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Eddie Francis
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When Expertise Authority and Executive Authority Clash

Some folks believe that having that big title equals carte blanche decision-making. A communications colleague of mine ran into this when he was working on a public relations crisis. His phone rang one day, and the voice on the other end insisted that he handle the crisis in a specific…

Leadership

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When Expertise and Executive Authority Clash
When Expertise and Executive Authority Clash
Leadership

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New Orleans needs a Black philanthropy second line

There are few things that bring me unfettered joy like a second line. I’m a native New Orleanian, raised in Tremé, so it’s hard for me to resist the blaring horns, jazzy-funky drums and a sea of Black folks letting their minds be free with the coldest footwork you’ll ever…

Black Philanthropy Month

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New Orleans needs a Black philanthropy second line
New Orleans needs a Black philanthropy second line
Black Philanthropy Month

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Jan 6, 2021

Why I Researched Narcissistic Leadership and What Should Concern You

Years ago, I worked under someone named Pat (not the real name). Pat was always focused on what Pat wanted. But Pat also had a nasty habit of gunning for certain folks on our staff. One night while I was out on the town, I got into a conversation with…

Identity And Value

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Why I Researched Narcissistic Leadership and What Should Concern You
Why I Researched Narcissistic Leadership and What Should Concern You
Identity And Value

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Aug 2, 2020

Impostor Syndrome, Innovation’s Barrier

At a recent work retreat, folks in my division engaged in a rich conversation about innovation. Like so many other organizations, we are searching for ways to combat the effects of COVID-19, so our boss challenged us to be more innovative about our work. He showed us Linda Hill’s TED…

Imposter Syndrome

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Impostor Syndrome, Innovation’s Barrier
Impostor Syndrome, Innovation’s Barrier
Imposter Syndrome

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Apr 19, 2019

My Case of #HIAMO

Recently, I learned about “FOMO.” Watching Hulu’s documentary “Fyre Fraud”, I learned that FOMO is “fear of missing out” on all kinds of social media trends and goodness. Who knew? Okay, everyone else knew. …

Social Media

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My Case of #HIAMO
My Case of #HIAMO
Social Media

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Sep 28, 2018

Climbing Out of the Valley of the Can’ts

There is someone who lives in the Valley of the Can’ts and they need help getting out. I know; I’ve been there. One day, a couple of months before my 43rd birthday, my soon-to-be wife looked me in the eyes and encouraged me to pursue my passions. I was telling…

Motivation

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Climbing Out of the Valley of the Can’ts
Climbing Out of the Valley of the Can’ts
Motivation

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Sep 7, 2018

We Should All Be Geoffrey Owens

The attempt to shame Geoffrey Owens didn’t work. As we saw, Owens was the victim of an act of sheer pettiness when a petulant Trader Joe’s shopper posted a social media picture of the man simply doing his job. Social media users’ response ironically reinforced the meaning of Labor Day…

Personal Branding

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We Should All Be Geoffrey Owens
We Should All Be Geoffrey Owens
Personal Branding

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Nov 26, 2017

Narcissism, Bullying and Racism's Attempts to Quiet Emotionally Intelligent Voices

Narcissism, Bullying and Racism’s Attempts to Quiet Emotionally Intelligent Voices I don’t worry about people with titles so much as I worry about those who support them. To this day, it amazes me that there was no outcry among conservatives when Donald Trump narcissistically proclaimed at the Republican National Convention, “I am your voice. I alone can fix it. I…

Narcissism

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Narcissism, Bullying and Racism's Attempts to Quiet Emotionally Intelligent Voices
Narcissism, Bullying and Racism's Attempts to Quiet Emotionally Intelligent Voices
Narcissism

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Jan 18, 2017

Keep It Civil, Don’t Give in to the Tomfoolery of the 45th

President Barack Obama’s farewell address was filled with grace, dignity, and hope. The man is leaving office the same way he came in — saying “Yes we can” to cheers and tears. And let the record show that upon running down some of his accomplishments during his address, President Obama…

2016 Election

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2016 Election

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Feb 2, 2016

Black History Month Is for Everyone

Black history should be a core subject in elementary and high schools across America regardless of the racial make-up of schools. I firmly believe that. African Americans may have been robbed of opportunities to be fairly represented in the history books but other Americans have been royally screwed. It’s about…

Black History Month

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Black History Month

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Eddie Francis

Eddie Francis

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