Welcome to IngenioUs — where conversations spark innovation and open doors to the future of higher education. Our podcast is a dedicated space for deep dives with the most original minds and active changemakers in academia. Each episode is a journey through the ideas and actions of those at the forefront, pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible in higher ed. Join us as we explore academic innovation, uncovering insights and inspirations from those who dare to think differently.
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Over the past several weeks, we've been delighted toshare the beginning of She Leads the Way —a series of short essays inspired by Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson's conversations with more than thirty women presidents and senior leaders featured on the IngenioUs Podcast. Each essay explores a leadership lesson that surfacedrepeatedly across these remarkable conversations. Today, we're pleased to share…
What does it mean to lead an institution forward without feeling compelled to reinvent it? In this latest episode, Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson sitsdown with Dr. Laurel Bongiorno, the newly appointed president of Hartwick College, to explore a leadership journey shaped by mentorship, appreciative inquiry, collaboration, and a deep commitment to institutional stewardship. Laurel's path to the…
One of the most important leadership lessons I've learned recently didn't come from a boardroom, strategic planning retreat, or leadership conference—it came from a pottery wheel. In this short video reflection, I share how learning ceramics has reminded me of the value of humility, patience, experimentation, and lifelong learning. 📖 Read the full article: https://ingeniousu.wpcomstaging.com/…
What if the most important thing a leader can do is help someone see possibilities they cannot yet see in themselves? In this episode of IngenioUs , Melissa Morriss-Olson sits down with Dr. Isabelle Cherney, President of Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership, humanpotential, and the power of believing in others. Born and raised…
In this episode of IngenioUs , Melissa Morriss-Olson sits down with Dr. Brooke Barnett , President of Rollins College, for a candid and inspiring conversation about authentic leadership, innovation, and the evolving future of higher education. Just months into her presidency, Dr. Barnett reflects on the experiences that shaped her leadership journey—from growing up in rural Kentucky and beginning…
There is a moment in leadership that doesn’t get talked about very often. It’s not the moment when a decision is made. It comes earlier—when something starts to become clear, but not yet to everyone else. In this short video, Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson introduces her latest reflection on this often-overlooked phase of leadership: the space between recognizing a shift and bringing others along.…
In this episode of IngenioUs , I sit down with President Krista L.Newkirk J.D.of the University of Redlands —an extraordinary leader whose journey to the presidency is as compelling as her approach to leadership. From her early years growing up on a cattle ranch in Missouri, to her career as an attorney, to leading complex institutional transformation, Krista’s story is one of resilience,…
What makes a university—and its surrounding city— sticky ? In this episode, David J. Staley explores a powerful concept shaping the future of higher education: stickiness —the ability of a college or university not only to attract students, but to inspire them to stay, build careers, and contribute to the region after graduation. Drawing on a recent consulting experience at a Midwestern…
In a time when higher education is facing profound questions about its value, purpose, and future, what does it take to lead with both clarity and conviction? In this episode of IngenioUs , I sit down with Dr. Summer McGee, president of Lenoir-Rhyne University—a dynamic and forward-thinking leader whose career has been defined by building: building programs, building strategy, and building…
In this episode of IngenioUs , Melissa Morriss-Olson explores a dimension of leadership that doesn’t often get named—but is deeply felt by those in leadership roles. We talk a lot about transparency in leadership. We encourage it. We expect it. And in many cases, we equate it with effective leadership. But what happens when leaders can’t fully share what they know? Drawing from recent…
