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Ep08 How Might You Go MACRO? Applying Agile Leadership to First-Year Student Success

Ep08 How Might You Go MACRO? Applying Agile Leadership to First-Year Student Success

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In this final episode of the MACRO Leadership podcast series, Michael and Vernon take listeners on a practical journey through applying all five elements of the MACRO framework—Match, Assign, Coach, Reflect, and Ovation—to a high-impact institutional initiative: redesigning the First-Year Experience (FYE).

🎓 What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why the FYE is a strategic project that demands cross-functional leadership
  • How to match the right team members based on passion and perspective
  • How to assign clear roles and responsibilities for momentum
  • How coaching—not just supervision—helps people grow through complexity
  • Why reflection is essential to course-correct in real time
  • How meaningful ovation builds trust, recognition, and a culture of care


🛠️ Tools & Resources Mentioned:

  • Go MACRO Leadership Worksheet: engagedbydesign.com
  • Sailboat retrospective and plus/delta tools for team reflection
  • CliftonStrengths talent themes for building diverse teams


💬 Listener Challenge:

Choose one initiative you’re leading or supporting right now. Ask yourself: Where am I strong in MACRO? Where might I be skipping a step? Then use the worksheet to lead with intention.

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