Many books and seminars exist that define the traits of successful leaders. There are also a number of survey instruments to assess leadership. And all leaders are subject to and involved in established periodic institutional measures and systems to evaluate their leadership. The serious limitation of the various methods and systems of evaluation is that they are either too early or too late to best assure both the continuity and sustainability of one’s leadership in…
How Leaders Shape, Signal, and Build Cultures: A Discussion Guide for Academic Leaders and Their Teams
Among the many desired traits most prized in academic leadership, the ability to shape (or reshape) institutional culture is sometimes overlooked in favor of fiscal acumen, the ability to drive
Lisa Jasinski
May 4, 2026
