ABSTRACT
In the 20 or so years that I have been in higher education, I have worked with many leaders, and even held minor leadership positions myself. I care very much about the people I serve, both students and faculty, and I often think about how I can do my job better. I reflect a lot on my own leadership abilities (or lack thereof) and the various challenges of administrative positions. What follows is a snapshot of my experiences with leadership, leaders, and the leadership process in higher education. It is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of the highpoints and pitfalls of administration, but rather a slice of a perception of leadership through the lens of a typical faculty member in higher education. I know that my reflections are piecemeal and rarely multidimensional, but they are indeed my experiences and I share them here.
