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Jesus 91129 Apr 25 – Italian Freemasons Mourn Pope Francis
Today’s Topics:
1, 2) Why we need a Pope from Africa
https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/why-we-need-a-pope-from-africa
3, 4) Italian freemasons mourn Pope Francis, calling him a kindred spirit
https://www.wmreview.org/p/italian-freemasonry-francis
2025-04-2952 min
Grown and Greek PodcastEddie Francis - Alpha Phi AlphaIn this episode, Eddie Francis discusses the critical role of brand strategy in business growth, emphasizing that marketing is a long-term commitment rather than a quick fix. He shares insights from his experience in higher education branding and highlights the importance of understanding your audience and articulating your value proposition. The conversation also features a case study on Uncle Nearest, showcasing effective branding and storytelling. In this conversation, Eddie Francis discusses the importance of leadership within the D9 community, emphasizing the need for accountability and the impact of narcissism on leadership development. He highlights the significance of time management in...2025-02-2744 min
Knowing Is Knowing PodcastWhy Resilience Defines Success: Eddie Francis InterviewEddie Francis is a brand marketing expert, dynamic speaker, and award-winning broadcaster with a passion for helping organizations tell their stories effectively. As the driving force behind Edify Ventures, he specializes in brand marketing, employer branding, strategic communications, and public relations, even offering fractional Chief Communications/Marketing Officer services. With a background in media and public speaking, Eddie brings an authentic, engaging, and interactive approach to every stage, workshop, and podcast. He also coaches professionals on public speaking and personal branding, helping them refine their message and amplify their impact. In this episode, we dive into Eddie’s insights on...2025-02-2639 minKnowing Is Knowing PodcastWhy Resilience Defines Success: Eddie Francis InterviewEddie Francis is a brand marketing expert, dynamic speaker, and award-winning broadcaster with a passion for helping organizations tell their stories effectively. As the driving force behind Edify Ventures, he specializes in brand marketing, employer branding, strategic communications, and public relations, even offering fractional Chief Communications/Marketing Officer services. With a background in media and public speaking, Eddie brings an authentic, engaging, and interactive approach to every stage, workshop, and podcast. He also coaches professionals on public speaking and personal branding, helping them refine their message and amplify their impact. In this episode, we dive into Eddie’s insights on...2025-02-2639 minKnowing Is Knowing PodcastWhy Resilience Defines Success: Eddie Francis InterviewEddie Francis is a brand marketing expert, dynamic speaker, and award-winning broadcaster with a passion for helping organizations tell their stories effectively. As the driving force behind Edify Ventures, he specializes in brand marketing, employer branding, strategic communications, and public relations, even offering fractional Chief Communications/Marketing Officer services. With a background in media and public speaking, Eddie brings an authentic, engaging, and interactive approach to every stage, workshop, and podcast. He also coaches professionals on public speaking and personal branding, helping them refine their message and amplify their impact. In this episode, we dive into Eddie’s insights on...2025-02-2639 minKnowing Is Knowing PodcastWhy Resilience Defines Success: Eddie Francis InterviewEddie Francis is a brand marketing expert, dynamic speaker, and award-winning broadcaster with a passion for helping organizations tell their stories effectively. As the driving force behind Edify Ventures, he specializes in brand marketing, employer branding, strategic communications, and public relations, even offering fractional Chief Communications/Marketing Officer services.With a background in media and public speaking, Eddie brings an authentic, engaging, and interactive approach to every stage, workshop, and podcast. He also coaches professionals on public speaking and personal branding, helping them refine their message and amplify their impact.In this episode, we dive...2025-02-2601 min
ILLUMENATEEpisode 004: Ethical Leadership and Embracing Joy with Eddie FrancisIn this episode of ILLUMENATE, Chris welcomes Eddie Francis—brand strategist, speaker, award-winning broadcaster, and host of the personal leadership podcast “For Your Edification”, the employer branding podcast “I Want to Work There!” and the talk show The Way Forward on WBOK Radio in New Orleans.
Eddie shares his mission to promote ethical leadership and how his upbringing in New Orleans—a city that celebrates the human spirit—shaped his worldview. From attending an all-boys, African-American Catholic high school that instilled self-confidence and excellence to navigating toxic workplaces and eventually earning a master’s degree at 50, Eddie reflects on the...2025-02-0552 min
For Our Edification056 | Eddie's the GuestHalima turned the tables for the season 6 premier by interviewing me! We dug into my obsession with leadership, especially as it relates to identity and value and personal leadership. Out of it came a big story about how one leader I worked with reinforced the importance of listening while also teaching me that leadership isn't a vanity project. You'll also find out how "For Our Edification" began and how I got the radio moniker "Fast Eddie."
The views expressed on "For Our Edification" do not reflect the views of any entity with which the hosts or guests a...2025-01-0749 minJesus 91112 Nov 24 – Catholicism After Francis; Trump’s Mandate ElectionToday's Topics:
1, 2) What will be left for Catholics after Francis?
https://stream.org/what-will-be-left-for-catholics-after-francis/
3, 4) Trump’s landslide was a mandate for peace; his Is now the Peace Party
https://stream.org/trumps-landslide-was-a-mandate-for-peace-and-his-is-now-the-peace-party2024-11-1251 min
For Our Edification054 | Throwback: A Burning DesireThis throwback episode features a conversation with playwright and author Harold Ellis Clark Jr. While he is known for his great radio broadcasting, public relations and communications work, Harold has made a mark as an award-winning playwright and author. In this interview from the old "Eddie Francis Podcast Show," Harold talked about his burning desire to write, how it felt to see that dream come true, the struggle in maintaining the dream, and how he stays motivated.
About Harold Ellis Clark Jr.
Profile: https://www.stage32.com/profile/788995/about
Harold is a proud n...2024-11-0619 min
For Our Edification053 | Throwback: Cultural PhilanthropyThis throwback interview goes back to May 2018 when I asked Halima about cultural philanthropy. In this Write to Bear Alms segment, she gave great insight about how giving differs from one community to the next. At the time, Halima had been the chief philanthropy officer for the Texas Muslim Women's Foundation.
Halima talks about the common traits among various communities in their giving, philanthropic legacies, her "a-ha" moment about cultural philanthropy, and the most unusual gift she has ever received as a fundraising and philanthropy professional.
About Dr. Halima Leak Francis
Website: https://s...2024-10-2345 minJesus 91115 Oct 24 – Woke Synod, Modernist Indifferentism Under Pope FrancisToday's Topics:
1, 2) Synod to apologize for "sins" against migrants and the planet
https://www.knightsrepublic.com/single-post/synod-to-apologize-for-sins-against-migrants-the-planet
3, 4) Pope Francis’ modernist indifferentism
https://www.returntoorder.org/2024/09/pope-francis-modernist-indifferentism/?PKG=RTOE20742024-10-1551 min
I Wanna Work There!Ep. 34: A Conversation with the Future President“I Wanna Work There!” has been dedicated to helping colleges and universities boost their employer brands by examining talent attraction, talent experience, and talent retention. On this episode, Eddie had a direct conversation with future and new college presidents about the importance of their campuses being employers of choice.
