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Here you will find knowledge, resources, and musings on topics such as strategy, leadership, higher education, business, and gender equity. These stem from my experiences as a higher education administrator, former management consultant and Fortune 500 leader, and more. Views are my own.
Simone Biles is the epitome of what we at the Goff Strategic Leadership Center call a Strategic Leader. By leveraging the self-awareness she had cultivated in her many years of training, she made the difficult decision to drop out of competition, ultimately leading Team USA to earn a coveted Olympic silver medal in 2021. And, Biles was relentless in creating value, coming back after two years to claim her 8th U.S. National Championship and her 6th all-around title at the world championships.
"There's no time for strategy!"
This is a common refrain I hear from countless professionals -- including those who attend our graduate programs and executive education courses. They are learning new theories, approaches, and tools, but are worried about falling back into old patterns when they return to the office.
I found the article below that has many ideas, but I also wanted to share some of the specific things I do to "make time for strategy"
Recently I shared my perspectives with the folks from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute.
“For Watson, education is all about connection: connecting professors to students, students to material, and material to the real world. Young people are poised to take on an ever-changing world, and Watson believes that strategic navigation of problems, and a problem-finding approach, can help them tackle big issues.”
Several years ago, when I started my research on the advancement of women in academia, I didn't know then how this would become a passion project that would stay with me for years to come.
On #internationalwomenday2021, I was honored to share this piece, co-authored with Women in Business Education CEO, Lisa Leander, for Harvard Business Publishing Education, which shares the updated experiences of current women leaders, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.