College president's success stems from dumping the ego

Kent Ingle relies on servant leadership, good listening skills to lead growth at Southeastern University in Lakeland.

  • By John Haughey
  • | 6:00 a.m. May 17, 2019
Courtesy. Enrollment at Southeastern University, a private Christian liberal arts university in Lakeland, has grown more than 215% since Kent Ingle was named president in 2011.
Courtesy. Enrollment at Southeastern University, a private Christian liberal arts university in Lakeland, has grown more than 215% since Kent Ingle was named president in 2011.
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As a candidate for president of Southeastern University in 2011, Kent Ingle was asked what his vision was for the private Christian liberal arts university in Lakeland.

 

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