Consultant Insights

Turning Insights into Effective Action Planning

By: Maureen Anderson, FAAC®, Vice President of Consulting and Compliance Effective leadership is vital for navigating uncertain times. It requires cultivating a growth mindset, keen listening skills, and a willingness to take strategic steps toward action planning. In this three-part series, members of the Financial Aid Services leadership team explore one key dimension at a […]

Listen Up: How Listening is a Leadership Superpower

Effective leadership is vital for navigating uncertainty—especially in higher education. In this three-part series, members of the Financial Aid Services leadership team explore key leadership behaviors that support institutional resilience and team performance. In part one, we explored the foundation of a growth mindset. Now, we turn to the next essential behavior: the ability to […]

The Advantage of a Growth Mindset in Higher Education

By: Nicole Verrett, Vice President of Business Development Effective leadership is vital for navigating uncertainty regardless of industry. In this three-part series, members of the Financial Aid Services leadership team explore key leadership behaviors that support institutional resilience and team performance. We’re starting with a foundational perspective: while few doubt the impact of a growth […]

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