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The New York Times Higher Ed Leaders Forum: The Leadership "User Manual"

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In the 2017 American Council on Education study on the college presidency, a large majority - 61% - lamented that there's "never enough money" to do their jobs effectively. College presidents are expected to fundraise, find ways to drastically cut from the bottom line while maintaining a high quality product, keep tuition low while public funding is also at an all-time low, and find ways to innovate and present a competitive advantage to attract a dwindling pool of students to campus. In the same survey, 65% of presidents said they spend a majority of their times on budgeting/financial management, and 58% spend a majority of their time fundraising. In addition to managing money, there's a myriad of other responsibilities of a college president - St. Charles Community College in Missouri lists 112 of them. From community and government relations to academic issues and student affairs, managing accreditation and board relations to strategic planning and enrollment management, a college president must be enterprising, forward-thinking and in touch with the needs of a number of stakeholders.

Despite all of these things, and a remarkably high rate of turnover in the college presidency, there a number of leaders who are not just staying afloat, but leading the way on their campuses. Here are our four-year college leaders to watch in 2018 and beyond (note: community college leaders are recognized on a separate list in April):

Sharon Gaber, President, University of Toledo

When public institutions in Ohio last year they'd found $1 billion in cost savings, the University of Toledo was highlighted in particular for its savvy with advancing cost-reform plans, specifically around consolidated purchasing and salary structuring. Undoubtedly, Sharon Gaber, an economist with a background in city and regional planning, is at least partially to thank.

As a provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas prior to her arrival at the University of Toledo, she led efforts to target student attendance as a retention strategy. And Toledo's first woman president, whose research interests include community needs assessment of marginalized populations, Gaber has honed in on student success in her first two years at the helm of the university.

Harold L. Martin Sr., Chancellor, North Carolina A&T University

From athletics, and a football program that recently won its bowl game after an undefeated season, to surging enrollment and a nationally recognized engineering program, North Carolina A&T is bucking the doom-and-gloom rhetoric surrounding higher education at large, and historically black, colleges and universities in general. And if you ask a number of his presidential peers "who's the one president no one is really talking about, but they should be," Martin would be a favorite pick.

In 2014, Martin proposed a plan to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to enroll more out-of-state students to boost enrollment at NC A&T. System universities must admit at least 82% of their incoming freshmen from North Carolina, but Martin wanted permission to increase the out-of-state enrollment cap to 25%, focusing heavily on students with an interest in STEM fields, with no cap engineering school enrollment. With the additional tuition dollars, he planned to re-invest in programs that would support scholarships and additional recruitment and retention efforts for in-state students. The plan was approved, and the school is thriving, seeing record enrollments in a climate in which many institutions are reporting declines.

Becky Takeda-Tinker, President, Colorado State University-Global Campus

Becky Takeda-Tinker is becoming a leader in policy discussions around online learning. And as president of one of the nation's few fully-online state universities(there may be a growing trend towards this model; California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed a bill authorizing an online state community college), she is perfectly positioned to provide thought leadership on the subject. She is also a big advocate for using data in innovative ways to not only demonstrate, but create value for students, and is leading efforts to collaborate with alternative credential providers, which we see as one of the leading trends for 2018 , to re-imagine the way adult learners are served.

Likewise, Takeda-Tinker is heavily involved with the local PK-12 district, as a member of the District Accountability Committee for the Douglas County (CO) District, and she serves as l eadership vice chairman and board member of the South Metro Denver Chamber. Her involvement is the perfect example of the need for college presidents to be involved from the cradle to the workforce to make sure students are getting everything they need from higher ed to participate fully in society.

Bob Fisher, President, Belmont University

In an August editorial in the university's student newspaper, Belmont University President Bob Fisher was lauded for his leadership in definitely condemning hate and setting a tone of no tolerance on incendiary behavior by students on campus. After saying the university's enemies are "ignorance, disrespect from anyone, hate, bigotry and prejudice" in an August campus address and expelling a freshman student for posting "a violent and racist Snapchat" the previous fall, Fisher earned the respect of students while underscoring the Christian university's emphasis on inclusion.

In a climate in which college presidents find themselves ousted over a lack of response to racial incidents and protests on campus, and in which still others face criticism for being out of touch with students, the ringing endorsement of Fisher by students serves as a reminder that learners not only make up an institution's largest constituency, but they are also perhaps the most important cog of the higher ed business model.

