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.
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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.
Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes, President of California State University, Los Angeles
Leaders on Leadership
33 minutes 9 seconds
5 months ago
Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes, President of California State University, Los Angeles
Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes leads with a steady hand and an open heart, a necessity in a presidency shaped by disruption, challenge, and change. As President of Cal State LA and Chair of the Academic Search Board, she shares what it means to lead through volatility while staying rooted in purpose and guided by student success. From early experiences in residence life to her reflections on building authentic teams and redefining campus culture post-COVID, Dr. Eanes brings clarity and candor to the realities of higher education leadership. Her story is one of resilience, mentorship, and the daily choice to lead with intention, even when the path for higher education is uncertain. Interview recorded June 2025. Read the full episode transcript.
Leaders on Leadership
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.
