A title doesn’t make us a leader, rather, who we are and how we relate to others does. Over his two decades+ in Advancement, service-leadership has been the heartbeat of Edgardo (Edgar) Gonzalez’ career. From his early days as a student caller to his current role as Vice President of University Advancement at Seattle University, Edgar has been a respected, well-regarded colleague – one who simultaneously pokes, prods, guides, inspires and encourages everyone around him because that’s simply who he is. It’s who and what Edgar is that makes him a good leader. In this interview and facilitated audience conversation, we’ll explore the importance of knowing and being who you are (no matter who you are!) as the key to developing and enhancing your ability to lead from wherever we are. Our topics will include many challenges leaders face regardless of their identity, title or position: imposter syndrome, racial and systemic barriers, self-awareness, personal values, just to name a few.