In this inspiring new episode, host Melissa Morriss-Olson sits down with Dr. Patty Lynott, President of RockfordUniversity, to explore how unwavering optimism and strategic risk-taking can transform both careers and institutions.
What You'll Learn:
- How career setbacks can become unexpected launching pads for extraordinary growth.
- Why "hands-off" leadership often produces the most remarkable results.
- The art of spotting and developing untapped potential in others.
- How to build genuine confidence that can withstand any challenge.
- What it takes to lead authentically without playing political games.
- Strategies for maintaininghope during higher education's most uncertain times.
Key Takeaways:
- Confidence is the non-negotiable foundation of effective leadership.
- The best leaders take calculated risks on people others have overlooked.
- Sometimes the jobs we don't get redirect us toward our true calling.
- Authentic leadership becomes possible when you stop building your resume and start serving your mission.
- "Anything is possible" isn't just optimism—it's a practicalleadership philosophy.
About Our Guest: Dr. Patty Lynott serves as President of Rockford University and brings decades of higher education leadership experience, including 15 transformative years atSouthern New Hampshire University. Known for her direct communication style and talent for developing emerging leaders, she's passionate about the vital rolesmall private colleges play in American higher education.
