Weekly Wisdom 10/30/23 – Garnett Stokes

Bridget Burns, CEO of the University Innovation Alliance, and Doug Lederman, Editor and Co-Founder of Inside Higher Ed, speak with Dr. Garnett Stokes, University of New Mexico President, on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast. President Stokes talks about the mindset of accepting new leadership challenges, the responsibilities of institutional leaders as employers, required skills for effective leadership, and navigating the small world of higher ed. Topics include:



• President Stokes’ readiness for new leadership opportunities
• How to avoid thinking of management responsibilities as “the dark side”

• Walking the fine line of authenticity

• Building a successful leadership career on honesty and integrity