Weekly Wisdom 5/24/21 - Samuel Stanley

Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance speaks with Samuel Stanley, President of Michigan State University. Dr. Stanley was selected to lead M.S.U. out of difficult circumstances, and his high-profile experience with infectious disease research made him the ideal leader in a pandemic year. He shares his wisdom about balancing safety and administrative concerns, restoring institutional trust, and the mindset of servant leadership. Topics include:

• Recognizing the institution's broader concerns during a public health crisis
• Setting an example through honorable engagement
• Leadership style and the messages it sends
• Impact and encouragement
• It's all about the team