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October 23, 2024
Scott Cline on Embracing Failure [Lessons in Leadership]

Scott Cline on Embracing Failure [Lessons in Leadership]

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About the Episode

Carrie chats with Scott Cline about leadership failures and how they can be transformed into positive learning experiences. Scott shares valuable insights into the importance of owning mistakes, remaining humble, and focusing on solutions. This discussion provides key takeaways for leaders navigating setbacks in higher education and beyond.

Key Takeaways:

  • True leadership requires owning mistakes and setbacks, regardless of external factors.
  • Humility and clear communication are critical when addressing and resolving leadership failures.
  • Providing a solution-oriented plan fosters support and collaboration from others.

What leadership failure did Scott experience, and how did he handle it?
Scott shared how he used to believe that being the smartest person in the room or having the most knowledge was key to leadership success. However, as his career advanced into more senior roles, he realized that leadership is about much more than expertise—it’s about accountability. Scott faced a leadership failure when external factors, such as geopolitics and staffing challenges, affected his team’s performance. Despite not having control over these circumstances, Scott learned that true leadership means owning these failures and being humble about them, even when they aren’t entirely in your control.

Why is owning mistakes important for leadership success?
Carrie and Scott discussed the importance of not only acknowledging mistakes but also focusing on how to shift the narrative toward solutions. Scott explained that leaders must be ready to take responsibility, communicate effectively, and provide strategies for addressing issues. Whether managing up to senior executives or guiding their own teams, leaders who own their mistakes and pivot toward fixing problems are more likely to foster collaboration and gain support from those around them.

Make sure to check out the full Lessons In Leadership: Embracing Failures playlist today.

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Host

Dr. Carrie Phillips is the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at UA Little Rock where she is charged with telling the university’s incredible story. She considers herself part creative and part analyst but fully curious to solve challenges in higher education. Carrie earned her doctorate from Texas Tech University where she studied how regional public universities are using marketing efforts to mitigate the enrollment cliff. Prior to joining UA Little Rock, she worked 14 years at Arkansas Tech University where she led a brand study, the first comprehensive brand campaign and oversaw collateral development for the current comprehensive campaign. Carrie is a member of the American Marketing Association and holds the Professional Certified Marketer credential. She is also chair-elect of the District IV Cabinet for CASE and a member of UCDA. Finally, she is a puppy mom to Eleanor Belle—a 10-pound maltipoo.

Interviewee

Scott Cline

Dr. Scott Cline is the Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management and Auxiliary Services at California College of the Arts. He has also worked at Stanford University and Chapman University. Dr. Cline holds a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from San Francisco State University, a Master of Arts in Education Leadership and Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Political Science from Chapman University.

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