Scientist to President: How Scientist Dr. John "Keoni" Kauwe Became President of BYU–Hawaii | E0011

On episode 0011 of Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones, I sat down with Dr. John S.K. Kauwe III and discussed his unique path to becoming BYU–Hawaii's youngest President while balancing faith, science, and service at the same time.

00:00 - Introduction: The Unexpected Leader of BYU–Hawaii | Meet Dr. John Kauwe, a brilliant scientist with a mission
06:59 - The Divine Email | Discover the pivotal moment that changed Dr. Kauwe’s career
13:17- From Scientist to President | Why Dr. Kauwe traded the lab for leadership and defied expectations
15:16 - Uniting a Global Campus | Dr. Kauwe’s vision for harmonizing 70 countries at BYU–Hawaii
23:08 - Hosting the World’s Largest Hula Festival | The miracle that unfolds when BYU–Hawaii comes together in celebration
25:24 - Lessons for Unity | Dr. Kauwe’s insights on how to be less divided and more united in today’s world
31:03 - Bridging Cultural Gaps | How Dr. Kauwe’s multicultural background shapes BYU–Hawaii
37:17 - The Balance Myth | Dr. Kauwe’s perspective on life not being a race and finding ‘balance.’
59:38 Dr. Kauwe’s Mentors | Lesson Learned from his father and Elder Clark G. Gilbert
54:41 - A Special Connection: Elder Holland and Sacrifice | Behind-the-scenes of Dr. Kauwe’s poignant encounters with Elder Holland
01:08:12 - Any last words of advice?

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