About Jack Corby:

Jack Corby is the Vice President of Stevens Strategy, LLC. Jack leads the firm’s day-to-day operations, business development, and relationship management, and supports the team of consultants in their work with our clients. Jack holds a B.A. in Policy Studies from Elon University.

In this episode, Kevin and Jack Corby discuss:

• Challenges in higher education
• Adapting to student needs
• Importance of imagination in education
• Jack Corby's career journey
• Strategies for institutional success in higher education

Key Takeaways:

• Institutional leadership begins with understanding a unique identity. When educational leaders deeply explore what makes their institution special, they create pathways for meaningful student engagement and organizational distinctiveness.
• Listening is more than gathering information — it's a strategic tool. True leadership happens when leaders actively seek to understand perspectives before proposing solutions, creating collaborative environments that drive meaningful change.
• Innovation requires courage to reimagine traditional boundaries. Successful leaders aren't constrained by existing systems but see potential where others see limitations, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and adaptation.
• Embracing complexity creates educational resilience. By meeting students where they are and remaining flexible in approach, leaders demonstrate that education is not about maintaining structures, but about empowering individual potential and community needs.

"Always say yes. You never know where an opportunity is going to lead. You never know where a door is going to get opened." – Jack Corby

Connect with Jack Corby:

Website: https://stevensstrategy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-corby/

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Website: https://drkdneal.com

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https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

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