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Eddie Francishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiefrancis/https://twitter.com/eddiefrancisAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:I Wanna Work There is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you...2024-10-1516 min
Ethocast14. Xi | The Psychology of Hazing with Leslie M. Brown and Von EaglinThe second part of the series on hazing is a throwback interview with two mental health professionals. Leslie M. Brown and Dr. Von Eaglin gave their thoughts about what motivates students to commit acts of hazing. This interview was first posted in 2014 on "The Eddie Francis Podcast Show" and it was reposted on "For Our Edification."About the GuestsLeslie is a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience working with military veterans, veterans' families, and women/families in substance abuse recovery. She is a doctoral candidate at Barry University where her research interests...2024-10-0432 minJesus 91110 Sep 24 – Peronism Is Why Francis Disregards TraditionToday's Topics:
1, 2) Archbishop Aguer: Pope Francis' Peronism helps explain his "disregard for Tradition'"
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/archbishop-aguer-pope-francis-peronism-helps-explain-his-disregard-for-tradition/
3, 4) Father Ripperger releases prayer consecrating 2024 election to the Blessed Virgin Mary
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/father-ripperger-releases-prayer-consecrating-2024-election-to-the-blessed-virgin-mary/2024-09-1000 min
For Our Edification049 | Throwback: Whose Donation Is It Anyway?It's another blast from the past. In 2016, Michael Jordan made significant donations to several causes. There were many critics, however, who questioned why the sports legend donated the money where he did.
In this "Write to Bear Alms" segment from the old "Eddie Francis Podcast Show" and in the spirit of Black Philanthropy Month, Halima gave her thoughts about the intersection of philanthropy and personal leadership. She talked about the logic that goes behind philanthropic gifts and how nonprofit organizations can understand what philanthropists are looking for when they're ready to make their gifts.
About D...2024-08-1447 min
For Our Edification048 | Throwback: Not a 'Make It Rain' FundraiserOnce upon a time, Halima was in the fundraising world. But she wasn't a "make it rain" fundraiser. That's because Halima's success was built on the understanding that fundraising isn't just about money, it's about relationships. Hear about why your organization's attitude towards donors is crucial, why it's crucial to choose sustainability over survival, and how your can empower your entire team to be fundraising ambassadors. Plus Halima talked about a couple of free resources to boost fundraising capacity.
Most importantly, this episode reveals why Halima is such a strong leader and how wisdom can have a...2024-07-1639 min
Counterpoint with Eddie Hobbs#19 - Professor Francis A Boyle - Harvard Bioweapons Expert Exposes COVID Origins and Global AgendaProfessor Francis A. Boyle, the renowned international lawyer, professor at University of Illinois (previously at Harvard), and author of the Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989, discusses the origins and implications of COVID-19. His bill—universally accepted by both US Houses—was signed into law by President Bush Senior on May 22nd, 1990. Expect to learn about Boyle's early assessment of COVID-19 as a bioweapon, chilling parallels between the Gulf War Syndrome and the unfolding events since 2020, his insights into the development of the virus at the Wuhan lab, and the subsequent global cover-up, his expertise on biolo...2024-07-0839 minJesus 91117 Jun 24 – Pope Francis Invites 100 Comedians to the VaticanJesse Romero brings in his friend Eddie Chavez to react to Pope Francis inviting 100 Comedians to the Vatican. The news is certainly no joke as the two retired Sheriff Deputies talk about how to improve the Church. They continue to deep dive into Manuel for Spiritual Combat by Dr. Dan Schneider.
Today's Topics:
1) Pope Francis tells 100 Comedians at the Vatican: "It's ok to laugh at God"
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebrity/pope-francis-tells-100-comedians-at-the-vatican-it-s-ok-to-laugh-at-god/ar-BB1oiiXz
2, 3, 4) In Part 32 of this series, Jesse and Eddie discuss "Not by Sword or Spear: Baptism and Confirmation," beginning on page 167, in The Liber C...2024-06-1751 min
Education Marketing Leader with Chris RapozoEmployer Branding in Higher Ed: Attract and Retain Top Talent - A Conversation with Eddie Francis"You need people who want to be on your campus, who want to work in higher education, and who will help your culture grow."In the latest episode of the Education Marketing Leader podcast, I had a powerful conversation with Eddie Francis, Principal of Edify Ventures, LLC, and host of "I Wanna Work There."We dove deep into employer branding, a crucial element for attracting and retaining top talent in higher education.Here are the highlights:🎯 Importance of Purpose: Eddie emphasized the value of...2024-06-1349 minJesus 91103 Apr 24 – An Open Letter to Pope FrancisToday's Topics:
1) An open letter to His Holiness Pope Francis
https://cforc.com/2024/03/an-open-letter-to-his-holiness-pope-francis/
2) OFM Provincial proclaims his homosexuality
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4224723/posts
3, 4) Italy faces “Mass” catastrophe as Catholics turn to pagan gods of Rome
https://www.godandcountry.blog/post/italy-faces-mass-catastrophe-as-catholics-turn-to-pagan-gods-of-rome2024-04-0351 minJesus 91126 Mar 24 – Pope Francis Wishes Hell Were EmptyToday's Topics:
1) Pope Francis wishes hell were empty
https://www.tfp.org/pope-francis-wishes-hell-were-empty/
3, 4) Why national divorce is a horrible idea that will destroy America
https://www.returntoorder.org/2024/02/why-national-divorce-is-a-horrible-idea-that-will-destroy-america/2024-03-2653 min
For Our Edification042 | On My Brain: Freaknik and the "Top" HBCUsAmerican Black Gen Xers are buzzing with the release of "Freaknik: The Greatest Party Never Told." I watched it and two things stood out to me--one was folks' perception of Freaknik and the other was the way the documentary ended. I shared some thoughts.
On another note, I've had thoughts rattling around in my head for a while about what folks regularly regard as the "top" HBCUs. I'm not so sure this conversation serves us in the best way, and I talk about why.
