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Faculty‑to‑Leader Transitions | Dr. Dorine Lawrence-Hughes (S1 E16)

Faculty‑to‑Leader Transitions | Dr. Dorine Lawrence-Hughes (S1 E16)

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This episode explores how coaches can support faculty as they step into leadership roles in higher education, from department chair to dean. Dr. Tim Jansa and Dr. Dorine Lawrence‑Hughes discuss mindset shifts, identity, staff dynamics, and the transition from contributor to manager and leader.
If you coach or lead in colleges and universities, this conversation offers practical insights you can use right away.

In the Season 1 finale of Coaching in Higher Education, Tim and Dorine dive into:
Why faculty‑to‑leader transitions are so common yet often under‑supported
Understanding leadership as both a skill and a discipline
Moving from individual contributor to manager to visionary leader
Navigating identity, allegiance, and “going over to the dark side” of administration
Managing staff dynamics and building respectful relationships
Balancing research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities
Building a supportive bench of peers, mentors, and coaches
Designing a healthier coaching and leadership‑development ecosystem in higher ed

Learn more about this episode, our guest, and coaching for higher‑education leaders at: https://leadershipimagined.com/podcast/#lawrencehughes
Leadership Imagined: https://leadershipimagined.com

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