Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Rick Wernoski
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NACUBO’s Christine Simone interviews Rick Wernoski, the associate vice chancellor for operational excellence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Key Points:
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- 30+ years in higher ed, started as budget analyst and moved up to leadership
- Passionate about transforming students' lives through academics and research
- Recent success creating a K-2 school that boosted literacy and math scores
- Learned to challenge processes, not just do things because "that's how it was always done"
- Great mentors pushed new ideas, best practices, and supported failures
- Pays it forward mentoring others with honesty, integrity, and trust
- Says "yes" to new opportunities like teaching and committees
- Leadership lesson –ensure all voices are at the table and listen first
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