{"id":9199,"date":"2021-09-29T16:44:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T20:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=9199"},"modified":"2024-12-17T11:54:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:54:56","slug":"faculty-article-the-lens-of-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/faculty-article-the-lens-of-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lens of Leadership: Looking at the World a Different Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lens of Leadership: Looking at the World in a Different Way
\n<\/strong>by Dr. Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA, DM<\/p>\n

As we look back on the past year and a half, we can\u2019t help pondering the lessons we\u2019ve learned. As we rewind and ruminate, we must also reflect on how the substantial shifts in our circumstances have altered our opinions and everyday realities.<\/p>\n

With social media acting as a mirror and microcosm of society, there has been a noticeable increase in leadership initiatives popping up across various platforms. Content focusing on empathy, emotional intelligence<\/a>, and emotive stories is being shared among the masses. Along with the global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting Great Resignation of 2021, the rise of leadership strategies surrounding the importance of mental health topics, psychological safety, and vulnerability in the workplace is vast.<\/p>\n

The chaos of the pandemic has forced all of us to learn new truths that change how we look at ourselves, our work, and the adjustments that need to be addressed. Today, people are emerging out of the silhouettes of social isolation<\/a> and looking to put their best selves forward, facing the future with more than just a glimmer of hope.<\/p>\n

In today’s ever-changing environment, it’s evident that leadership is essential<\/a> and that countless groups are seeking guidance to stay grounded and let the light into their lives.<\/p>\n

Below are five reasons why studying leadership can significantly contribute to your future success.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. A supportive community cohort<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In Goodwin\u2019s Master\u2019s in Organizational Leadership<\/a> (MSOL) program, students meet an array of learners seeking self-discovery and advancement. The MSOL classroom provides a safe space for students to examine high-stakes decisions in a low-stake environment. As a member of an inclusive cohort<\/a>, graduate students are empowered to consider diverse points of view while creating long-lasting connections.<\/p>\n

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    1. An education in the eye of the storm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Change and leadership are central to the situational challenges we all encounter today. To mask or not to mask\u2026 to vaccinate or not to vaccinate\u2026 to stand six feet apart or not to social distance \u2014 these are inquiries that often come into question, and all solutions should be carefully considered by consistent servant leadership. Studying the skills and tactics to make the best decisions for your team and tribe shows consideration for your character, career<\/a>, and impact on the world.<\/p>\n

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      1. A shifting workforce seeks leaders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Now more than ever, new opportunities and revamped industries alike need leaders! According to\u00a0LinkedIn data<\/a>\u00a0(Seaman, 2021), some of the most in-demand sectors of this year include:<\/p>\n