{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Great Leaders Embrace Uncertainty - Dr. Connie Book Elon University","description":" What does it take to lead boldly when the world is telling you to stand down? In this episode of Your Epic Pursuit, host Mike Mooney, CSP sits down with Dr. Connie Book, President of Elon University \u2014 a trailblazing leader who made some of the boldest institutional decisions in higher education during one of the most uncertain periods in modern history. Under Dr. Book's leadership, Elon has been ranked #1 in the nation for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report \u2014 five consecutive years. But the real story is how she got there. In this episode, you'll discover: \u2705 The "force power" framework she learned at The Citadel \u2014 and how it saved Elon during COVID \u2705 Why she signed a $50 million construction deal during the pandemic (and why it was the right call) \u2705 How a nursing program launched in crisis is now sending graduates to Yale, Mass General & Johns Hopkins \u2705 The "swing and miss" culture that makes teams more innovative \u2014 not less accountable \u2705 The 3 Rs every great organization must maintain (from Bank of America CEO Hugh McCall) \u2705 Why the wisdom is always in the group \u2014 and how to harness it without losing speed \u2705 The renting vs. owning mindset shift that will change how you lead, live, and build Whether you lead a team of 5 or an institution of thousands, this conversation will challenge you to stop planning your exit and start building your legacy. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Your Epic Pursuit is a podcast hosted by Mike Mooney, CSP \u2014 leadership performance coach, keynote speaker, and former NASCAR performance professional. Each episode filters through the E.P.I.C. lens: Excellence, Presence, Intentionality, and Curiosity. \ud83d\udccc Chapters: 0:00 \u2013 Introduction: Dr. Connie Book & Elon University 3:00 \u2013 The childcare center: A 20-year idea that finally happened 6:00 \u2013 Innovation is a process, not an aha moment 12:00 \u2013 Swing and miss: Building a culture of bold risk 18:00 \u2013 The 3 Rs: Relevance, Reputation & Reward 20:00 \u2013 The pandemic decision nobody expected 28:00 \u2013 Signing a $50M deal during COVID 31:00 \u2013 Launching nursing during a crisis 33:00 \u2013 The wisdom is in the group 38:00 \u2013 Renting vs. owning: The ownership mindset ","author_name":"Your E.P.I.C Pursuit","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/574380","html":"