Got thoughts? Let me hear them! Email eddie@eddiefrancis.com and...2024-03-2332 minI Wanna Work There!Live from CUPRAP: They’re paying WHAT??!In this special bonus episode of I Wanna Work There, Enrollify host Eddie Francis chats with Jaime Hunt about her LinkedIn post calling attention to the low salary range of a marketing and communications position with very demanding, and maybe even unrealistic, expectations. And it triggered quite the reaction from other LinkedIn users. Eddie and Jaime, with their candid charm, dissect the job listing, the implications of such positions on the industry and professionals navigating their careers, and how all of it impacts institutions’ employer brands.Key Takeaways:The Challenge of Being a "Marketing Unicorn": Discussion on...2024-03-1421 min
For Our Edification041 | Throwback: The Award WinnerThe reason Eddie is an "award-winning" broadcaster is Immaculée Ilibagiza. In 2010, he interviewed the Rwandan genocide survivor for a retreat that she was holding in New Orleans. A year later, Eddie won the Press Club of New Orleans Excellence in Broadcasting Award for the Best Radio Entertainment Feature. This interview is a throwback from his days as a contributor to "Sunday Journal with Hal Clark" on WYLD-FM in New Orleans.
About Our Sponsor
"For Our Edification" is brought to you by Edify Ventures, LLC, brand strategy for your people and you. Edify partners with o...2024-03-1214 min
For Our Edification039 | Bravo! Fitness!Personal trainer Micah "Bravo" Matthews trains more than the body. He goes out of his way to train the mind and the spirit. Set to enjoy a lucrative engineering career, Bravo decided that he wanted more out of life than he felt a lot of his colleagues were getting. That's when he decided to invest in a healthy lifestyle.
In an interview that originally ran in 2018 on the old "Eddie Francis Podcast Show," Bravo talked about his passion for fitness and effects of the physical fitness journey on mental and spiritual fitness.
About Micah "Bravo" M...2024-02-0226 min
For Our Edification038 | Your Wellbeing Is Your VoiceAt one point, Kimberly O'Neil was concerned that she would lose her voice, both figuratively and literally. Heavily committed to community work and education, Kim dedicates her life to empowering people to lift their voices to fortify the causes they care about. When her wellbeing was threatened by COVID-19 and workplace bullying, she realized that she had to take care of herself, too. Kim shares personal leadership stories and thoughts to encourage each of us to take care of ourselves so that we can do what we do best.
Eddie also shares candid thoughts about the impact...2024-01-1500 min
Higher Ed Demand Gen PodcastEp. 71: How To Be A Campus Where People ACTUALLY Want To Work // Higher Ed Demand Gen - Eddie FrancisEddie Francis is a brand strategist, award-winning broadcaster, and speaker.
With a background in talent acquisition and higher ed, Eddie shares his thoughts on the current employment challenge that Higher Ed faces.
Universities are not able to simply make a job listing and expect to have a giant talent pool to select from. What’s the reason behind this, and how can you combat this at your institution?
Connect with Eddie Francis on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiefrancis/2023-11-3020 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 13: Succession Planning and Employer BrandingIn a LinkedIn post, Emmalee Amthor wrote, “Succession planning is an investment in an organization's future. Here’s why.“1. Continuity: It ensures the smooth transition of key positions when employees retire, leave, or are promoted, reducing disruptions in workflow.“2. Talent Development: It identifies and nurtures potential future leaders, fostering their growth within the organization.“3. Risk Mitigation: Succession planning mitigates the risk of leadership vacuums, helping organizations avoid crises during unexpected departures.“4. Employee Engagement: It can boost morale and engagement by showing employees that the organization values their development and growth.“5. Cost S...2023-11-0634 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 12: Employees, Your First, Best CustomersBennie Johnson seems to eat, sleep and breathe marketing. The CEO of the American Marketing Association, Bennie also has a deep appreciation for ensuring that employees of organizations have fulfilling experiences. As he says, “Employees are your first, best customers.” As Bennie and his team look toward AMA’s Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, he shares honest thoughts about the importance of employer branding, a practice near and dear to his heart. On this episode of “I Wanna Work There!” we get an idea of how Bennie’s passion for marketing developed, how he developed an appreciation for human re...2023-10-2343 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 11: The Need for Culture CultivatorsTo boost an employer brand, Brittany King does not believe in hiring for culture-fit. As she wrote on a LinkedIn post, Brittany believes that organizations should seek out what she calls “culture cultivators.” A highly seasoned recruiter who focuses on culture as well as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, Brittany wrote that culture cultivators prepare an organization for the future, they optimize the organization for growth, and they develop process improvements to remove those elements that inhibit organizational success. In this episode, we broke down where culture cultivation starts, infusing culture cultivation into institutions’ strategic plans, and how to identi...2023-10-1634 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 10: Building a Productive Team CultureIt’s one thing to have a team that works well together. It’s another thing to have a team that knocks it out of the park in terms of productivity, honors, and a place where people want to be. That would be the marketing and communications team at Purdue University. It’s a team that has nearly doubled in size through a university-wide 150th anniversary celebration, the COVID lockdown, and presidential transition.Two Purdue marcom leaders, Ethan Braden and Kelly Hiller, joined “I Wanna Work There!” to talk about their journeys, building a team culture, and earning ca...2023-09-2538 min
For Our Edification037 | Relationship Goals...For RealLet's call this a get-to-know-you episode. It was such a pleasure to have Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew on to talk about her work and what she values most--relationships. A "network weaver," as she calls herself, Froswa' talks about her expertise in social capital, why she's concerned about the lack of connection among generations, how leadership is thwarted by impostor syndrome, and what she has learned about herself through it all. For Froswa', social capital is key to personal, professional and organizational growth. Talk about relationship goals...for real.
Froswa’ runs Soulstice Consultancy, and she’s the co-founder of HERi...2023-09-2245 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 9: Employer Branding Through Presidential CommunicationsPresidents affect faculty and staff engagement in many ways. How these campus CEOs communicate with their employees cannot be taken for granted, even at some of the biggest campuses in the nation. That’s where this episode’s guest, Teresa Valerio Parrot, comes in. On this edition of “I Wanna Work There!,” Teresa discusses why communications from the president’s office are so critical. A seasoned communicator known as the “president whisperer,” Teresa visits the podcast to share her perspectives about what is possibly the most difficult job in higher education. Teresa’s observations provide pathways to understand how pr...2023-09-1133 min
For Our Edification036 | Lyrics, Business, and Buns. Why Not?Why not? It's a question that Austin Levy seems to ask whenever he has an idea for a venture. Recognized as one of Gambit's 2023 "40 Under 40," the New Orleans MC (known as A.Levy) has spent over two decades as a recording artist and businessman. We spent time talking about what it means to grow as an artist, his business ventures, and what he has learned about himself through it all.
