While the office of the president can be isolating and difficult to take on, its benefits still make it an attractive opportunity to many postsecondary professionals, writes Melody Rose for the Chronicle of Higher Ed. Reflecting on her experiences as an institutional leader, Rose highlights the unique benefits that come with leading an institution, such as the joy of participating in graduation day and the satisfaction of “hard-won battles” on behalf of the institution. Acknowledging the difficulties that come with the role, Rose then offers several suggestions for finding strength during crises and rediscovering joy in the work. “As the job becomes more difficult,” writes Rose, “it is incumbent upon those of us privileged to have had these moments to share the other side of the story.”
