When we’ve reached the pinnacle, are we necessarily done? Or is it ok to take another leap, take on another challenge, and work to deliver excellence again? Is it ok? I think for life’s successful individuals, it’s not just OK. It’s a way of life.

When life calls, we need to be prepared to answer the call. There is a reason, and that may just be your purpose.

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Dr. Jon Parrish Peede, the president of Ashland University. They discuss the importance of purpose in leadership, the challenges faced in higher education, and the role of community in fostering character in students.

Jon shares his journey to Ashland, the calling he felt to lead, and the financial pressures that universities face today. He also touches on his service to the United States government through appointments of the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations, and talks about the need for accountability in government funding.

Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales professionals and sales organizations nationwide from their locations in Akron and Columbus, Ohio, in upstate New York and in Jacksonville, Florida

Takeaways

-Higher education plays a crucial role in community development.

-A calling in leadership can come unexpectedly.

-Fear and anxiety are common in leadership roles.

-Life’s calling is intended to help us to be all that we can be

-The landscape of higher education is changing rapidly.

-Ashland University aims to create a unique identity that welcomes diverse perspectives.

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Helpful Links:

Jon Parrish Peede, Ashland University: https://www.ashland.edu/

Sandler by the Ruby Group: https://go.sandler.com/therubygroup/

Bryan Lefelhoc, Owner, Bryan Media Strategies: https://www.bryanmediastrategies.com/