In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian speaks with Saby Waraich, CIO and CISO at Clackamas Community College, about transformative leadership and the evolving role of technology in education. Saby shares his unique leadership framework, CARES (Communicate, Adapt, Relationships, Empathy, Stay Calm), which emphasizes compassion and adaptability in navigating organizational change. He delves into the pitfalls of fear-based management and explains how trust and empowerment drive meaningful transformation.

The conversation also explores the intersection of technology and leadership. Saby highlights the accelerating impact of AI and cybersecurity on the education sector, stressing the need for organizations to adapt quickly to technological advancements. He shares real-world examples of leveraging generative AI to streamline operations and discusses the importance of public-private partnerships in preparing students for future workforce demands.

Through personal stories, Saby illustrates how leaders can inspire teams, overcome challenges, and foster resilience in high-pressure environments.

Saby shares his insights on:
- Preventing transformation failures
- Public-private collaborations
- Setting clear expectations
- Building stronger team relationships
- Accelerating decision-making

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