The ending of Redford’s A River Runs Through It (1992), based on the Norman Maclean novella. Such an incredibly gifted artist. RIP

All of my coaching sessions take place over the phone while I walk a three-mile loop in my neighborhood. This is unusual—and intentional. Here's a 1-minute snippet from last week's video on why, how, and what I coach. youtube.com/shorts/fDpfg...

Since @hammer59.bsky.social‬ reminded me of it... Survivor's Eye of the Tiger commercial for Starbucks www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MgE...

Reflect on the summer’s most significant events shaping higher ed. They explore tensions between values and practice, policy and reality, and what students are bringing, while also highlighting progress, innovation, and what keeps us motivated in this work. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

Higher ed is facing major challenges. This is a time to move boldly and invest in your teams to better use resources and double down on student success. Join us for @myacpa.bsky.social Institute on the Curricular Approach in October. I will see you there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8kA...

Dr. Zach Mercurio discusses his book The Power of Mattering. He describes how mattering differs from belonging and inclusion and how much mattering matters and a practical framework for cultivating mattering: noticing, affirming, and needing. studentaffairsnow.com/the-power-of...

While it is hard to think about the “dark place” that COVID holds in our collective heart, we are remiss if we do not acknowledge the great work that was done. Ardell Sanders tells a story about lessons learned and victories won during that tough time. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

Paying it forward comes to life as Dr. McZee makes good on a commitment to pay forward care for the African American men he mentors until it was paid in full. studentaffairsnow.com/heres-the-st...

Are you struggling to engage men effectively without reifying troubling patterns? Here’s a resource grounded in research and proven in practice. keithedwards.com/book/

Dr. @annmarie-cano.bsky.social's Leading Toward Liberation offers an approach to HE leadership centering justice, healing, & systemic change. Drawing from liberation psychology & Latin American liberation theology, Caño advocates for acompañamiento leadership. studentaffairsnow.com/leading-towa...

. @drkevinrmcclure.com shares a transformative approach to HE workplace culture. IHE must prioritize the well-being of faculty and staff to enhance student success. Kevin shares how leaders can re-imagine the workplace through a lens of organizational care. studentaffairsnow.com/the-caring-u...

Anne Brackett & Alicia Wojciuch explore how strengths-based approaches can transform how we supervise and lead. Whether you’re new to CliftonStrengths or know your top five by heart, you’ll leave with practical strategies, fresh insights, and ready to lead. studentaffairsnow.com/strengths/

It's always amused me that the one guy in ZZ Top without a beard was the guy named Beard.

Remember those episodes of Andor where the group of rebels are fighting with each other over BS and personality conflicts while the Empire tries to provoke protesters into a reaction to justify gutting an entire planet?

The editors of Contemplative Practices and Acts of Resistance in Higher Education share stories that offer life experience, powerful examples, and concrete practices to help bring being, embodiment, and inner work to becoming and social change. studentaffairsnow.com/contemplativ...

Authentic relationships between Black & white women are can be difficult due to realities of misogynoir & the role of white women in perpetuating harm. Learn about building reciprocal & accountable relationships beyond performativity toward connection & change. studentaffairsnow.com/reciprocity-...

What if this Father’s Day or graduation season, we offered more than cash or platitudes — we offered unmasking? Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity invites men to explore who they are beyond the scripts they’ve been handed.

. @drjessicariddell.bsky.social discusses mindsets & 10 tools to rethink, reimagine, and rebuild institutions of higher ed from Hope Circuits. She offers a critique of the status quo and a call to “challenge the actual in the name of the possible." studentaffairsnow.com/hope-circuits/

How do we care for those who care for others? In this week's video, I differentiate between trauma-informed care and trauma stewardship and discuss how to practice trauma stewardship for yourself and those you lead. youtu.be/OYPUvAGC-QM

Learn about the 4 different kinds of urgency and how to navigate... keithedwards.com/2025/05/06/m...

Friday is the deadline to register for our next Evolve cohort. You can get a good sample of Evolve from this edited video of our webinar on The Leadership Superpower of Slowing Down, which emerged from our first year of working with senior leaders in Evolve. youtu.be/nPwZtvefQto

It's time to invest in your leadership, so your leaders aren't waiting or arguing with uncertainty but leading through and with it. This summer, @drbrianarao.bsky.social, Dawn Lee, and I are offering Evolve for senior leaders and Evolve for Teams. youtube.com/shorts/UcKeY...

Dr. Rahn Fanklin is Vice President for Inclusive Excellence at Bethel Univeristy. He is also a CQ Fellow. In this video snippet from an Evolve webinar on Leading with CQ, Dr. Franklin succinctly summarizes the four frames of the CQ model. youtu.be/Z4iH4N79VOc

Unprocessed emotions can leave us triggered and lead to disengagement, broken trust, toxic environments, and burnout. But when we process emotions skillfully, they can bring resonance, vitality, and a sense of aliveness to our teams, movements, and communities. keithedwards.com/2025/04/29/e...

