At a time when higher education is under increasing strain, one truth is becoming clear: leadership requires more than passion. It requires purpose.
In the latest episode of Discovering Your Mission, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee sits down with Dr. Darryl Holloman, Vice President for Student Affairs at Spelman College and Chair of NASPA, to explore the evolving realities of leadership in student affairs.
Their conversation highlights a growing challenge across the profession. Burnout, shifting student needs, and increasing institutional pressure. Yet, despite these realities, student affairs remains central to the mission of higher education.
A key theme emerges. The need to move from being viewed as problem solvers to becoming strategic thought partners in shaping institutional direction and student success.
At the core of Dr. Holloman’s perspective is a simple but powerful belief: “Good work stands.”
For emerging leaders, the message is equally clear: run your own race. Leadership is not defined by speed, but by alignment with purpose and readiness for the right opportunity.
This conversation serves as both a reflection and a call to action. For leaders at every level to remain grounded, intentional, and committed to the work that transforms lives.
🎧 Watch the full episode of Discovering Your Mission: https://youtu.be/v-xk87k3hY8
