Leading in Higher Ed

Academic Impressions•academicimpressions.alitu.com

Candid conversations with higher education leaders, innovators, and change agents about how their leadership—how they do the hard work of moving their initiatives, departments, and institutions forward. Hosted by Academic Impressions with Beth Rotach and Amit Mrig. Academic Impressions is the leading organization in building the capacity of higher education leaders. Academic Impressions partners with colleges and universities across North America to foster leadership development and building institutional capacity for innovation and growth. www.academicimpressions.com

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Episodes

Transformative Leadership: From Disruption to Harmony with Lesley Reid

In this podcast episode, Lesley Reid, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Alabama, discusses her leadership journey, focusing on the roles she has held during and through transition. She shares her strategies to incorporate diverse voices and build policies collaboratively in the service of rebuilding trust. Lesley's open-door policy and immersive engagement with faculty members highlight her commitment to creating inclusive and participatory leadership. Her motto, "slow i...

Jun 13, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Leadership through Accompaniment with Annmarie Caño

In this episode, Annmarie Caño, a professor of psychology and former Dean, and a coach with Academic Impressions, discusses the concept of leadership through accompaniment. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, listening, and understanding the perspectives of both those above and below in the organizational hierarchy. As a coach, Caño highlights the challenges faced by those leading from the middle, such as department chairs and associate provosts, particularly in times of uncertainty. By fo...

May 15, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Building Leaders: Boise State's Journey of Transformation with Stephanie Ritchie Breach and Michelle Payne

In this podcast episode, leaders from Boise State University discuss their pioneering work in developing effective leaders and leadership development structures. Michelle Payne, Vice Provost for Academic Leadership and Faculty Affairs, and Stephanie Ritchie Breach, Director of Faculty Success and Development, share their experiences of shifting the culture of leadership at their institution. They emphasize the importance of equipping department chairs for success and how their combined efforts p...

Apr 22, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Navigating Chaos: Effective Communication in Turbulent Times

In this episode, Beth Rotach and Amit Mrig with Academic Impressions talk with the founder of Optim Communications, Joanna Rosenthal, to discuss the complexities of communication within institutions during times of uncertainty. We discuss the challenges leaders face when conveying messages amid federal actions and executive orders that lack clarity. Highlighting the importance of maintaining transparency without exposing institutions to unnecessary risks, and share insights into balancing intern...

Mar 06, 2025•42 min

Leading in Higher Ed: Preview

Learn more about our podcast from Academic Impressions. We'll meet with leaders and talk about their challenges, ask tough questions, and share what we're hearing and learning about leading in higher ed today. The podcast promises to go beyond surface-level discussions, featuring real stories about decision-making and leadership styles in challenging environments. Central to these conversations is Academic Impressions' Five Paths to Leadership model, a tool for leaders to understand and improve ...

Feb 24, 2025•2 min

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