Introversion & Leadership

Morning Session 10:10 - 11:00 AM

Join this interactive and reflective session to explore and discuss introversion in relation to higher education leadership. Participating in various online personality and strengths quizzes, attendees will explore the definitions of introversion and the "extraverted leadership advantage” and understand differences between introverts and extroverts. We’ll also explore an introvert’s leadership strengths, and how to apply awareness of those strengths in practical strategies for meetings, onboarding, and socialization at work.

All “verts” are welcome in this session: Introverts, ambiverts and extroverts! We all work with each other and can benefit from awareness of each other's strengths in order to cultivate a sense of belonging, inclusive communities, and productive work environments.

This session is based on research by a group of self-identified introverts at the 2021-22 Senior Leadership Academy and adapted from a presentation first given there.

HILARY WILLIAMS

Colby-Sawyer College
Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences

Hilary Williams is Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences at Colby-Sawyer College. She is a designer, educator, leader and listener who champions interdisciplinary learning, and making connections. Her approach to this administrative role is informed by a decade of teaching experience in higher education (both at Colby-Sawyer College and at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa), teaching and student development experience at the middle and high school level, and outdoor education leadership. 

Hilary received her MFA in studio art: graphic design from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her BA in studio art and environmental studies from Williams College, where she received the Robert F. Rosenburg Award for Excellence in Environmental Studies. She has participated in leadership training and workshops with the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI), American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the American Conference of Academic Deans (ACAD), the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

Hilary was the 2016 recipient of the Jack Jensen Award for Excellence in Teaching, Colby-Sawyer College's highest teaching award, which is presented annually to a faculty member who has made a distinct, positive difference in the college's academic climate. In addition to higher education, she is committed to design for good and has had her work in environmental graphics, identity design and editorial design recognized and awarded in regional, national, and international design competitions.