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The Dreaded Return
Those that work in academia know that returning for the fall semester brings about so much anxiety. We are welcomed with a ton of...
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Balance: Leadership vs. Family
People always talk about work life balance. I have often wondered what that looks for those wearing multiple roles within the academy and...
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Teamwork makes the Dream work!
I was recently speaking with a mentor and congratulating her on a recent promotion. I asked her when the announcement about her role was...
May 19, 20232 min read


Administrative Bullying Post-Pandemic
I have had the pleasure of engaging in a in depth conversation with Dr. Marjorie Hass over lunch at the ACE Women Leadership Conference...
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Difficult Leadership Decisions
Over the past month I have personally pondered on the difficult leadership decisions within higher education. People often think leaders...
Apr 4, 20231 min read


Welcome!
I am Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key (Dr. Key), welcome to Executive Presence, my official blog. This blog is designed to share my perspectives...
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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