Leading with cultural intelligence (CQ) has never been more needed or more complex. Below are four distinct approaches to culturally intelligent leadership I’ve observed in myself and others. keithedwards.com/2025/04/22/c...

Dr. Paul Dosal is an innovative champion of student success & well-being. He shares lessons on breaking down silos, predictive analytics, & creating cultures of care - blending technological tools and personal connections for holistic & systematic approaches. studentaffairsnow.com/student-succ...

Are you curious, unsure, or even worried about what a curricular approach could look like in your student affairs functional area? For this Overview session, I'm joined by two extraordinary leaders, Dr. Erin Simpson, Ph.D. and Mikal Kenfield.

Dr. @jasoncottrell.bsky.social, a former employee at Dept of Ed shares agencies navigate transitions between admins, what these layoffs mean for higher ed, & reflects on his journey from higher ed to federal service—and what’s next as he returns to campus. studentaffairsnow.com/i-worked-at-...

We discuss the elimination of fed team that defines the poverty line—and what it means for Pell Grants and student access; Harvard’s public rejection of Trump’s demands, and the fight to reassert the public good of higher education in a time of deep skepticism. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

Thanks to ACPA's Senior-Level Community of Practice (SLCOP) and Florida College Personnel Association (FCPA) for offering my session "Who Are We Becoming?: Identity Development Approach to Organizational Transformation" for attendees who could not attend the February convention.

Are you curious about the benefits of introducing a curricular approach to your student affairs division? Each approach differs in aims and plans, so comparisons are difficult. However, patterns have emerged over the past 15+ years at the Institute and work with 100+ campuses. youtu.be/oxuq_A4PmGQ

What shifts in you,if you shift your focusfrom what you are against to what you are for?

In this origin story, Dr. Brooks shares his inspirational journey to the professoriate. Filled with triumphs as well as tragedies, his story reminds us of the importance of making your own path – one step at a time. studentaffairsnow.com/make-your-pa...

A renewed sense of purpose is gained after the smallest gesture from a student brings beauty to chaos. studentaffairsnow.com/the-power-of...

This is lovely. Minnesota nature photographer Jim Brandenburg recently passed away. Here are some of his reflections on himself, nature, photography, and vocation. Stay for the kicker. startribune.com/in-poignant-...

This guy! HOF MN Viking. MN Supreme Court Chief Justice. Twin Cities Marathon super-cheerleader. Maple syrup for non-profit maker. No wonder we named a MPLS middle-school after him. www.startribune.com/alan-page-fi...

Leading through collective action can reduce the risks and increase the effectiveness of efforts to create social change. keithedwards.com/2025/04/01/l...

Paige Bueckers leaves the game and hugs Geno and everyone on the bench while Ryan Ruocco talks about her relationship with Geno

I'm excited to announce my May Series on Curricular Approaches in Student Affairs Functional Areas. You can get more details, schedule, and guests. You can register for three sessions or the entire series. The overview session is free - you will need to register. keithedwards.com/curricular-a...

In this conversation recorded and released last night, @crystalegarcia.bsky.social & @feleciaelana.bsky.social examine the growing threats to international students, faculty fears around academic freedom, and the power of labor unions for collective action. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

I've been a fan of @relando.bsky.social amplifying voices for over a decade. Check out our conversation on justice, privilege, liberation, allyship, and more. Check out his entire series to learn from a wide range of powerful voices for social justice. youtu.be/v0IaqevkA_c?...

Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane? I'm all the way in

Explore the career shift from student affairs to alumni affairs with three panelists who have made the transition themselves: Unpack common misconceptions, surprising insights, and the role of technology in shaping alumni engagement. studentaffairsnow.com/alumniaffairs/

Feeling rushed, reactive, defensive, or all of the above? You are not alone. We're leading through complex challenges, an escalating pace of change, and manufactured urgency. Slowing down can help us move more effectively, clearly, and even quickly. Join us for this free webinar this afternoon.

This week, three major developments add to the urgency: a proposed overhaul of the fed financial aid system, escalating attacks on equity & free speech, & the role of associations as HE defender. Tune in for a deep dive into what’s at stake and what can be done. studentaffairsnow.com/current-camp...

Dr. Megan Gerhardt discusses moving from intergenerational differences as tension to opportunities. She shares ways we stereotype, shame, & blame other generations, as well as the four practices to help make intergenerational differences a strength in orgs. studentaffairsnow.com/gentelligence/

Slowing down isn’t about indecision, getting stuck, or avoiding action. It’s about being more present, clear, and effective. This idea keeps coming up with leaders and it’s at the core of our next free webinar next Tuesday, April 1 (no foolin’!). docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Had a tough week? Gotten some hard feedback? This will help.

Drs. @oiyanpoon.bsky.social & @crystalegarcia.bsky.social join @heather-shea.bsky.social to examine the impact on fed programs, like TRIO and Fed Student Aid, DEI policies, and academic freedom, highlighting the broader threats to equity and higer ed's future. studentaffairsnow.com/currentconte...