Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University, shares a practical perspective on moral leadership in a rapidly changing world. From her early lessons shaped by her father, to leading a nearly century-old institution through technological disruption, Awwad explores how values must anchor leadership today.
Awwad offers a clear framework for ethical AI—grounded in purpose, governance, and human oversight—and makes a compelling case for rebuilding trust through transparency, consistency, and measurable impact. She also reflects on non-linear career paths, the importance of curiosity with intention, and why shared human values continue to be a powerful source of hope.
This conversation is a timely exploration of how leaders can stay grounded in purpose while adapting to profound change and why moral leadership has never mattered more.
