In this episode of Talent Talks, Rob Adams speaks with Dr. Gerri Williams, Partner at CarterBaldwin Executive Search, about the growing challenge of presidential turnover at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Drawing on her experience advising boards and leading presidential searches, Dr. Williams explores why leadership stability matters, what’s driving short tenures, and how governance alignment and more intentional search practices can help break the cycle. The conversation highlights the broader implications for students, faculty, donors, and the future of higher education leadership.