Connect with Austin:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alevyworld
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Alevyworld
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alevyworld
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com...2023-09-0238 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 8: The Trouble with MicromanagementMicromanagement does no favors to employer branding. However, faculty and staff may be willing to be the brand ambassadors of their campuses if their leaders knew how to…dance? There is a practice called followership which is the set of employee behaviors that influence how leaders lead. So, what happens when leaders micromanage? Sharna Fabiano, a certified leadership coach, uses her experience as an internationally recognized tango artist to help leaders understand how to work productively with their people. As the chair of the International Leadership Association’s Followership Member Community, Sharna helps us understand what followership is, w...2023-08-2832 min
For Our Edification035 | Celebrating Black Philanthropy MonthAugust is Black Philanthropy Month. It's a time that celebrates the legacy and traditions of giving throughout the African diaspora.
One group that has uplifted Black philanthropy is HERitage Giving Fund. Based in Dallas, HERitage has awarded over $100,000 to Black women-led nonprofit organizations that serve Black women and girls throughout North Texas.
Akilah Wallace founded HERitage with Halima and Froswa' Booker-Drew. She joined "For Our Edification" to talk about how HERitage honors Black philanthropy through its efforts and programming. She also gives helpful suggestions for "everyday" Black folks to practice philanthropy.
Learn about Black P...2023-08-2449 min
For Our Edification034 | An AnnouncementAnnouncing Edify Ventures, LLC, a brand strategy and experiences company! Find out why I started this thing, and learn more about Edify Ventures by going to https://edifyventuresnola.com.
The views expressed on "For Our Edification" do not reflect the views of any entity with which the hosts or guests are affiliated.
2023-08-2118 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 7: No More ‘Post and Pray’Colleges and universities are finding out, the hard way, why they can no longer “post and pray,” that is post job openings and pray that qualified candidates will fill the applicant tracking systems. On this episode, we went straight to a major source to find out what kind of traction higher education job postings are getting. Kevin Varner of HigherEdJobs joined “I Wanna Work There!” to discuss the increase that the website has seen in postings from campuses across the country, how site traffic has changed, and what institutions should do to attract the candidates that they want. 2023-08-1421 min
For Our Edification033 | Do the Followership, Y’allYes, there is such a thing as followership. So, I invited Sharna Fabiano to talk about it. She's the 2023 chair of the International Leadership Association’s Followership Member Community, host of the "Lead & Follow" podcast, a certified coach, author of "Lead & Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork," and an internationally recognized tango artist.
Sharna is great at using dance as a metaphor for the leader-follower relationship. We talked about the importance of trusting your partner, what it means to be a skilled follower, the importance of self-awareness (whoa, remember how that came up in episode 32 with P.J...2023-08-0642 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 6: A Title Does Not a Leader MakeEmployee engagement does not happen without effective leadership. Effective leadership, however, doesn’t always come from those with executive authority–the folks with the titles. Without question, great leadership can come from faculty and staff who own their expertise and authority and who have moved the needle on their respective campuses. This episode explores the critical role that leadership development plays in employee engagement through the eyes of Vicki Baker, an economics and management professor who wrote an Inside Higher Ed op-ed called “A Title Does Not a Leader Make.” This episode is brought to you by ou...2023-08-0127 min
For Our Edification032 | Overcoming ObstaclesIf anybody knows anything about overcoming obstacles, P.J. Dixon does. Here's someone who has lived a chunk of his life in a wheelchair, yet that hasn't stopped him from living life to the fullest as a wheelchair athlete, international traveler, 10th degree black belt, and a martial arts and women’s self-defense instructor. So, how has P.J. done it???
In this energized interview, we go in about overcoming obstacles to strengthen personal leadership. From the power of awareness to dealing with baggage to choosing who we are in the moment to putting accountability in perspective, P...2023-07-2551 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 5: The Delicate Dance of Managing ChangeThey say that the only thing that is constant is change. How does change affect the employees at an institution, especially when the change is at the top? Higher education, an industry that once upon a time saw presidents and chancellors lead institutions for decades in some cases, is now seeing leadership changes at the top nearly every six years. How does that affect faculty and staff? Robin M.L. Johnson, who is an expert in change management, joined “I Wanna Work There!” to discuss how institutional leaders, faculty and staff can manage major change at their respective institutions by k...2023-07-1733 min
For Our Edification031 | Lessons From DogsWhen my family talked about getting a dog, I talked about how much work it would be for us. What I didn’t anticipate is how much having a dog would teach us about ourselves. Who knew? Wilfred "Woofred" Hester knew.
As a professional dog trainer, Wilfred works with dog parents on helping them understand how their behaviors determine their dogs' responses. If things go well, the result is a host of personal leadership lessons that bring dog parents much closer to their pets.
My big three takeaways?
The thirst for instant gratification distorts vi...2023-07-0931 min
Education Marketing Leader with Chris RapozoHow to Brand Your University - An Interview with Eddie FrancisBack in November 2022, I sat in on a roundtable discussion on social media marketing in higher ed during #AMAHigherEd and noticed Eddie Francis seamlessly moderate the session attended by nearly 30 people with ease.The next morning I saw Eddie at breakfast, introduced myself, struck up a conversation, started following him on LinkedIn, and took note of a social proof campaign he started at Dillard University.Friends, meet Eddie Francis, Dillard University’s Director of Communications and Marketing, part-time lecturer, AMA Higher Education Marketer of the Year Nominee, and host of the “For Our Edification” podcast.Eddie joined Dillard as the Ma...2023-07-0324 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 4: How a School Attracted ‘Ambitious Builders’When Suri Duitch arrived at Tulane University to take over as the dean of the School of Continuing Studies, she saw a need to rebrand. Renaming her unit the School of Professional Advancement (SoPA), Suri led an involved process that included collecting internal data, giving her the good, the bad and the ugly about the school. On this episode, we learn that the rebranding process was about more than changing SoPA’s name and look. It was about changing the culture. Suri shares how SoPA attracted “ambitious builders,” the change she saw in SoPA’s job applicants, and how SoPA gai...2023-07-0325 min
For Our Edification030 | Servant LeadershipSome of the people I admire most are servant leaders. These are folks who put others first. But they do so to help guide groups and communities in specific directions. One of my very cool higher ed marketing and communications colleagues, Jenny Petty, has a such a fascination with servant leadership that she hosts a podcast called "The Servant Marketer."
