The Authority Company Create More With Purpose: Leadership Lessons From Len Jessup
Jan 7, 2026
35:47
Len Jessup joins Joe Pardavila for a clear conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building meaningful work across a long career in higher education and venture investing. A two time university president, former business school dean, and startup investor, Len shares lessons from his latest book, Create More: Lessons Learned from a Life at the Edge of Entrepreneurship, in Five Acts, and connects them to the ideas behind his earlier book, Self Less.
You hear why great leaders balance service with momentum, how to take smart risks without burning the boats, and why entrepreneurship is a skill you grow, not a trait you are born with. Len also breaks down boredom at work, charisma without showmanship, and the mindset shift leaders need when teams no longer need constant direction. This conversation speaks to leaders, creators, and professionals who want to create more impact without losing purpose.
You hear why great leaders balance service with momentum, how to take smart risks without burning the boats, and why entrepreneurship is a skill you grow, not a trait you are born with. Len also breaks down boredom at work, charisma without showmanship, and the mindset shift leaders need when teams no longer need constant direction. This conversation speaks to leaders, creators, and professionals who want to create more impact without losing purpose.