Dr. President Henry Cotton offered some reflections on Leadership Levels at the College Rectors Administrators and Presidents annual gathering. He reflected on a career in leadership. The challenges. The victories. The resistance to change that he has overcome. The hatred. The bitterness.

“It is easier to thought lead than to people lead. Or as we used to say ‘It is easier to be a thought leader than a leader of people.’ Thoughts. Those come to me every hour. I write them down. I then share them with my Senior Leadership Team. At that point, the brilliant thoughts dissipate, like gases released into the air, as the thoughts come into contact with people. People who cannot execute the idea as I envisioned it when I was thought leading don’t just hold back Willard College. They hold back my leadership.”

After concluding the speech, Dr. President Cotton received a standing ovation. Lunch was then served.

Provost Lying

Dear Senior Leadership,

This is a highly classified communication. Do not share this email or the contents therein.

President Cotton has hired Samantha Swine of Holstein, Holstein, and Burger to take the lead in the rebranding of President Cotton. Following recent news stories concerning Dr. Cotton and his wife Cheryl Tina Fae Cotton, trust in our president’s unique leadership style has come under intense and unfair scrutiny. Particularly concerning are false accusations of low engagement with campus life, allegations (false!) of financial mismanagement, and nepotism.

Samantha Swine will be on campus for the next two months and will be speaking directly with each of you. Please be honest with Ms. Swine of your (honest) assessment of areas where Dr. Cotton’s leadership could be improved while also remembering the non-disclosure agreements that you each signed prior to coming on board with Willard College.

Sincerely, Dr. Martha Squidds, Vice President of Finance, Marketing, and Parking and Provost Lying