Gratitude in University Leadership: Challenges and Insights

In this episode of the podcast, Drumm, serving as both host and guest, explores the theme of thankfulness, particularly focusing on its importance in university leadership. He reflects on the challenges faced by university presidents and the significance of gratitude in overcoming these obstacles. Podcast Highlights Drumm discusses the history of Thanksgiving and its global relevance, underlining the benefits of gratitude, as noted by the Mayo Clinic. Emphasizing the role of thankfulness in difficult times, he relates this to the challenges in higher education, such as university closures and enrollment declines. The importance of acknowledging those in service roles is highlighted, from frontline workers to educators. Drumm offers advice to university presidents on understanding campus dynamics, caring for individuals on campus, and practicing humility. He concludes by expressing personal gratitude to his clients, family, and faith, and extends holiday wishes to all listeners. To read the full show notes and transcript, visit https://changinghighered.com/gratitude-in-university-leadership-challenges About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides consulting for higher education institutions. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website, https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: [email protected] #HigherEducation #HigherEdPodcast #HigherEdLeadership