Leading in Higher Ed

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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06 March 2025

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 internal and external communications. Right now, there is a need for consistency in upholding values while adapting language to fit the current context, and ensuring that communication remains empathetic and true to the institution's core mission.

More on Leading in Uncertainty from Academic Impressions: https://www.academicimpressions.com/leading-in-the-moment-higher-ed/

Optim Communications: https://optimcommunications.com/

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24 February 2025

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 their leadership capabilities. Engaging and reflective, the podcast invites listeners to delve into their leadership effectiveness, promoting adaptability and success through authentic storytelling and expert insights.

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