Leadership

Lessons from my own experience leading the merger of administrative operations into a shared services center.

At a recent MOR roundtable, leaders from twelve universities shared differing experiences integrating IT. Here are their practical leadership lessons.

The 5 P’s – Purpose, Picture, Plan, Part, and Practices – provide leaders with a practical roadmap for guiding complex organizational change.

Discover how Newton’s laws of motion apply to leadership habits, reflection, and change through the lens of the MOR Leadership Program.

I learned real transformation comes through self-awareness, grace, accountability, and small, consistent steps.

Leading with intention isn’t about doing more—it’s about being more deliberate in what you choose to do and how you show up.

Many leaders think they understand, but the data suggests we might be making too many assumptions. Here’s how we can flip the script.

In an era where higher education institutions face unprecedented challenges, many leading universities have discovered a powerful catalyst for institutional transformation: leveraging their strategic investment in leadership development. The question is no longer whether to invest in leadership development, but how to maximize its impact across your institution. Those who have answered this question effectively […]

I’ve started pausing more often – not out of hesitation, but because I’m becoming more aware of my patterns, my impact, and my growth as a leader.

I am watching this year’s Paris Olympics for both athleticism and with a leadership development lens. I am looking for coaching and team dynamics.

Intentionally refining habits leads to meaningful personal and leadership growth.

Leading with kindness transforms teams, fosters growth and trust, and is a superpower that elevates leadership, coaching, and collaboration.

People are under stress and feeling threatened. Show appreciation, offer positive feedback, and talk openly.

You made a significant investment in yourself if you fully engaged and participated in a MOR program. The growth of your investment is up to you.

This is a moment to make a compelling case for change. A more integrated organization will optimize resources, improve services, and enhance security.

Leverage tech, rethink processes, and foster collaboration to take meaningful action to boost efficiency and innovation amid ongoing challenges.

In challenging times, it’s crucial to lead from where you are. You can enable staff to lead from where they are. Focus on possibilities and take action.

Recently, I had the opportunity to join Craig Anderson on his popular Executive Evolution podcast. So I wanted to share my perspectives from what was a great and fun discussion. We covered a lot of ground—leadership challenges, decision-making in uncertain times, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way in higher education and beyond. As […]

Successfully integrating administrative organizations across a university is as much about people and culture as technology and budgets. The real key to success lies in a clear purpose, an inclusive process, principled decision-making, and robust communication. MOR’s expertise helps institutions navigate both the technical and human challenges, ensuring that changes are not only implemented but embraced.

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Mark Askren, Executive Leadership Coach with MOR Associates, and former Vice President for IT at the University of Nebraska. Mark may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. Given the current challenging context, leadership is more important than ever. The uncertainty persists regarding what will come next and for how […]