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How do you lead with clarity when your work stretches across departments and expectations? Erick Klein, VP for Enrollment and Marketing at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, shares the systems and habits that help him coach intentional teams, protect margin, and keep mission at the center. He explains how he builds alignment, develops young leaders, and strengthens trust across campus. If you lead in a fast-paced setting, this episode offers practical help and encouragement.___Join us as we discuss:🔘How leaders can coach intentionality within their teams🔘Measuring ROI on time and forming data-informed habits🔘Building trust across departments through clear expectations🔘Helping young professionals grow into emerging leaders___Inside the Episode06:56 – Finding systems that fit your wiring16:10 – The role of mission in unifying high-performing teams23:54 – Developing emerging leaders inside enrollment teams27:24 – Cross-campus collaboration and its effect on enrollment30:19 – Showing faculty how they contribute to recruitment___Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeDo More Better by Tim Challies Who’s Got the Monkey? by William Oncken Jr. Atomic Habits by James Clear The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyGetting Things Done by David Allen Books by Michael Hyatt The AI Driven Leader by Geoff Woods___The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast is powered by Caylor Solutions—your go-to partner for higher ed mission-fit marketing strategies, enrollment, AI expertise, and branding needs. To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for The Higher Ed Marketer in your favorite podcast player.___The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.



