E25: Paula’s Exit Interview

Tune in, hit play and get inspired as we hear from Dr. Paula Burns, President & CEO of Lethbridge College in this very special podcast episode. Prompted by questions and comments from staff, students and faculty, Paula speaks about her experiences at Lethbridge College over the past nine years. She talks about the importance of creating capacity for change, the beauty of perspective (especially in viewing challenges as opportunities), and the characteristics of good leadership. 

During the podcast, Paula mentions:

• Vancouver’s Langara College 
• Lethbridge College’s Blackfoot name, Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan (Stone Pipe) 
• Paula’s Blackfoot name, Piita’gaaksiimaaki (Eagle Whistle Woman) 
• Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility 
• CTLI: Centre for Teaching Learning and Innovation  
• DCM (Digital Communications and Media) Events
  • Mock Disaster
  • Collide-O-Scope
  • Merging Realities 

• The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner 
• Niitsitapi Strategy 
• Decolonization 
• A shoutout to Lowell Yellowhorn for his amazing work in Indigenous Services, as well as many others (like Marcia Black Water) for their beautiful work and dedication to bringing Indigenous Ways of Knowing to the forefront of education
• Musqueam Territory 
• Lethbridge College Faculty Association 
• Lethbridge College Students’ Association 
• The Flintstones (Paula resonates mostly with the always-on-the-go character, Fred Flintstone)