Leading With Joy During Higher-Ed...
Leading With Joy During Higher-Ed's Tough Seasons | Donald Egle, Ph.D.
Education Marketing Leader with Chris Rapozo by Chris Rapozo
S4 · E20
Aug 27, 2026
44:10
Episode notes

What does it mean to lead with joy when the circumstances around you are anything but joyful?

In this episode of the Education Marketing Leader, Chris Rapozo sits down with Donald Egle, Ph.D., Founder & Managing Director of The Kyer Group, to explore the research behind joyful leadership and what it means for leaders navigating uncertainty, pressure, and change in higher education.

Drawing from his doctoral research, Joyful Leadership Amidst Tragedy and Triumph, Don explains why joy and happiness are fundamentally different.

Happiness often depends on circumstances. Joy can become a consistent way of living and leading, even when the work is difficult.

Chris and Don discuss what joyful leadership looks like when enrollment pressures are mounting, teams are stretched, and institutions are facing decisions without  ...