Eight Principles Voices
Conversations with those who make a difference.
Host Larry C Johnson invites humanitarian leaders and changemakers to share where they’ve been, where they’re going and what drives them forward.
When you meet them, you recognize their spark and vision immediately. There’s no mistaking the positive, lasting difference they’re making in the world—their world. These leaders—trailblazers all—know where they’re going. And they invite us along on the journey.
Each week, Larry Johnson, Founder of The Eight Principles, interviews leaders and change makers from across the globe. Podcasts are available here, distributed to our Eight Principles family, and on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube. If there's a particular person you'd like us to interview, let us know. Email info@TheEightPrinciples.com.
Eight Principles Voices
Making Geography Irrelevant to Growth
Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the 15th president of Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida- one of the fastest-growing private institutions in the nation. Since assuming leadership in 2011, SEU’s enrollment has grown from approximately 2,500 students to more than 10,500, with a network of over 200 extension and regional campuses across the country. A champion of innovative educational design, Dr. Ingle has pioneered accessible and affordable education models that are transforming higher education.
Before becoming president of SEU, Dr. Ingle held leadership positions in higher education, pastoral ministry, and the nonprofit sector. He is widely recognized as an expert in organizational turnarounds, having successfully led teams through transformational change in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.
Prior to entering professional ministry, Dr. Ingle spent a decade as a television sports anchor for NBC and CBS affiliates, beginning his career at the age of 18 in Bakersfield, California, and concluding in Los Angeles. During his career, he covered major professional sports teams and interviewed iconic athletes including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pete Rose, Muhammad Ali, and Carl Lewis.
Dr. Ingle is the author of several leadership books, including Framework Leadership, 9 Disciplines of Enduring Leadership, and The Modern Guide to College. He is also the creator and host of the Framework Leadership podcast. In addition, he is a frequent columnist for Fox News, Influence Magazine, Forbes Business Council and Newsmax. Dr. Ingle also has appeared on national outlets such as Fox & Friends, CBSN, CNN, HLN, and The Ingraham Angle.
Beyond higher education, Dr. Ingle serves on the Global Leadership Council for Pray, a social network for faith-based organizations and nonprofits, and on the board of the Florida Chamber Foundation. An ordained Assemblies of God minister since 1988, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a Master of Theological Studies from Vanguard University of Southern California, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
