Leading with Well-Being: Mentorship, Mental Health, and Lifelong Learning (featuring Lewis Forrest)

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In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with my mentor, friend, and colleague, Lewis E. Forrest II, M.Ed., Assistant Vice President for University Life at George Mason University and co-chair of Mason Chooses Kindness. We discuss his career in higher education leadership, his approach to supporting student well-being, and his journey back to the classroom to pursue a postgraduate certificate in mental health counseling.

Our conversation explores the importance of lifelong learning, mentorship, and prioritizing well-being in the spaces where we live, learn, and work. Lewis shares insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of caring for the people behind the positions they hold. This meaningful conversation explores leading with purpose, investing in yourself, and creating environments where people can thrive.

Shout Out and Plugs

Never Saw It Coming: A Well-Being Journey Fueled by Faith Book: https://a.co/d/0gtJPyFc

Lewis Forrest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewisforrest2/

GMU Center for the Advancement of Well-Being: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/

GMU Higher Education Leaders Podcast Mini-Series: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YPuNMphGVW8CVdpRClu6x0yi6rVQ2XWdqM4bhWzatdM/edit?usp=sharing

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