Eddie Francis helps both leaders build profitable organizations and professionals accelerate their careers through radical self-honesty. A former university executive team member, he speaks about the leader-follower relationship, appreciating follower power, personal leadership, and why leadership development must change. He has been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Huffington Post, Inside Higher Ed, and Careers in Government. Eddie has also appeared on such podcasts as “Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO,” “The Horrible Boss Effect,” and “ILLUMENATE”. He hosts “The Way Forward” on WBOK radio in New Orleans and “For Our Edification,” a personal leadership podcast.
The New Orleans native earned his master’s degree in strategic leadership from Tennessee State University and his bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Loyola University New Orleans. Eddie is a member of the International Leadership Association, the American Marketing Association, the Press Club of New Orleans, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Presentations
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The most transformative leadership begins with getting brutally honest about your own narrative.
That's my story as a leader who struggled with undiagnosed ADHD. Through it all, I leaned into my intellectual curiosity, invested in my professional development, and kept myself aligned with the big picture to benefit both myself and the organization.
What your teams will walk away with:
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Why self-awareness is more than a competitive advantage; it's the first commandment of leadership.
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The mindset to build a personal brand that will gain their leaders' confidence.
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How personal growth and development lead to meeting business goals faster.
Leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum. Every leader needs their team so that they can meet their goals. At the same time, teams that trust their leaders in order to perform at a high level.
Quality communication sparks team collaboration. Successful teams are the foundation for organizational success.
This talk will help your leaders and their teams understand:
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The team leader as the culture creator.
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"Follower power" as the culture contributor.
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The team leader and the team's connection as engines for performance and advancement that make everyone look good.
This is the story of my greatest PR challenge...and victory--when strategic communications met ethical leadership. In 2011, my then-employer was on the verge of possible closure due to a legislative bill.
But a secret meeting that I hosted with a nonpartisan organization changed everything for the better.
You and your leaders will learn:
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Why your organization's reputation is about more than the entity; it's about every employee's future.
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How to maintain the confidence of your stakeholders.
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The art of strategic risk-taking during an existential threat.