadership within institutions of #highereducation are happening more often than ever before. The importance of effective executive compensation that allows recruitment, reward and retention of mission-focused high-performing leaders is at the core of what we at Casagrande Consulting, LLC are known for. https://lnkd.in/eFGgTe98

"What makes you ready to be a college president?" This compelling question is at the heart of The Chronicle of Higher Education's recent coverage of our study, Competencies for the College Presidency. The article dives into the nuanced findings that emerged from our research, including the growing need for interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience in today's higher education leaders. The study serves not only as a reflection of the current higher education landscape but also as a roadmap for leadership development, informing how boards and institutions can better support and prepare future presidents. Read more about the findings in The Chronicle's article: https://lnkd.in/gJausRnT #HigherEducation #TheChronicle #HigherEdLeadership #LeadershipStudies