Everyday Leadership with Lindsay Hayasaka

In this episode, we sit down with PUC’s academic dean to talk about women in leadership and what it means to lead well within higher education. Drawing from her own journey, she reflects on the importance of visibility, mentorship, and support for women, while also challenging the idea that leadership only comes with a title. Together, we explore how leadership can be practiced from anywhere on campus. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Her path into academic leadership and lessons learned along the way Why leadership isn’t limited to formal roles or titles Common challenges women face in leadership—and how to navigate them How faculty and staff can encourage and support women leaders The role of mentorship, representation, and everyday influence Why Listen This conversation offers thoughtful insight for anyone shaping campus culture. Whether you lead from a formal position or through daily influence and service, this episode invites faculty and staff to reflect on how leadership is modeled, shared, and supported—and how we can create space for women to lead with confidence and purpose.