Pulse Check: Finding Your Why — Part 3

In Part 3 of this Pulse Check Series, guest Dr. Thom Chesney, President of Southwest College, talks about taking a step back to recenter his why and embarking on a year-long journey of discernment.

Key points/takeaways include:

• Check in with yourself regularly to ensure you are still aligned with your why
• Have open conversations with your circle of trust within your network 
• Know what it is you do NOT want to do, not just what you do
• Take stock of your strengths and be true to yourself

Guest Name: Thom Chesney

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-d-chesney-0109276/  

Guest Bio: Thom joined SWC as president in July 2024, following presidencies at Clarke University (IA) and Brookhaven College (TX) and prior roles as Associate Professor of Humanities and Associate Provost for Student Success and Assessment, The University of Texas at Dallas; District VP of Academic Affairs and Provost, Collin College (TX); and various faculty and staff positions at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Texas Wesleyan University, East Tennessee State University, and Whitman College.
An avid and accessible mentor and coach to aspiring education and community leaders and governing boards, Thom has been recognized for his transparent approach to personal and institutional storytelling on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram.

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