Unstoppable Stories - Episode 17: Impactful Leadership: The Importance of Relationships Throughout Education

In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James is joined by Cory Underwood, a UMGC alumnus and high school assistant principal, to share his powerful story about higher education and leadership.Cory opens up about the educational struggles he faced throughout his life and what it was like pursuing higher education later on. He highlights the importance of building meaningful relationships with students and demonstrates how to make a lasting impact in your community.His story is a true testament to the power of leading by example.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!To learn more about UMGC, visit: UMGC.edu/Unstoppable UMGC.edu/Unstoppable    Host: Nathan JamesGuest(s): Cory UnderwoodTime Stamps & Show Notes: [00:00 - 1:20]: Intro [1:21 - 3:20] What do you love about your job?[3:21 - 7:30 ]: High school struggles [7:31 - 9:00]: The importance of role models [9:00 - 15:22]: Cory Underwoods educational journey [15:23 - 18:30]: The challenges of going back to school[18:31 - 20:38]: Fears of returning to education [20:39 - 24:10]: “What made you join UMGC?”[24:11 - 28:20]: Life stories and lessons[28:21 - 31:00]: Overcoming a fear of failure [31:01 - 34:20]: Finding your “why”[34:21 - 37:15]: “What would your younger self say?”[37:16 - 38:20]: Outro