EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 34 MIN
Dr. Jonathan D. Green, President of Susquehanna University
from Leaders on Leadership · host Academic Search
Dr. Jonathan D. Green, President of Susquehanna University, reflects on a leadership journey shaped by music, scholarship, and a deep commitment to the liberal arts. As a first-year college student, he was unexpectedly asked to manage the college choir—an early leadership experience that opened his eyes to the inner workings of academic life and set him on a path toward higher education leadership. In this episode, Dr. Green discusses how experiences across liberal arts institutions shaped his perspective on mission-driven leadership and draws thoughtful parallels between conducting an orchestra and leading a university. He also offers insight for aspiring leaders on recognizing where their values and institutional purpose align. Read the full episode transcript. Interview recorded February 2026.
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Dr. Jonathan D. Green, President of Susquehanna University, reflects on a leadership journey shaped by music, scholarship, and a deep commitment to the liberal arts. As a first-year college student, he was unexpectedly asked to manage the college choir—an early leadership experience that opened his eyes to the inner workings of academic life and set him on a path toward higher education leadership. In this episode, Dr. Green discusses how experiences across liberal arts institutions shaped his perspective on mission-driven leadership and draws thoughtful parallels between conducting an orchestra and leading a university. He also offers insight for aspiring leaders on recognizing where their values and institutional purpose align. Read the full episode transcript. Interview recorded February 2026.
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