Who Wins the Crown?
Why Today’s Presidential Searches Favor Stability Over Vision
“Once you make it to campus, it’s a beauty contest.” That memorable line was shared with me nearly two decades ago by an executive leader who was earnestly seeking a college presidency. Despite many trips down the runway, he never captured that elusive presidential post and has since retired from campus leadership.
I often wonder what he would make of presidential searches in 2025.
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