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S03E21 - Ken Eisner on Global Trends in Education, the Workforce, and Leadership | Ken Eisner

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In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ken Eisner. Ken is currently a Consulting Advisor with Avathon Capital, a Special Partner at Good Harbor Partners, and a Senior Advisor at New Markets Venture Partners. He is the former Director of Business Development for Amazon Web Services’ Global Learning Systems.
Some Questions We Ask:

  • What have you been up to since leaving Amazon earlier this year? (00:56)
  • What do you think about the shifts in higher education? (03:23)
  • What is the most effective way to evaluate microcredentials? (09:05)
  • How can you apply the lessons you’ve learned through working in education with the government and private sectors? (16:21)
  • What tips can you share for those who want to secure investments?
  • What is your advice for those who want to elevate their profile and establish their platform within the education sphere?
  • What are your predictions for education in the future?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • About Ken’s life after Amazon (01:00)
  • His thoughts about higher education (03:57)
  • To evaluate microcredentials (09:23)
  • How Ken applied the lessons he learned in education (16:51)
  • His advice and tips for securing funds
  • His advice for those who want to establish a platform in education
  • Ken’s thoughts and predictions for education in the future

Quotes:

“There are two systems of learning: Education from elementary school to middle school to secondary school to higher ed, and then there's corporate training, which really should be the lifelong learning path. Higher ed traditionally focuses on civic mindedness and an elite education—at least, that's the roots of it— while corporate training puts the round peg of learning into the square hole of people who are selling widgets or services.”
“We know that the ‘sage on the stage’ is a foregone educational experiment. It worked for a period of time, for various reasons, but it needs to evolve.”
“‘Have backbone, disagree, and commit’ is one of my favorite leadership principles. As a leader, how are you encouraging debate within your organization? How are you reaching out to every person in your organization and ensuring their voice is heard?”

Connect with Ken:
Ken Eisner's LinkedIn
[email protected]


Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:
Free Case Study Guide
SWPR GROUP Website
LinkedIn
Stay in touch with Chad Bolser:
LinkedIn
About "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:
Transformational Leadership Secret website
Purchase the print or ebook

  continue reading

107 episodes

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In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ken Eisner. Ken is currently a Consulting Advisor with Avathon Capital, a Special Partner at Good Harbor Partners, and a Senior Advisor at New Markets Venture Partners. He is the former Director of Business Development for Amazon Web Services’ Global Learning Systems.
Some Questions We Ask:

  • What have you been up to since leaving Amazon earlier this year? (00:56)
  • What do you think about the shifts in higher education? (03:23)
  • What is the most effective way to evaluate microcredentials? (09:05)
  • How can you apply the lessons you’ve learned through working in education with the government and private sectors? (16:21)
  • What tips can you share for those who want to secure investments?
  • What is your advice for those who want to elevate their profile and establish their platform within the education sphere?
  • What are your predictions for education in the future?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • About Ken’s life after Amazon (01:00)
  • His thoughts about higher education (03:57)
  • To evaluate microcredentials (09:23)
  • How Ken applied the lessons he learned in education (16:51)
  • His advice and tips for securing funds
  • His advice for those who want to establish a platform in education
  • Ken’s thoughts and predictions for education in the future

Quotes:

“There are two systems of learning: Education from elementary school to middle school to secondary school to higher ed, and then there's corporate training, which really should be the lifelong learning path. Higher ed traditionally focuses on civic mindedness and an elite education—at least, that's the roots of it— while corporate training puts the round peg of learning into the square hole of people who are selling widgets or services.”
“We know that the ‘sage on the stage’ is a foregone educational experiment. It worked for a period of time, for various reasons, but it needs to evolve.”
“‘Have backbone, disagree, and commit’ is one of my favorite leadership principles. As a leader, how are you encouraging debate within your organization? How are you reaching out to every person in your organization and ensuring their voice is heard?”

Connect with Ken:
Ken Eisner's LinkedIn
[email protected]


Stay in touch with Sarah Williamson:
Free Case Study Guide
SWPR GROUP Website
LinkedIn
Stay in touch with Chad Bolser:
LinkedIn
About "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:
Transformational Leadership Secret website
Purchase the print or ebook

  continue reading

107 episodes

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