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In this episode of Lead With YOU , Dr. Nicole R. Robinson explores what it truly means to navigate a leadership transition. It’s not just about starting a new job or stepping into a new title — real transition involves shifts in identity, culture, expectations, and internal alignment. Nicole unpacks the hidden emotional and organizational layers leaders face in their first months and why misreadin...

Episode 2: The One Thing New Academic Leaders Forget to Do Lead With YOU Podcast | Hosted by Dr. Nicole Robinson In this episode of the Lead With YOU podcast, Dr. Nicole R. Robinson dives into one of the most overlooked components of academic leadership transitions: culture . Newly appointed Deans, Chairs, Provosts, and other higher ed leaders are often coached to conduct listening tours, schedule...

I almost didn’t hit record. Like many academic leaders, I wanted it to be polished, perfectly timed, and perfectly executed. But then I remembered the kind of leadership I believe in—and the kind I teach. In this very first episode, I’m sharing why I stopped waiting for perfect and chose to begin anyway. You’ll hear the real story behind this podcast, the moments that almost derailed it, and what...