378: Disruptive Innovation - with Dr. John Porter, President of Lindenwood University

<p>We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/"><strong>The EdUp Experience</strong></a>!</p> <p>It’s YOUR time to #EdUp</p> <p>In this episode, <strong>President Series #129, </strong>YOUR guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-porter-1a35779/">Dr. John Porter</a>, President at <a href="//lindenwood.edu">Lindenwood University</a>, YOUR host is <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/joesallustio"><strong>Dr. Joe Sallustio</strong></a>, aka, THE Voice of Education, &amp; YOUR special guest co-host is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-honaker/">Lisa Honaker</a>, Managing Director of Sales for FedEx Office (Eastern US).</p> <p>In this incredible episode, John talks about the business of education in a way that we don't hear often. &nbsp;Coming from a 33-year technology career, John has helped transition Lindenwood to embrace a service culture that is responsive to students, embraces disruptive innovation, and invests in the future. &nbsp;Hear John talk about Lindenwood GLOBAL, and why he has teamed up with our own Dr. Joe Sallustio to reimagine the future of Lindenwood University. &nbsp;John also discuss his newly formed merger and acquisition team! &nbsp;Too many insights to miss in this episode - grap those headphones.</p> <p>Dr. John R. Porter is Lindenwood University’s 23rd president, a role he assumed in July 1, 2019. Porter worked for 33 years for IBM, the last 15 in senior management, and has also served as a board member in higher education and as an adjunct instructor and visiting professor.</p> <p>Immediately prior to starting his current role, he served as vice president of services for a premier IBM Business Partner--Gulf Business Machines in Dubai. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Evangel University, from which he holds a bachelor’s degree. He has an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and has earned a Doctor of Education degree from Johns Hopkins University.</p> <p>Thank YOU so much for tuning in.