902: Empowering the Overlooked - with Eric Glustrom, CEO & Founder, Watson Institute

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In this episode, #902, brought to YOU by the ⁠Charles Koch Foundation⁠

YOUR guest is Eric Glustrom, CEO & Founder, Watson Institute

YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights

What fundamental disconnect between higher education outcomes & the needs of students & employers inspired Eric to found the Watson Institute back in 2013?

With major employers becoming the "new universities," how is the Watson Institute partnering with corporations to develop tailor-made talent programs?

Beyond training, how do the Watson Institute's fellowship programs foster purpose alignment, self-actualization, & long-term mentorship for rising leaders?

From a 99% skill application rate to 67% of alumni still connecting with mentors 10 years later, what outcomes demonstrate the Watson Institute's transformational impact?

As income alone is an incomplete metric, how is the Watson Institute redefining & measuring student success through the lens of self-actualization?

What key lessons has Eric learned about driving sustainable, systems-level change in education through an entrepreneurial approach?

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