Joffery Gaymon

Season Finale: Dr. Joffery Gaymon,  Vice President for Enrollment at Auburn University, shares what it's like (and what it takes) to make the jump to one of the biggest roles at one of the most recognizable institutions in the U.S. She shares the essential and timeless tools to keep in your toolbox, whatever your ambitions may be, as well as how to keep yourself focused and grounded as the work gets tougher. (And there may be a reference to teaching spin classes.)

Rapid Descent

• Walkout sons: Special by Lizzo
• Best recent read: Campus Economics: How Economic Thinking Can Help Improve College and University Decisions by Sandy Baum and Michael McPherson, a gift from Sam Waterson at RHB.
• Eager to read next: "I have to finish that one."
• Favorite podcast: Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children
• Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Anything with brunch ... with a mimosa on the side
• What she uses to take and keep notes: old fashioned pen and legal pad, and Evernote
• Memorable bit of advice: there are actually three (1) We are always called to serve. (2) When you're in a position of leadership, be mindful of what you say, because what you say carries authority. (3) Every time you go to a meeting, it's a like a zoo: everybody brings their own monkey. Your job is to not leave with anybody else's monkeys.
• Bucket list: Write a book.

Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.

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The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment