Episode 136: Opportunity Leadership with Dr. Roger Parrott

Most people develop a plan of action, and “work the plan” in hopes of it coming to fruition. In this week’s episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Dr. Roger Parrott, who shares a novel concept – tapping into unexpected opportunities – the ones most people typically miss. Dr. Parrott shares several concepts and strategies from his most recent book, Opportunity Leadership, which may just open your eyes to see leadership potential in new places in your journey.

Dr. Roger Parrott is president of Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. He was recognized as one of “The 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021” by Education Magazine. Under his leadership, Belhaven was named one of “America’s Best Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Dr. Parrott is also the author of The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders.

He has been a sought after consultant to over 100 different ministries, and has experience serving on boards of international, national, and local ministries and non-profits, as well as higher education leadership organizations.