EDUCAUSE Rising Voices

Storytelling is an essential skill for higher education professionals, enabling them to connect with colleagues, make complex ideas more accessible, and drive meaningful conversation. In this episode, we explore the art of narrative storytelling techniques adapted expressly for IT professionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate National Mentoring Month, we discuss the transformative power of mentorship in higher education, exploring the qualities and impact of a successful mentor-mentee relationship, and the value of both formal and informal guidance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts and guests discuss five essential principles for effectively managing or collaborating with young professionals, including the importance of feedback, meaningful work, transparency, personalized support, and a culture of continuous learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the discussion centers around leadership insights from Brene Brown’s book Dare to Lead, exploring themes like authenticity, vulnerability, and building trust in the workplace. Hosts Wes Johnson and Sarah J. Buszka also share tips for making the most of your EDUCAUSE 2024 Conference experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The higher education technology profession has become increasingly interdisciplinary, and many young professionals are entering technology roles from nontraditional backgrounds. In this episode, we discuss how nontechnical strengths contribute to a better technical organization.You can also watch the episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons young professionals gravitate toward a career in higher education.You can also watch the episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Wes and Sarah speak to Susan Grajek from EDUCAUSE and Joseph Caudle from the University of Notre Dame about how young professionals can leverage the insights from the annual EDUCAUSE Top 10 to address institutional challenges and shape the future of higher education.You can also watch the episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding a path to a leadership role can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Sarah and Wes speak with two young professionals who have forged a path to the CIO position and discuss how they got there.You can also watch this podcast on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balancing work and life can be particularly challenging for higher education professionals now that many are working from home or in a hybrid environment. This podcast episode explores a variety of approaches and philosophies for improving work-life balance.You can also watch the episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Sarah and Wes discuss how to disengage from work concerns when it's time for a long break and how to avoid vacation whiplash on your return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.