Podcast: Paul Pribbenow on leadership

Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow was the featured guest on a recent episode of the “Leaders on Leadership” podcast from Academic Search and the American Academic Leadership Institute. The podcast, hosted by Jay Lemons, highlights stories and insights about leadership in the academy from higher education leaders. 

In Episode 52 of “Leaders on Leadership,” Pribbenow reflects on a leadership journey shaped by vocation, ethical grounding, and the power of listening for life-changing calls. Now in his 20th year as a college president, he shares how pivotal mentors, brief but formative conversations, and a background in social ethics and advancement guided his path to the presidency. He reflects on leading Augsburg through decades of change, building leadership teams rooted in trust, and guiding the university’s evolution as a deeply engaged urban institution transformed by a richly diverse student body.

Listen to the conversation or find a transcript of the full episode on the Academic Search website.