Weekly Wisdom Interview with Georgia State University President Brian Blake
In this episode, Brian Blake, the President of Georgia State University, discusses his career trajectory and the unique perspective he brings to his role. He emphasizes the importance of setting a supportive framework for research enterprise growth and shares his experience at Drexel University where research success was serendipitous. President Blake highlights the integration of career readiness into the classroom from day one and the need for partnerships with industry, government, and graduate schools. He also discusses the influence of different leadership styles and the value of delivering high-quality work. President Blake shares valuable advice he received and recommends the book “Presidencies Derailed” for academic leadership insights.
"Just concentrate on quality, everything else will fall into place." - President Brian Blake
What you will learn -
The college to careers ecosystem
Integrating career readiness into classrooms
The importance of quality
Elevating different leadership journeys
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