Jenny visited "For Our Edification" for a robust, energetic, nerd-out conversation about servant leadership. We find out what led to her fascination with it, how she infuses it into her marketing work, and how she practices self-care...2023-06-2440 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 3: A Look at Higher Ed’s Talent CrisisRecently, The Chronicle of Higher Education held a virtual panel discussion called “The Talent Crisis in Higher Education.” One of the panelists was Jaime Hunt, host of The Enrollify Podcast Network’s “Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.” Jaime joined “I Wanna Work There!” to talk about why she once conducted an employee satisfaction survey and how she used the data. We also find out why she obsesses over job descriptions and how empathy impacts performance. Finally, Jaime talks about a brand ambassador program that featured employees and the results it pulled in. This episode is brought to yo...2023-06-1933 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 2: Higher Ed’s Work CultureCampus work culture matters. While a college campus can be a place that’s full of life and offers many employees such great things as shared governance, it can also mentally and physically wear its employees down, a serious threat to the employer brand. Kevin McClure has been vocal about the work culture of higher education and offers thoughts about why and how it needs to change. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Aud...2023-06-0541 min
For Our Edification029 | HBCU Fundraising DisparitiesWRITE TO BEAR ALMS
On May 27th, USA Today published the article, "How funders, school leaders can step up to combat philanthropic disparities faced by HBCUs.” The only problem is that I felt the article need a bit more fundraising and philanthropy meat on the bone. Cue our resident fundraising and philanthropy expert--Dr. Halima Leak Francis!
Having researched fundraising capacity-building at HBCUs, Halima talks about why these fundraising disparities in exist. She also discusses what funders value in their relationships with institutions and more.
References:
How funders, school leaders can step up to...2023-06-031h 16
Higher Ed PulseEp. 153: Introducing "I Wanna Work There!" with Eddie Francis — a New Enrollify PodcastIn this episode, Zach chats with Eddie Francis about his new show, I Wanna Work There!No matter the institution, company, or organization, everyone wants to find the best talent, and everyone wants to keep their best talent. Higher education is no different. Eddie Francis has worked in both talent acquisition and higher ed marketing. On this podcast, he explores ways to create a great experience for faculty and staff on your campus. Because, in education, a great employee experience equals a great student experience. And who doesn’t want that?You can exp...2023-05-2535 min
For Our Edification028 | No Shame in the Struggle, Part 2Halima and I continue our conversation about how people struggle with shame. This part of the conversation goes deeply into leadership. We tackle how chaos aggravates one's feeling of shame while hiding others' feelings of shame. We also go into how organizational culture plays into individuals' feelings of shame and also how accountability can be weaponized.
So, how do we deal with feeling shame in the struggle? Halima believes that tapping into our creativity could be a great answer.
The views expressed on "For Our Edification" do not reflect the views of any entity with...2023-05-2430 minI Wanna Work There!Ep. 1: What Is Employer Branding?Host Eddie Francis talks about why he thinks “I Wanna Work There!” is an important podcast for colleges’ and universities’ marketing strategies. He also teases some of the topics that will be covered during the inaugural season of “I Wanna Work There!” The episode also features Craig Fisher, a strategist who provides a baseline definition of employer branding for higher education professionals. This episode is brought to you by our friends at DD Agency:DD Agency is a higher ed-specific marketing technology agency that has conducted countless SEO Audits for colleges and universities across the co...2023-05-2218 minI Wanna Work There!I Wanna Work There! [Trailer]I Wanna Work There! is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, check out other Enrollify shows! The Enrollify Podcast Network is growing by the month with all kinds of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows. They’re jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. There are some great industry voices for you–folks like Terry Flannery, my good friend Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Corynn Myers, Dustin Ramsdell, Jaime Gleason, and many more. Learn more about2023-05-1900 minFor Our Edification027 | No Shame in the Struggle, Part 1It's so refreshing to have Halima back on the mic with me! She had something serious on her heart and wanted to share it with the "For Our Edification" audience. Halima wants you to know that there's no shame in the struggle.
She has ever so wise words about the importance of showing up when you're in the middle of the struggle and how she works through moments of struggle, even in her job as an educator. Finally, find out why Halima says it all comes down to your "why." This is part one of pure inspiration.2023-05-1526 min
For Our Edification026 | The Grind of Higher Ed Marketing, Part2In this second part of my conversation with Joel Goodman, we talk a bit more about website strategy for colleges and universities. But, an interesting moment happens when we get real about how burnout looks for higher ed marketers and what it's like having to manage egos. Finally, we learn about Joel's new podcast, "Appendix B," which he co-hosts with his Bravery Media colleague, Kristin Van Dorn.
The views expressed on "For Our Edification" do not reflect the views of any entity with which the hosts or guests are affiliated.
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For Our Edification025 | On My Brain: No More ’Soft Skills’I had something on my brain. No more "soft skills!" Find out why I believe that term needs to go.
References:
LinkedIn: Why I Hate the Term 'Soft Skills'
Medium: Soft Skills: Origin, where it comes from and Concept
National Career Development Association: Why We Should Stop Using ‘Soft’ Skills
The views expressed on "For Our Edification" do not necessarily reflect the views of any entity with which the hosts or guests are affiliated.
2023-04-2816 minFor Our Edification024 | The Grind of Higher Ed Marketing, Part 1Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of higher ed marketing podcasts that explore what it's like sitting in the seat of a higher ed marketer. It sounds like fun, right? The truth is that it is an incredibly fun job, but things also get quite real. One podcast that candidly explored the world of the higher ed marketer is "Thought Feeder," on which I had the pleasure of appearing.
I invited, "Thought Feeder" co-host and principal/CEO of Bravery Media, Joel Goodman, to join me on "For Our Edification" to chat about what h...2023-04-1829 min
For Our Edification023 | Social Media ManagementDoing social media for a brand can't be all that different from doing it for a personal account...right? A lot of folks, including hiring managers, still haven't gotten the memo. As a higher education marketer who has managed social media for three institutions, I know how different and emotionally taxing social media management can be for a brand.
Jon-Stephen Stansel, who is the director of social media for Chaotic Goods studios and who has managed social media in higher ed, also knows all too well. JS visited "For Our Edification" to put the role of social...2023-03-1936 min
The ED Talk, on parle affaires, marketing, vente et CRM avec Eddie DaracNos prédictions marketing pour 2023 | Discution en Eddie Darac, Gestion BSP et Francis Daviault, Union PPC🚀 Êtes-vous prêts à découvrir nos prédictions marketing pour l'année 2023? On vous a préparé une vidéo qui va vous surprendre !
🤖 00:46 - ChatGPT, est in incontournable et il sera là pour rester et offrira une version payante. Vous ne pourrez plus vous en passer !
💻 03:02 – Renaissance de Microsoft Advertising grâce, entre autres à l'aide Chat GPT. On vous explique comment Microsoft va changer la game !
🤔 04:17 – Google sera impacté directement par Microsoft et Chat GPT. Préparez-vous à des changements importants !
💸 07:10 – La récession va impacter les budgets marketing et les stratégies publicitaires. On vous dit comment s'adapter !
🎥 08:36 – La vidéo...2023-01-1715 min
For Our Edification022 | Change ManagementWhen there are major changes in any company or institution, the focus is often on what the leaders will do. But how do major moves, such as leadership changes or mergers and acquisitions, affect the employees?
