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Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This study looks at aspects of leadership qualities necessary in today’s climate. The essential competencies for effective presidential leadership are trust building, demonstrating resilience, communications savvy, crafting a cabinet and team building, emotional intelligence, leading with courage, data acumen and resource management.

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From Competency to Resilience: Navigating the Complexities of College Presidencies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the turnover numbers ticking up, those who aspire to a presidency may be asking themselves what professional development opportunities and experiences can best prepare them for a solid fit and long tenure. Perhaps the better question is to ask what skillsets are needed to be successful today.

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Cultivating a Culture of Connection and Care for the Changing Terrain

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Perspectives and expectations based on work from home that began during the COVID-19 pandemic spawned changes in communicating, teaching, and engaging. Added to the work-from-home ethos is a changing culture as younger generations move into senior leadership positions. In-person relationships are being displaced by virtual engagement.

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How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Steve Keating

They care about helping their people be successful, in their careers and in their lives. Self-awareness is the foundation for leadership development so you better be brutally honest with yourself here. Goals are the stuff success is made of and that’s as true in leadership as in any other part of life.

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How to Keep Your Team Engaged

Steve Keating

Effective Communication: • Regularly communicate with your team. Encourage open and transparent communication. Encourage open and transparent communication. Provide Opportunities for Growth: • Offer professional development opportunities, such as training programs, workshops, and conferences. .

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Developing Future Leaders

Steve Keating

Not all people are cut out to be leaders, so it’s important to identify those who have the potential to be successful in leadership roles. Once you’ve identified potential leaders, you need to create a program that will help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful. Provide feedback.

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Not All Leaders Are Leaders

Steve Keating

Here are several more reasons why poor leadership is so common. Lack of Emotional Intelligence Many people in leadership positions lack emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence involves self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication. This often leads them to make decisions that undermine long-term success.