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 is smooth, smooth is fast," underpins her approach toward steady, impactful leadership.