Change management expert, Dr. Robin M.L. Johnson, joins the podcast to provide insight about the very important role of emotional intelligence and how organizational changes affect those not in power. Robin is the founder and chief change leadership advisor for DesignOrg Solutions.
The views expressed on "For Our Edification" do not reflect the views of any entity with...2023-01-0946 min
For Our Edification021 | Bigger Than DeionDeion Sanders' leaving Jackson State University to take the football head coach job at the University of Colorado inspired lively debate on social media and sports talk shows. And, somehow, quite a few folks decided that Sanders "saved" HBCUs!
I brought in Jackson State alum and PR professional, Eddie Brown, to discuss the bigger issue--how Jackson State and other HBCUs provide opportunities to the Primes of the world and also why HBCUs don't need heroes. Learn more about Eddie's agency, Brown Public Relations, at http://www.brown-pr.com/.
The views expressed on "For Our Edification"...2022-12-1841 min
The Tj Francis ProgramEddie Griffin Did ItMe, Artan X, Eli Haba & Jake Timothy got together at 1am and just talked a bunch of bologna but then got into some good stuff like Eddie Griffin's illustrious acting career but mostly 9/11.It was a fun timeFollow me: @teejfrancis2022-08-021h 11
For Our Edification020 | Son of a SaintOn January 1, 2022, the mentoring organization, Son of a Saint, celebrated its 11th anniversary. It came from the vision of Bivian “Sonny” Lee, III who wanted to help young men without fathers in their homes. Lee's vision resulted in one of New Orleans’ most respected nonprofit organizations.
On the old Eddie Francis Podcast Show a few years back, Halima and I had a chat with Sonny about Son of a Saint’s work and the road that he personally traveled to change the lives of the young men his team serves. What started as Sonny simply doing what he thoug...2022-01-0334 min
For Our Edification019 | Mental Health in SportsMy dude David Grubb paid the podcast a visit again to talk sports. This time, we had a rich conversation about mental health in sports. David is a sports reporter who has been in the locker room with pro athletes after crushing defeats and he has seen the effects that injuries have had on athletes' mental health. He is even open about managing his own mental health. David commented on Naomi Osaka, we chatted about what athletes don't own us, and I explain why I am no longer a sports fan.
Check David out on "Crunch Time"...2021-08-2157 min
For Our Edification018 | To Be Creative and BlackKhalilah Elliott and Jamal Sterling, hosts of "Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay," join the podcast to talk about the powerful role creativity plays in our everyday lives and how creativity is perceived in the Black community.2021-07-2358 min
For Our Edification018 | To Be Creative (and Black)There is no doubt that creativity is ever-present in our lives, but how much do we take away from ourselves when we don't invest in our creativity? And do we take creativity seriously in the Black community? After watching the documentary "The Creative Brain," I had questions.
I turned to a couple of great, creative friends, Khalilah Elliott and Jamal Sterling. Khalilah is the founder and chief disruptor of Gafford Communications, and Jamal is an actor and educator. Both also host the arts and entertainment podcast "Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay." Besides creativity in the Black...2021-07-2358 min
My First KicksEddie FrancisThis week, we welcome the great Eddie Francis to the podcast. We talk about what got him into kicks. Also being gifted kicks after doing a paid gig! Ify also shares a moment of vulnerability has he got GOT after shopping. Hass also poses a great question to Ify and we talk about some upcoming kicks.
Tune-In and don't forget to leave a review with your first kicks & subscribe!
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Socials: @yourboyeddie
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Got a my kicks story? email us at myfirstkickspod@gmail.com our IG i...2021-07-161h 11
Best Mates with BlakeBest Mates with Blake - Episode 9 - Eddie IfftAmerican comedian, podcaster and all round great guy, Eddie Ifft, joins Blake to tell some hilarious and totally surprising stories about his experiences in comedy, friendships, romance and coming down under. Let's just say, we need to get Eddie back into Australia soon to hear more of these insane stories!
Follow along for guest clues and episode highlights at instagram.com/bestmateswithblake
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The ED Talk, on parle affaires, marketing, vente et CRM avec Eddie DaracFrancis Daviault | Comment fonctionne Google Ads et pourquoi une entreprise devrait l'utiliser ?Dans cette entrevue, Eddie Darac de Gestion BSP s'entretient avec Francis Daviault, un spécialiste Google Ads de la région de Québec qui nous explique comment fonctionne Google Ads et pourquoi une entreprise devrait l'utiliser dans sa stratégie de publicité ?
00:00 – Intro
00:08 – Présentation de Francis Daviault, spécialiste Google Ads
01:00 – Pourquoi une entreprise devrait utiliser Google Ads (AdWords)
03:00 – Le réseau Display
05:16 – Par quoi commencer quand in veut faire de la pub Google ?
06:39 – Comprendre les étapes du cycle d’achat de ses clients
08:27 – Combien de temps avant que ça fonctionne ?
09:50 – Les statistiques et les rapports et les CRM
11:50 – Histoires de...2021-06-2314 min
For Our Edification017 | Apple Fried AppleWhen 6th grade teacher, Dee Holt, told his class that he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, they joked that he was a member of "Apple Fried Apple." Then Holt decided to take it further and turn seven of his students into a "line" of "Seeds." Apple Fried Apple captured the hearts of many Divine Nine members and even the nation.
My fellow Alpha brother did me the honor of joining me on "For Our Edification" to talk about how Apple Fried Apple. Most importantly, we chatted about how D9 members in education leverage their memberships t...2021-06-1719 min
For Our Edification017 | Apple Fried AppleDee Holt, the "founder" of Apple Fried Apple visits to talk about going viral and how he uses his Alpha Phi Alpha membership to inspire his students.2021-06-1719 min
Higher VoltageHow HBCU Marketing Has Changed, And How It Hasn’t – Eddie Francis and Chelsea HolleyEddie Francis of Dillard University and Chelsea Holley of Spelman College explore how a global pandemic and nationwide calls for racial justice have changed how HBCUs market themselves to prospective students, and ways in which HBCUs were perfectly primed to meet the moment at hand.2021-06-171h 06
Humble and Honest PodcastHealthy for the Holidays with Eddie Williams (Holiday Bonus Episode)Today's Conversation is with Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is the lead pastor of Bay City Church in San Francisco and creator of Ex Nihilo Health. Eddie is a former NFL player. He is married to Sarah, and they have three children. Eddie is a Bay Area...2020-12-1838 min
For Our Edification016 | Motivational SpeakingWe visit the world of motivational speaking with speaker, trainer, author and host of the "Off the Bench" podcast, Mark Wiggins, to chat about the craft and its effect on people.2020-12-1347 min
For Our Edification016 | Motivational SpeakingDoes motivational speaking get you...motivated? With so many motivational speakers out there, some question whether or not they hold real value. At the same time, maybe there isn't enough motivation out there.
