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The Leader Fast Lane - Episode 22 - with Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757845/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Leader Fast Lane, I sit down with Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec for a candid conversation about leadership in one of higher education's most complex environments. Drawing on more than four decades at Texas Tech—as professor, dean, provost, and president—Dr. Schovanec shares practical insights on making difficult decisions, leading through uncertainty, balancing competing stakeholder interests, and keeping an institution focused on its mission. The conversation explores the importance of humility, empathy, strategic thinking, and maintaining hope during times of significant change, offering leadership lessons that apply well beyond higher education.

The Leader Fast Lane - Episode 21 - with Jesse Rudy, Founder/CEO of Redeem International

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757845/fan_mail/new] In this episode, I talk with an old colleague, Jesse Rudy, who is the Founder & CEO of Redeem International, a Christian non-profit dedicated to protecting some of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation.  Jesse is a leader I greatly admire. Listen as he shares about the risks of conflating your profession with your identity, how to deal with anxiety and stress in a healthy, sustainable way, and how to prepare yourself to have difficult conversations.

The Leader Fast Lane - Episode 20 - with Mike Millegan, Founder/CEO of the Millegan Advisory Group

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757845/fan_mail/new] In this episode, I talk with Mike Millegan, an exceptional leader of four decades across several sectors. An alumnus of Angelo State University, Mike considers his time at ASU as formative and foundational to his remarkable career success.

The Leader Fast Lane - Episode 19 - with Cole Johnson, EVP & COO of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757845/fan_mail/new] In this episode, I talk with Cole Johnson, Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operations Officer for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Some highlights include: 6:28 - Seek to improve yourself and other opportunities will come; say "yes"  11:48 - "Brains are sexy": be a lifelong learner 20:54 - Collaboration and competition are needed to achieve big things 32:14 - Make decisions based on values and information on hand, and be willing to pivot if need to 40:00 - Trust your people, and verify with grace 46:58 - For emerging leaders, a strong work ethic and a sense of others-focus are key

The Leader Fast Lane - Episode 18 - with Dennis Mikula, Jr., CEO of the Land Improvement Contractors of America

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757845/fan_mail/new] In this episode, I talk with Dennis Mikula, Jr., CEO of the Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA). Dennis is an accomplished people-focused leader and world-class connector. In the episode, he shares: 5:37 - Leadership is more about people than operations 7:02 - His motto: People First. Purpose Always. Team Over All 11:51 - How to balance tradition and innovation/change 18:57 - How to maintain professional accountability without creating fear 24:06 - Leaders in new roles should focus in listening & relationship-building 35:24 - The importance of constructive conflict 37:41 - The difference between networking and relationship-building