Leadership

by

Serving

Lessons Learned by an Academic Leader

Mickey Burnim

Looking for a way to lead effectively in your career or community?

If you've ever wondered how to navigate challenges, inspire others, and make a real difference, regardless of where you come from, this book is for you.

This is the story of Mickey Burnim, who grew up with the odds stacked against him in a place where success seemed like a distant dream. Yet, through resilience and a powerful realization, he forged a path of leadership that impacted thousands of lives across different backgrounds and states.

Discover the essence of leadership and how to apply it to achieve incredible outcomes. By reading this book, you'll gain insights into:

• Turning personal setbacks into success

• Using the power of self-belief in overcoming life's toughest challenges

• Employing strategies for building and leading teams in diverse environments

• Applying techniques for effective communication and problem-solving

• Understanding why others act the way they do so you can forge stronger relationships

These benefits translate directly into skills and knowledge you can use daily to:

• Navigate your career with confidence and clarity

• Inspire and motivate those around you

• Build meaningful connections with people from all walks of life

• Lead with purpose and make an impact in your community or organization

This book is a powerful tool for anyone looking to lead with integrity and influence. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply want to make a difference, these lessons are universal.

Don't wait to start making a change.

Buy this book now and begin your journey to becoming a leader who achieves their goals and helps others do the same.

Your Million-Dollar Book


Mickey L. Burnim learned from and grew through his servant leadership of numerous institutions and organizations over a forty-plus year career.

Some of these include:

• Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of North Carolina system office from 1982 through 1986

• Provost at North Carolina Central University from 1986 through 1995

• Interim Chancellor and Chancellor at Elizabeth City State University 1995 through 2006

• President of Bowie State University from 2006 through 2017

• Board Chair for American Association of State Colleges and Universities

• Chair of the Board of Directors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association

• Interim President of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2018

• Interim President of Coppin State University in 2019-20

Mickey has been a consultant and certified executive coach since 2017.