To talk this out, I turned to an old speaking colleague of mine, Mark Wiggins. Mark is a speaker, author, trainer and host of the "Off the Bench" podcast. We talk about how he got into the business, when he realized that his words were reaching people and what motivational speaking does for folks' identity and value. And Mark also talks about why the w...2020-12-1347 minHumble and Honest PodcastHealthy and Fit Christianity with Eddie WilliamsToday's Conversation is with Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is the lead pastor of Bay City Church in San Francisco and creator of Ex Nihilo Health. Eddie is a former NFL player. He is married to Sarah, and they have three children. Eddie is a Bay Area...2020-11-0534 min
For Our Edification015 | My Obsession with NarcissismIf you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed that, at times, I reference narcissistic leadership (#narcissisticleadership). You may even believe that I have somewhat of an obsession with narcissism. The reason narcissism tends to be such a big deal to me is 1) my professional experiences and 2) I researched narcissism in leadership for my master's degree. What a revelation! In this episode, I break down what narcissism does to followers' identity and value and I also explain why narcissism is an actual epidemic.RESOURCESThe Narcissism Spectrum Model"Why Is Narcissism Increasing Among Young Americans?"2020-10-0549 min
For Our Edification015 | On My Brain: My Obsession with NarcissismIf you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed that, at times, I reference narcissistic leadership (#narcissisticleadership). You may even believe that I have somewhat of an obsession with narcissism. The reason narcissism tends to be such a big deal to me is 1) my professional experiences and 2) I researched narcissism in leadership for my master's degree. What a revelation! In this episode, I break down what narcissism does to followers' identity and value and I also explain why narcissism is an actual epidemic.
RESOURCES
The Narcissism Spectrum Model
"Why Is Narcissism Increasing Among Young Americans?"
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For Our Edification014 | On My Brain: Kamala’s Divine Shout OutDuring her vice presidential nomination speech, Kamala Harris gave a shout out to the Divine Nine after mentioning her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Many of us were pretty excited that she took the time to do so. But why, on the biggest stage of her career and in a such a critical moment, would she do such a thing?
I know exactly why--identity and value. Alpha Kappa Alpha, like so many of our sororities and fraternities, probably helped her figure out who she is and how she influences those around her. Not only that, Divine Nine organizations...2020-08-2742 min
For Our Edification014 | Kamala's Divine Shout OutDuring her vice presidential nomination speech, Kamala Harris gave a shout out to the Divine Nine after mentioning her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Why, on the biggest stage of her career and in a such a critical moment, would she do such a thing?2020-08-2742 min
For Our Edification013 | Being Better: Eric and Maleka BealEddie and Halima talk to health and wellness success stories Eric and Maleka Beal who lost a combined 300 lbs.2020-04-1425 min
For Our Edification013 | Being Better: Eric and Maleka BealIn 2018, on the old Eddie Francis Podcast Show, Halima and I thought it would be great to interview Eric and Maleka Beal, a husband and wife team that lost a combined 300 lbs. Their feat was so impressive that the couple had been featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Dr. Oz," in Essence, and People. Their success also led them to start the health and wellness company Better Choices.
In this great interview, Eric and Maleka talk about how their relationship blossomed and served as a foundation for their health and wellness success with Better Choices.
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For Our Edification012 | The Psychology of HazingEvery September, HazingPrevention.org holds National Hazing Prevention Week to create and share awareness about the dangers of hazing. An instrumental figure in tracking hazing deaths is Hank Nuwer. On the old Eddie Francis Podcast Show, we talked to professional mental health counselors Leslie Brown and Von Eaglin about the psychology of hazing, particularly in the Divine Nine. As a member of a Divine Nine fraternity--Alpha Phi Alpha--I thought it important to talk to a couple of counselors who speak our language, and both came through with great insight about what goes through the mind of potential hazers.L...2019-10-0539 min
For Our Edification012 | The Psychology of HazingEvery September, HazingPrevention.org holds National Hazing Prevention Week to create and share awareness about the dangers of hazing. An instrumental figure in tracking hazing deaths is Hank Nuwer. On the old Eddie Francis Podcast Show, we talked to professional mental health counselors Leslie Brown and Von Eaglin about the psychology of hazing, particularly in the Divine Nine. As a member of a Divine Nine fraternity--Alpha Phi Alpha--I thought it important to talk to a couple of counselors who speak our language, and both came through with great insight about what goes through the mind of potential hazers.
2019-10-0539 min
Les 2 Gars d’AdWordsS2E1 - Entrevue avec Eddie Darac sur Zoho CRMDans cet épisode, nous interviewons Eddie Darac de Gestion BSP sur l’importance de partir sur le bon pied avec un CRM. Nous abordons comment choisir un bon CRM, les fonctionnalités qu’il devrait y avoir, comment ça peut contribuer à augmenter les ventes et comment le tout peut être reliée à Google Ads.
Eddie Darac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-darac-681bab57
Gestion BSP: https://gestion-bsp.com2019-09-3019 min
For Our Edification011 | What Is a Philanthropic Identity?WRITE TO BEAR ALMS
August is Black Philanthropy Month, so that means it's Halima time! With such a great celebration, there are many who get into the spirit of giving. One's giving should have purpose, however (thus the supporter of "For Our Edification", the Purposeful Philanthropy Foundation). For this edition of the Write to Bear Alms segment, Halima breaks down how having a philanthropic identity can lead to more meaningful giving.
Halima breaks down the philanthropic identity. She defines it, how it feeds into one's reputation, what it means to protect a philanthropic identity, the d...2019-08-201h 01
For Our Edification011 | What Is a Philanthropic Identity?WRITE TO BEAR ALMSAugust is Black Philanthropy Month, so that means it's Halima time! With such a great celebration, there are many who get into the spirit of giving. One's giving should have purpose, however (thus the supporter of "For Our Edification", the Purposeful Philanthropy Foundation). For this edition of the Write to Bear Alms segment, Halima breaks down how having a philanthropic identity can lead to more meaningful giving.Halima breaks down the philanthropic identity. She defines it, how it feeds into one's reputation, what it means to protect a philanthropic identity, the difference between influence a...2019-08-201h 01
For Our Edification010 | College Isn’t for EverybodyIn so many conversations about college, someone inevitably offers up that "college isn't for everybody." There's no disputing that, but we decided to challenge that statement. On this episode for "For Our Edification," we don't challenge its truth so much as we challenge the frequency with which it is said. Specifically, we discuss why that statement does more harm to Black America than any other sector of society.
