Antioch College President Jane Fernandes has contributed to six Forbes Business Council expert-panel roundups so far in 2026, offering quotes on leadership, workplace benefits, and institutional messaging. Below are her contributions, quoted in full, with a link to each source article.
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Cultivate Curiosity To Spark Growth — from “20 Strategies For Breaking A Career Rut And Advancing Your Career”, Forbes, Jul 21, 2026
The first step is to get curious again. Seek a challenge, skill, project or perspective that stretches you beyond your routine. Growth rarely comes from doing the same work better—it comes from learning, adapting and taking on responsibilities that expand your impact.
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Set Direction While Seeking Clarity — from “How To Lead With Confidence When There’s No Clear Solution”, Forbes, Jun 4, 2026
In complex moments, leadership isn’t about having all the answers. Instead, it’s about setting direction and moving with purpose.
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Model Clarity, Purpose And Calm — from “Leading Through Stress: How To Keep Pressure From Impacting The Team”, Forbes, May 22, 2026
I learned that a president’s composure becomes the institution’s climate. In moments of pressure, I steady myself, name reality without amplifying fear, and keep our focus on what we can control.
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Expanded Health And Wellness Benefits — from “20 Ways To Reward Employees Beyond Bonuses And Equity”, Forbes, Mar 26, 2026
We allot three hours per week, with full pay, for gym time. We have insurance coverage for comprehensive medical, dental and eye care. We also offer vacation time—up to 160 unused hours can be carried over, with any remaining balance paid out at the end of employment—and sick leave.
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Make Decisions And Boundaries Explicit — from “20 Ways New Leaders Can Build Trust, Authority And Credibility”, Forbes, Mar 6, 2026
My most important credibility-building behavior was making decision-making processes clearly visible by stating what I am deciding, what I am not, and why.
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Prioritize Accurate Representation — from “How To Optimize For Brand Discoverability In A Zero-Click World”, Forbes, Jan 27, 2026
Our priority is accurate representation, not just visibility. We want to see clear narratives about what we deliver and why it matters.
All six pieces are Forbes Business Council member contributions, credited to “Jane Fernandes, Antioch College.”
