Leadership

Delegation gives me more time to be strategic and keep services relevant. More importantly, it gives my team room to lead through their own success.

Congratulations to Penn State IT for an over 20-year commitment to investing in leaders with MOR Associates. From Penn State’s first CIO, Gary Augustson, who initiated the partnership with MOR in 2005, to current CIO David Horton, Penn State IT’s senior leaders have made investing in leadership a core part of IT culture.

Cybercriminals count on more than weak passwords & outdated software. They count on hurried decisions, unclear expectations, & hesitating to speak up.

My quiet assumption was the best leaders commanded a room. I’ve come to see introversion as another way to lead.

Becoming what the moment requires was never about rejecting who you have been. It is about expanding who you can become.

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.