What if the key to thriving as a leader is embracing adaptability, purpose, and education?
This week, we’re joined by Carrie Kisker, President of Kisker Education Consulting and Director of the Center for the Study of Community Colleges, for a rich conversation on leadership challenges, community college impact, and the future of learning.
Carrie dives into:
- How community colleges empower students to explore passions affordably and close to home
- The critical pillars under attack in higher education... academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and civic engagement
- Strategies for leaders to balance resistance and innovation amid shifting political and social climates
- The evolving relationship between entrepreneurship and education in career pathways
- Practical advice for emerging leaders on continuous learning, adaptability, and breaking down silos
- How exposure to diverse perspectives fuels inclusive, effective leadership
Whether you’re a leader inside education or beyond, this episode will help you reimagine leadership as a dynamic, impact-driven vocation.
Resources Mentioned:
- Kisker Education Consulting: kiskeredconsulting.com
- Center for the Study of Community Colleges: centerforcommunitycolleges.org
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriekisker
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Community-College-Carrie-Kisker-ebook/dp/B0CGKBVWHL?ref_=ast_author_mpb
