Let's face it, the life of a higher education pro is not for those without a lot of get up and go. It takes a singular mix of dedication, initiative, and creativity to balance a schedule that at any particular time can include faculty management, budgeting requirements, a research load, departmental responsibilities, and—most importantly—student development. As a result, academic professionals work an average of 61 hours per week, often running the risk of burning the candle at both ends and ending up with diminishing returns as chronic multitasking chips away at human capital.
Leading Like Lasso: Leadership Skills That Build and Sustain Positive Organizational Culture
On his first day coaching English football, Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, walks into the locker room with no playbook, no soccer experience, and no intention of pretending he
Deborah Erickson and Katie Fischer
September 2, 2025
