Leadership Lessons with Susan Heegaard

Susan Heegaard has always prioritized authentic and intentional networking, even when working in Washington, D.C. Staying connected, even from afar, meant she was able to maintain and grow her reputation to position herself for future opportunity. This intentional approach made it easy to relocate when it was time to return to Minnesota, because she was already in contact and community with her network. She was able to truly talk about her experiences in a way that highlighted her skill set instead of focusing only on titles.

When stepping into a new type of leadership role as president of the Higher Education Compact, Heegaard again turned to her network for guidance and support. For her, it’s about knowing your strengths and seeking support where needed. Heegaard is looking forward to the future and the opportunity to continue to build on a strong foundation.

Listen here to learn about her path to leadership in education and policy, and the importance of authentic and intentional networking throughout her career.

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About the Author: Karen Kodzik

Cultivating Careers was founded by Karen Kodzik, a Career Consultant who has worked with individuals in transition for over 13 years. Karen meets professionals at various points on their career path and works with them to gain a clearer sense of where they want to take their careers. Karen Kodzik holds a Masters Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Career Development. Karen couples seasoned counseling skills with a solid business acumen. She has coached and consulted various levels of professionals across industries to successfully reaching that next point in their career.