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Imagining Bridges to Better Leadership

Imagining Bridges to Better Leadership

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Effective leadership starts with strong communication and connection. Each episode of Imagining Bridges to Better Leadership offers actionable tips, expert advice, and inspiring stories to help you create thriving teams and sharpen your leadership skills. Whether you’re managing a small business, leading a team in higher education, or driving growth in a midsized organization, this show is for you.

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  • Yolanda W. Page: Leading Institutions With Vision, Resilience, and Purpose

    Yolanda W. Page: Leading Institutions With Vision, Resilience, and Purpose
    Feb 19 2026
    About Yolanda W. Page:Yolanda W. Page, Ph.D., is the eighth president of Stillman College, West Alabama's only four-year HBCU, a role she has held since July 2023. With more than 30 years of higher education experience, she brings transformational leadership focused on growth, innovation, and student success.Under her leadership, Stillman has increased enrollment and fundraising, improved student retention, and earned designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Dr. Page has forged strategic partnerships with organizations including Google, the United Way of West Alabama, Getty Images, and SodexoMagic, and launched initiatives such as AI certification for students and the first charter school hosted by an Alabama HBCU. She has also helped bring major HBCU athletic tournaments and workforce and community programs to West Tuscaloosa.Previously, Dr. Page served as Provost at Savannah State University and as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Dillard University, where she helped secure more than $40 million in grants, guided new graduate programs, and led successful accreditation efforts. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from Louisiana State University and serves on several boards, including the UNCF Board of Directors and the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority. She is married to David D. Page and is the mother of two children, William and Brooke.In this episode, Kevin and Yolanda W. Page discuss:Leadership challenges and opportunities in today’s higher education landscapeThe vital role of HBCUs in serving first-generation and first-in-family college studentsHow resilient institutions navigate uncertainty, funding pressures, and changeCreating flexible, non-linear pathways to student success beyond traditional timelinesLeading with trust, accountability, and servant leadershipKey Takeaways:Resilient institutions are built on purpose, not circumstance. Organizations that endure through decades of change do so because their mission remains clear and deeply connected to the people they serve, even in seasons of uncertainty and disruption.Leadership in higher education requires seeing students as individuals, not timelines. When institutions recognize that each student’s path may be direct or indirect, access and persistence increase without lowering expectations or standards.Strong leadership depends on humility and ownership. Acknowledging mistakes, addressing gaps in information, and being willing to pivot builds trust within teams and models accountability across the organization.Sustainable impact comes from shared leadership. Inviting diverse perspectives into decision-making strengthens outcomes, reduces blind spots, and keeps institutions aligned with both their mission and community needs.“You look for a diversity of personalities at the table with you. Because when you are thinking through a problem or a scenario, you want people who are going to see it from different angles, from different aspects of it.” – Yolanda W. PageConnect with Yolanda W. Page:Website: https://stillman.edu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-w-page-7ab5a74b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yolanda.w.page Connect with Kevin Neal:Website: https://drkdneal.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNSEmail: coachkd63@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63
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    27 Min.
  • Phillip Bogolub: The Gift of Not Having Everything in Leadership

    Phillip Bogolub: The Gift of Not Having Everything in Leadership
    Feb 12 2026

    About Phillip Bogolub:

    Phillip Bogolub is the originator of The Mindfully Immersive Communication System of "AJANOI"(Ahjha-noy). As a one-man powerhouse with an engineering degree and an MBA, Phillip has developed a unique mindful imaging technique that empowers individuals to find answers within themselves. Ideal for companies invested in their people's well-being, Phillip incorporates music, sound, singing, and colored spectrums of light into his unique training, providing a holistic approach to corporate wellness. Delivering mindfully immersive employee engagement to create the change-maker leaders and millions of employees worldwide are looking for.


    In this episode, Kevin and Phillip Bogolub discuss:

    • The gift of not having everything in life and leadership
    • Gratitude for simple necessities over material excess
    • Scarcity as a catalyst for creativity and innovation
    • Using imagination, faith, and vision to move through uncertainty
    • Surrounding yourself with supportive people and collaborative mentors

    Key Takeaways:

    • Not having everything can be a gift. Scarcity forces us to look at what we already have and discover how much we can create from limited resources.
    • Gratitude for simple things changes how we lead. Noticing basics—health, shelter, relationships—shifts focus from constant comparison to grounded contentment.
    • Constraints are catalysts for creativity. When money, tools, or support are limited, leaders are pushed to innovate, adapt, and see new possibilities.
    • Vision and faith sustain you when the path is unclear. Imagination, prayer, and inner conviction help leaders keep moving even when plans fall apart.
    • The right people make the journey possible. Surrounding yourself with encouraging, values-aligned partners and mentors helps you persist when progress feels slow.


    "Surround yourself with positive people. Surround yourself with the supportive people… Seek out the people that you need, and it's all going to be working out for you." – Phillip Bogolub


    Connect with Phillip Bogolub:

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bogolubrecords

    Website: https://www.lightpipe.media/



    Connect with Kevin Neal:

    Website: https://drkdneal.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS

    https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

    Email: coachkd63@gmail.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63

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    48 Min.
  • Bradley Barrick: “And Me” Leadership, Culture, and Community

    Bradley Barrick: “And Me” Leadership, Culture, and Community
    Feb 5 2026

    About Bradley Barrick:

    Dr. Bradley Barrick is the seventh president of Montcalm Community College, where he leads with a commitment to access, excellence, and community impact. But his leadership doesn’t stop at the campus gates. He also serves as an Army National Guard officer, bringing a disciplined, mission-driven mindset shaped by service to something bigger than himself.


    In addition to that, Dr. Barrick wears another critical hat as the Executive Director of Communications and Executive Director of Government and Military Relations—operating at the intersection of influence, advocacy, and alignment. Whether he’s shaping institutional voice, strengthening partnerships, or navigating complex systems, his work reflects a deep understanding that leadership is about trust, clarity, and responsibility.


    In this episode, Kevin and Bradley Barrick discuss:

    • Championing culture as a core leadership responsibility
    • Translating military leadership principles into civilian institutions
    • Breaking down silos through shared equity leadership
    • Keeping students at the center of organizational decisions
    • Leading with service, humility, and long-term vision

    Key Takeaways:

    • Culture does not change through words alone. Leaders shape culture by modeling behaviors, building trust, and consistently reinforcing values through everyday decisions rather than mission statements or slogans.
    • Leadership becomes more effective when power is shared intentionally. Inviting diverse voices into decision-making strengthens accountability, reduces silos, and creates a sense of ownership across teams and departments.
    • Student-centered leadership requires constant realignment. When organizations lose sight of why they exist, blame and fragmentation grow, but returning to mission helps teams move forward together.
    • The most meaningful leadership impact often happens quietly. Investing in people, mentoring future leaders, and opening doors for others creates transformation that outlasts titles, rankings, and short-term wins.


    "Part of my success is talent development, and so I'm really investing in my team, and really there's that next generation of leaders." – Bradley Barrick


    Connect with Bradley Barrick:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleybarrick/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.bradleyjbarrick/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montcalmccpresident/



    Connect with Kevin Neal:

    Website: https://drkdneal.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS

    https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

    Email: coachkd63@gmail.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63

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    45 Min.
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