Ruth Simmons, President, Prairie View A&M University

Ruth Simmons is the first female president of Prairie View A&M University -- the latest in a long line of firsts for the former TIME Magazine best college president recognition. She has served as an administrator at esteemed institutions Princeton University, Spelman College and Smith College -- where, as president, she instituted the United States' first engineering program at a women's college -- before making history as the first African-American president of an Ivy League institution when she took the reins at Brown University in 2001. She was responsible for implementing need-blind admissions at the prestigious university, and led a $1.6 billion fundraising effort.

Simmons, who initially only planned to serve as Prairie View's president on an interim basis, saying she was "old" and "tired," is gearing up for her third act as a college president, inspired by the determination of the students on campus to "better themselves," according to a recent article in the Texas Tribune . Her focus is on recruiting the nation's top researchers to join the faculty, as the institution looks to grow its enrollment by 33% over the next three years.

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5 higher ed leaders to watch in 2018 (and beyond)

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In the 2017 American Council on Education study on the college presidency, a large majority - 61% - lamented that there's "never enough money" to do their jobs effectively.

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Link to Leadership Philosophy Statements. Key examples to look for when writing a leadership philosophy statement.

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Core values that every academic advisor should have in order to be a productive leader!

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Effectively learning what it takes to be a good leader in higher education.

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Lessons from Education Leadership: Higher Ed

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Lessons from Education Leadership: Higher Ed

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Dan Greenstein, Director of the Gates Foundation's Postsecondary Success Program, leads a conversation with education leaders on experiences and lessons in higher education. Participating in the discussion are Mark Becker, President of Georgia State University, and Karen Stout, President of Achieving the Dream.

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Lessons from Education Leadership: Higher Ed

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Higher education establishments are undergoing a phenomenal amount of change driven by the various stakeholders (e.g. Government, students and local communities). Traditionally, universities have been governed on a collegiate basis, focusing on developing knowledge both in the students attending and through research activities. This has promoted a very insular environment, with reward (e.g. promotion, etc.) given to those individuals excelling in a particular field. Universities now have to conduct their activities in a more business-like manner and, as such, need a concerted effort by all to succeed. Academics and support staff struggle, on occasions, to identify what it is they are trying to do and even to identify who the customers are. This paper will investigate the role of leadership in creating vision, communicating policy and deploying strategy throughout a higher education establishment. The European Foundation for Quality Management's Excellence Model will be examined as a possible vehicle for improving leadership in higher education. A case study will be used which will demonstrate how a change in leadership style has generated improvement in a higher education faculty.

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What makes a good leader? In my opinion...

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What makes a good leader? In my opinion...

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Many experts across countless leadership books and articles agree on certain principles required for leading a team to greatness, but when it comes down to it, the most important factor is whether or not the leader is getting the job done.

My philosophies on leadership have evolved over time through research, experiences in combat as a Navy SEAL and from my successes and failures running my own businesses. I believe that the best leaders are passionate about developing the emerging leaders around them, they constantly work to improve their emotional intelligence and know that a strong team culture is the foundation for accomplishing the mission. They are in a perpetual state of preparation and embrace the inevitable changes their businesses will face.

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Finding what kind of leader you are. This can help you better yourself as a leader by pinpointing what style of leadership you practice.

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5 Different Types of Leadership Styles | Brian Tracy

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25 TED Talks that help Higher Education Administrators to become a better leader. Exploring different aspects of what makes a good leader...leader to lead to students.

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If you're the owner of a business or someone in a management position, then you know how often employees, colleagues, and partners turn to you when they have questions, concerns, or need advice. Not only that, you're also depended on to make extremely important decisions.

That's why it's important to constantly improve your leadership skills. And what better way to become a better leader than by watching TED lectures from these amazing and brilliant 25 individuals?

Dudley, leadership development coordinator at the University of Toronto, Scarborough and founder of Nuance Leadership Development Services, believes that leadership should be about the "lollipop moment." In this lighthearted speech, Dudley defines "lollipop moments" as the times when you've made someone else's life better.

Israeli conductor and business consultant Itay Talgam highlights six renowned conductors to illustrate why leaders should be like conductors. They are able to bring dozens of various instruments together through passion and respect to create harmony.

In this powerful speech, Fields Wicker-Miurin--founder of Leader's Quest--reminds us that there is no such thing as a leadership manual. There are, however, stories of remarkable local leaders that we can use as sources of inspiration.

Sinek, author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, shares a simple model on how to become an inspirational leader: Start with a circle, and start with "Why?" Sinek uses examples like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Apple to illustrate why this is effective.

Margaret Heffernan is the former CEO of five different businesses. In this unique talk, she argues that organizations need to rethink the "superchicken model," where value is only placed on star players. She reminds us that, "Companies don't have ideas. Only people do."

David Logan, author and co-founder and senior partner of CultureSync, explains that humans naturally form tribes, whether in school or in the workplace. If you understand these tendencies, you can become a better individual and leader.

Nigel March, author of Fit, Fifty, and Fired-Up; Fat, Forty, and Fired; and Overworked and Underlaid, states in this speech that investing in work-life balance isn't as complicated as it appears. It's all about making smaller changes that can have a positive impact on your work, relationships, and even life.

CD Baby founder Derek Sivers shows some footage of an unsuspecting man dancing by himself in this three-minute speech that proves how leaders can start a movement -- even if it just starts with you dancing like a fool in a public.

Harvard Business School professor Amy Cuddy explains how our body language doesn't just affect how others see us, it can also change how we view ourselves. "Power posing," standing in a posture of confidence, can make us more successful because it boosts our confidence levels.

Tony Robbins, a pioneering life coach, describes the "invisible forces" that motivate all of our actions, so that we can contribute more and understand others better.

Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares some of the most important lessons he learned about leadership during his military career. They include being able to listen to others, so that you can learn and lead a diverse group towards a common goal.

On her first day as principal of a failing Philadelphia high school, Linda Cliatt-Wayman quickly learned that being a leader is more than just "laying down the law." In this uplifting speech, Cliatt-Wayman presents three principles that helped her turn around her struggling school.

Facebook's COO examines why there are so few women in powerful positions and provides three priceless pieces of advice that women need to use when attempting to join the C-suite.

Author, blogger, and marketing guru Seth Godin describes why leaders should stand out, and why even the most off-the-wall ideas can become the most successful ones.

Angela Lee Duckworth left her consulting job to teach seventh grade at a New York City public school. She discovered that the most successful students have grit, not intelligence. In this speech, Duckworth describes why self-control, perseverance, and interest in long-term goals are so important.

If you've been using the traditional reward systems to motivate team members then you've been doing it all wrong. Career analyst Dan Pink describes what really motivates people, which starts with illuminating stories.

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden shares the advice and values that he passed onto his players at UCLA. One of the most important lessons he taught is that success is more than just winning.

Fred Swaniker, a TED Fellow and founder of the African Leadership Network, lived in Ghana, Gambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe before the age of 18. He noticed that in societies with strong institutions, leaders might not be able to make much of a difference. But in societies with weak institutions, leaders have the power to make or break a country.

After spending 25 years observing leaders in action, Roselinde Torres shares the three most important questions that every aspiring leader needs to ask if he or she wants to succeed.

Tom Wujec is a Fellow at Autodesk and the author of Five-Star Mind: Games and Puzzles to Stimulate Your Creativity and Imagination. In this talk, Wujec presents the "marshmallow challenge." This team-building exercise challenges groups to compete to build the tallest freestanding structure, using only dry spaghetti, one yard of tape, and a marshmallow. He believes this game can generate fresh ideas and build rapport.

This is what inspired my article " 12 Tips on How to Be a Better Leader." One of the most important aspects of being a successful leader is having an amazing team.

Psychologist and CEO of Good Think Inc. Shawn Achor explains why it's backwards for us to spend our lives working in order to be happy. Instead, we should be happy first, which in turn will increase productivity and make us more successful.

Want to make your speech more inspiring and motivational? Then watch this speech from CEO and author of Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations that describes how your speeches can have a greater impact.

One day, business innovator Nilofer Merchant didn't have time for a meeting. Instead, she met with this individual while she walked her dog, which changed her life. In this talk, Merchant explains how out-of-the box ideas can be beneficial in your life.

Marketer, analyst, and author of the bestselling book 8 to Be Great condenses a two-hour speech into a three and half-minute talk that quickly unveils the real secrets to success.

Yves Morieux is a senior partner at BCG. In this speech, he explains why so many people are unhappy and disengaged in the workplace. To change that, Yves presents six simple rules that leaders should use to increase engagement.

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25 TED Talks That Will Make You a Better Leader

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If you're the owner of a business or someone in a management position, then you know how often employees, colleagues, and partners turn to you when they have questions, concerns, or need advice. Not only that, you're also depended on to make extremely important decisions. That's why it's important to constantly improve your leadership skills.