ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
Ken Anselment hosts a series of one-on-one conversations with people who have been climbing the leadership mountain in the world of college admissions. Some are nearing the summit. Some are already there. But how did they get there? And what can other climbers learn from their mindsets, habits, and experiences? © Ken Anselment 2024
ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
Carin Smith
Carin Smith, domestic recruitment manager and Chicago regional representative for Beloit College (and a former member of Ken's team at Lawrence who helped him learn how to be an admissions director through a creative partnership she arranged), talks about how to lead without title, and the four reasons why this has been a deliberate choice she has made over her four decades in college admissions. She'll also share three essential perspectives on what makes a good leader.
This episode is dedicated to Molly Arnold (1962-2010), without whom neither host nor guest would be the people or professionals they are today.
Rapid Descent
- Walkout song: Centerfield by John Fogerty
- Best recent read: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
- Eager to read next: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
- Favorite podcast: None, "I'm an audiobook fan."
- Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Cinnamon scones.
- Taking and keeping notes: Lined paper by Rifle and a sharp pencil with eraser.
- Memorable bit of advice: Used delayed send [on emails].
- Bucket list: Chicago Cubs spring training [to which the host replies, "Go Brewers."]
The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment