Biography
Lane Glenn, PhD, is the president of a Boston area community college in New England.
He has a diverse background in education, leadership and organizational development, strengths-based planning, economic development, and the performing arts that includes more than twenty-five years of teaching and administration in higher education; facilitating leadership programs for higher education professionals; consulting and training for business and industry; creating regional economic development strategies; and directing and acting in stage productions, commercials and films; writing for magazines, journals, encyclopedias, and blog sites.
Lane has been certified by Company of Experts as both an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator and an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator Training (AIFT©) Trainer.
Lane’s theatrical background and passion for storytelling are evident in his engaging, high-energy workshops, speaking engagements, planning processes, and event facilitations. He has keynoted at a number of conferences including the National Council for Staff, Professional and Organizational Development; Teaching Academic Survival and Success Skills; and the International Chair Academy Conference, where he also served as Master of Ceremonies, performing magic and appearing as characters from the Wizard of Oz.
He has even been called upon to share “Leadership Through Storytelling” strategies for chiefs of staff and legislative directors of members of Congress.
Lane has provided consulting and training services for clients in many fields, including K-12 public schools, higher education, community non-profits, biotechnology manufacturing companies, public health, and national grass roots advocacy organizations.
Lane has a particular interest in helping higher education, health, and public sector professionals at every level develop transformational leadership skills. He has facilitated workshops and weeklong academies in topics ranging from behavioral styles and team building, to conflict management, strategic planning, leading change, multiple intelligences in the workplace and diversity initiatives.
A born optimist and member of Optimists International, Lane seeks solutions to organizational challenges through positive visioning and communications. His work includes planning for change through Appreciative Inquiry, and training others to use AI for positive, values-based approaches to organizational planning and development.
