Interview with California State University Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester
In today's episode of the "Innovating Together Podcast”, Doug and Bridget are speaking with Dr. Jolene Koester, who is the interim Chancellor of the California State University System. She is also the former president of California State University, Northridge.
Dr. Koester discussed the importance of building trust. This is especially true when it comes to leadership. Leaders must build trust in order to lead effectively. Without trust, people will not follow, and the leader will not be successful. She also discusses the importance for leaders to recognize the divide between the system and the campus. This is why it is essential for leaders to spend time with the system office and understand how it works and who the people are. Overall, leadership is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Leaders must be willing to recognize the differences between the system and the university and adjust their approach accordingly.
Leaders need to be willing to take risks and make decisions that will benefit their organization. They need to be prepared to face challenges and failure and learn from their mistakes, as well as be open to feedback and criticism, as this can help them become more effective and successful. This will help ensure that the team is working towards a common goal and can achieve success.
One of the books that Dr. Koester recommends most often is “The Advantage” by Patrick Lencioni, which discusses the importance of having a small leadership team and avoiding the temptation to add people just to avoid making people feel bad. He also emphasized the importance of finding joy in leadership, as it can be a challenging and demanding role.
What you will learn -
- Build trust to lead effectively
- Why you should seek advice
- Leadership requires understanding
- Why it is important to lead from your values
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