Nate’s Notes 164: Kim B. Clark Former Dean of Harvard Business School and President of BYU—Idaho | Leaders Increase Light

Thanks for listening to this episode of Meikles & Dimes. Kim’s interview was packed with insight:

First, we’re all leaders. And the best leaders lead in 3 ways: they help people experience meaning, purpose, and personal growth. They help the organization realize its purpose. And they strengthen the organization.

Or in other words, leaders always do good.

And what a great story Kim shared about his colleague who had been a kind of poison in the organization. The previous administration had been afraid to fire the colleague for fear of a lawsuit with the Union. But when Kim became dean, he knew it was the right thing to do. It would increase light and decrease darkness. And when he finally did fire the person, the Union said, “What took you so long?”

In summary, strive to increase light and decrease darkness.

 It’s a simple idea. Please take it seriously.

Kim Clark Bio:

Kim Clark’s leadership experience is impressive: Dean of Harvard Business School, President of Brigham Young University—Idaho, Commissioner of Church Educational System for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kim is also the author of the book Leading Through, which he wrote with his daughter Erin and son Jonathan.

Kim earned his B.A., MA, and PhD in economics from Harvard.