In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly presents the keynote speech delivered by David Weil, Vice President and CIO for IT and Analytics at Ithaca College, during the May 2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference. Weil explores the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of AI, sharing six key lessons from Ithaca College's journey. He discusses the significance of moments in leadership, the importance of play and exploration, the value of questioning, personal connections, setting direction, and maintaining focus on core values. By sharing firsthand experiences and insightful anecdotes, Weil emphasizes that effective leadership, especially in an era driven by AI, remains fundamentally about leading people.
00:00 Introduction to AI and Leadership
00:56 Moments of Leadership
02:34 The AI Revolution: ChatGPT's Impact
03:48 Six Lessons of Leadership in the Age of AI
06:26 Lesson 1: The Power of Play and Exploration
08:25 Lesson 2: The Importance of Questions
17:20 Lesson 3: Creating Opportunities to Connect
19:42 Lesson 4: Setting Direction
23:47 Lesson 5: The Power of Pilots
33:55 Lesson 6: Focusing on Our Why
36:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Duration: 38 minutes