MACRO Leadership - How Might You Go MACRO?

Episode 8 

MACRO Leadership: Leading Agile Change and Innovation in Higher Education
Chapter 8 - How might you?

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

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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Books referenced in this episode 

• MACRO Leadership, by Michael Cottam: https://amzn.to/476zHRP   

The technology we used 

• Shure MV7+ Microphone: https://amzn.to/4obxnPC  

• Shure MV7i Microphone with Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3GX0Jkb