Imagine the challenge of leading an enormous, complex system -- 50k students, 6500 employees, 85 schools -- with passionate parent/ caregiver stakeholders that also need to be served. Anita Huggins, Superintendent of Charleston County Schools, leads with a focus on valuing people, serving, leading with enthusiasm, and communicating openly even when it's difficult. She discusses leading through influence and building consensus by separating the "how" and the "what" to bring people along. Anita's desire to understand the problems leads her to fearlessly invite public feedback in ways that few senior leaders are willing to do. Anita closes by stating that leadership is an honor, and how deeply embracing that statement enables leaders to make an enormous impact. Anita's passion for improving outcomes for students and care for community members is evident in this discussion. Anita is bold, brave, and kind - please enjoy getting to know her as I did! Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.