How Crises Make Us Lead (and Feel)
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As a higher education leader who was at the helm of universities during two major disasters—Tulane University in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and Case Western Reserve University in the first year of the pandemic—I get asked all the time which crisis was worse. It seems neither sensible nor productive to make such a comparison. What I can do is compare and contrast the leadership each required and share key insights I gained during both crises.
Originally published: January 31, 2022
Author: Scott S. Cowen
Position: President Emeritus
Institution: Tulane University
Published by: Inside Higher Ed