For this discussion, we lean on Halima's knowledge of education. Having earned her master's degree in Educational Sociology, Halima touches on the history of higher education which includes the...2019-07-0258 min
For Our Edification009 | Throwback: The Daughter Voice and the Dad LanceHere is a pair of throwback interviews to my radio days when I was a co-producer of and contributor to the award-winning show "Sunday Journal with Hal Clark". In 2010, I was introduced to hip hop artist and educator Voice whose discography includes "Black Maria" and "Voice Presents Cutz". Voice's single "Black Maria" features her mother Zardis.
Later, I had the pleasure of interviewing her dad, actor and acting instructor Lance E. Nichols. By far, this is one of the most entertaining interviews I have ever done thanks to Lance's energy and charm. Lance has appeared as Dr. La...2019-05-1227 min
For Our Edification008 | Understanding Black PhilanthropyWRITE TO BEAR ALMS
It's a throwback on For Our Edification! On this episode, we're going back to the old "Eddie Francis Podcast Show" when Halima had a conversation about Black philanthropy. Her guests were Darryl Lester and Vince Bayyan. The conversation defined Black philanthropy, discussed trends, and the importance of empowering everyday people to be strategic in their giving.
About Darryl Lester
A leading voice in philanthropy, Darryl is the director of Service Year at North Carolina State University's Institute for Emerging Issues. He is also the founder of HindSight...2019-04-1739 min
For Our Edification007 | On My Brain: Fyre Fest and Narcissistic LeadershipSocial media was abuzz in early 2019 when two documentaries about the infamous Fyre Festival dropped on Netflix and Hulu. People could not believe how the event got so out of hand and how the festival's creator, Billy McFarland, seemed oblivious to the harm he caused several parties in the process. I believe the reason is McFarland's narcissism.
Using my professional experience and information I am gathering for my master's degree research, I lay out the signs of narcissistic leadership using the events surrounding Fyre Fest as portrayed in the documentaries. This isn't about McFarland so much as...2019-04-0252 min
The HBCU Nation Radio Show#BGLO Conversation about Grad Chapters with Anthony Ray and Eddie FrancisAnthony Ray talks with the Founder of the Black Greek Life Success Program about his piece he pinned entitled, "10 Issues Black Greeks Have With Their Grad Chapters" on The HBCU Nation Radio Show.
Eddie Francis is the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast host and Greek life contributor. He is also a speaker, award-winning media veteran, and talent acquisition professional. Eddie is a regular contributor to "The HBCU Nation Radio Show" and award-winning "Sunday Journal" talk shows; and he has written for The Huffington Post, The Ladders, Great Black Speakers, LinkedIn, Social-Hire, Write to Bear Alms, Greek Ladders, and Careers in Government. He...2019-03-1221 min
For Our Edification006 | Doctor Who? Identity and Value on Halima’s Doctoral Journey, Part 2Halima and I continue to unpack her Ph.D. experience in part two of a conversation about how her identity and value were affected during her doctoral journey. Here, it gets even more interesting as we discuss the value of doctorates to greater society. Halima gives thoughts about how people who engage in doctoral studies shape important social issues. By the way, there are interesting segments where Halima gives her thoughts about how doctoral work had been adversely affected in Black America in the 1990's and cultural representation in scholarship.
Finally, Halima offers words of advice to...2019-03-0755 minFor Our Edification005 | Doctor Who? Identity and Value on Halima’s Doctoral Journey, Part 1The year 2018 was a great one for Halima. After defending her doctoral dissertation in November 2017, she received her Ph.D. in 2018 from New York University's Steihardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. Having had so many conversations about the process, we thought it would be a good idea to pick her brain about how the process affected her identity and value.
In part one, Halima discusses why she chose to pursue a Ph.D. and why she chose her research. We find out how her passion for understanding fundraising capacity-building at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and U...2019-03-0650 min
For Our Edification004 | Mental Health Benefits of GivingWRITE TO BEAR ALMS
In this first installment of Halima's Write to Bear Alms segment, we take a look a the mental health benefits of giving. To do that, we're taking it back to her old "Write to Bear Alms" radio show which aired on the Dallas-based Radio Azad.
Halima's guest was Leslie Brown, a mental health professional who is pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling. Leslie's mental health work includes stress reduction workshops for various groups and counseling military veterans. She explains the neuroscience behind the feelings of satisfaction that come from giving and...2019-02-0743 min
For Our Edification003 | Sports Infamy: When Athletes Mess UpWhat's it like when a player makes a game-ending mistake? Of course, it's painful for us fans but it's obviously way more painful for the players.
David Grubb, a columnist for Crescent City Sports, has a very good idea of the real identity and value of the player who had a tough game. In this throwback interview (from the old Eddie Francis Podcast Show), David talked about the identity and value of athletes beyond the arena on the heels of a mistake that ended my New Orleans Saints' 2018 playoff run. The tables turned for the Saints, however...2019-01-1539 min
For Our Edification002 | New Year, New Me? Ha!As yet another new year rolls in, many of us are determined to be better versions of ourselves. A popular social media hashtag has been #NewYearNewMe with folks determined to make 2019 a better year than 2018.
The response? HATERATION!
But not everybody is letting the haters have their way. Take this tweet, for instance:
I hate when people say saying #NewYearNewMe is lame. It's a time to set benchmark #goals and #resolutions. Maybe you don't need that fresh start but I know plenty of people who do. Let's make #2019 great.#LetsWork #Money #Family #Fitness...2019-01-0747 minFor Our Edification001 | Introducing For Our Edification featuring Write to Bear AlmsWelcome to For Our Edification!
This podcast is about identity and value--who we are and how we influence those around us. The foundation for the podcast's message is the practice of personal branding which was popularized by Tom Peters' 1997 essay "The Brand Called You". While we are not diving directly into the waters of personal branding, For Our Edification promises to deliver guests and commentaries designed to empower you to articulate your identity and value.
For Our Edification's co-pilot, Halima Leak Francis, is the host of the Write to Bear Alms segment which provides insights...2018-12-2936 min
The HBCU Nation Radio ShowEddie Francis The QuadAnthony Ray and Eddie Francis discuss " 'The Quad' (and Other Black Shows That Keep It Real): Why So Serious?" this week on The HBCU Nation Radio Show.
Eddie Francis is the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast host and Greek life contributor. He is also a speaker, award-winning media veteran, and talent acquisition professional. Eddie is a regular contributor to "The HBCU Nation Radio Show" and award-winning "Sunday Journal" talk shows; and he has written for The Huffington Post, The Ladders, Great Black Speakers, LinkedIn, Social-Hire, Write to Bear Alms, Greek Ladders, and Careers in Government. He is a member of Alpha Phi...2017-03-1328 min