Confidence and Humility: The Balance of Real Leadership
This morning’s induction for our faculty and Deans, prepared and led by Dr Maria Casoria, did more than cover policies and processes. It asked a harder question: what does leadership in higher education actually require? Maria introduced two useful terms from Roman …
Celebrating Our Faconship Interns
Yesterday we celebrated our Falconship Interns — a group who have brought fresh energy, ideas and commitment to Euro University of Bahrain over the summer. Their contributions, teamwork and spirit have been felt across our community. To our staff and mentors: thank …
What McLaren Taught Me About Leading a University
As a McLaren supporter, watching this season has been a joy. But what really stayed with me was Andrea Stella’s reflection on leadership. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andrea-stella-on-leadership-and-the-most-satisfying-part-of-mclarens-f1-success/10751132/ Asked about the most satisfying part of winning, he didn’t mention podiums or points. Instead, he spoke about …
A Small Gesture, A Lasting Lesson
Some of the most lasting lessons in leadership don’t come from big turning points, but from small moments early in a career. As a PhD student, I was once invited to consult for a major telecoms company. To my surprise, I was …
Building for the Hundredth Wave
On our summer holiday, my kids and I played our usual beach game: build a castle near the water and see whose survives longest against the relentless crash of the waves. Their winning move? A moat to channel the water away. A …
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