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President Series · #381

Why Leaders Fail: Human Treachery & Leadership Crucibles - with Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College

Dr. Gayle Beebe, President · Westmont College

Jul 13, 2025 37 min
Why Leaders Fail: Human Treachery & Leadership Crucibles - with Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How has Dr. Beebe maintained leadership freshness over 18 years as president?

  • 02

    What disciplines contribute to sustainable leadership longevity?

  • 03

    How did Peter Drucker influence his approach to leadership development?

  • 04

    What are the "crucibles" that shape effective leaders?

  • 05

    How is Westmont College addressing AI & educational innovation?

  • 06

    Developing & deploying highly effective executive teams

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In this episode, President Series #381, Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,

YOUR guest is Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College & Author of The Crucibles That Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How has Dr. Beebe maintained leadership freshness over 18 years as president?
  • What disciplines contribute to sustainable leadership longevity?
  • How did Peter Drucker influence his approach to leadership development?
  • What are the "crucibles" that shape effective leaders?
  • How is Westmont College addressing AI & educational innovation?

Topics include:

  • Developing & deploying highly effective executive teams
  • Creating a personal "aspiring edge" that prevents stagnation
  • Balancing the liberal arts tradition with innovative programs
  • Implementing a human-centered approach to leadership
  • Managing the business of higher education with mission focus
  • Addressing enrollment challenges in today's higher education landscape
  • Cultivating disciplined leadership practices that withstand challenges

For EdUp Supporters only via the extended conversation:

  • The "12 principles" for outlasting opposition in leadership
  • Understanding & confronting "human treachery" in organizations
  • Recognizing the difference between saboteurs & charlatans
  • Cultivating emotional presence during organizational change
  • Navigating the coming enrollment cliff & adaptation strategies
  • Balancing financial management with educational mission

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