With 17 years of insider experience, I specialize in enhancing university operations and strategic planning through innovative, data-driven solutions. Receive succinct, powerful insights on using analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline operations, increase ROI, and make informed strategic decisions. Ideal for C-suite aiming to do more with less and navigate the complexities of modern higher education.
What a Women with Autism Taught Me About Human Behavior
Hi there Reader,
I hope you're having a great week...
Life Lessons from the Spectrum
I had an incredible conversation with Milanie Grae, whose managed to channel her neurodivergence and fascination with brain science into a writing superpower.
Unsolicited Career Advice
Last week, a friend contacted me asking for some Career advice.
After 10+ years working for the same University, she was passed over for the Senior role in her department...
Feeling overlooked but not surprised given the dynamics at her workplace, she found herself at a crossroads.
When I inquired about her Plan B, she confessed she didn't have one.
This is not uncommon, but it is a reminder of the importance of building and accruing career leverage.
My advice for anyone seeking more autonomy:
- Build publicly
- Stack unique skills
- Create an online Personal Brand
In a world of rapid change and uncertainty, relying solely on traditional career paths is... risky.
As my friend discovered, years of dedication don't necessarily translate into promotions or recognition. I
- Invest in yourself
- Acquire specific skills
- Make your unique mark
Chat GPT Prompt of the Week
"Transform these meeting notes into a potential solution that solves these pain points: ..."
Twitter Course Freebie
(note: you'll be redirected to the first video lesson and enrolled in an email sequence).
Talk soon, my friend!
-Mike O’Connor
Hi, I'm Mike!
With 17 years of insider experience, I specialize in enhancing university operations and strategic planning through innovative, data-driven solutions. Receive succinct, powerful insights on using analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline operations, increase ROI, and make informed strategic decisions. Ideal for C-suite aiming to do more with less and navigate the complexities of modern higher education.
Hi there Reader, Welcome back to the latest edition, where we explore the intersections of technology, finance, and strategy shaping the future of higher education. From leveraging agile methodologies to optimize campus operations to assessing how endowments are navigating turbulence to AI hacks, here are a few insights I'm excited to share... Columbia's Endowment Strategy: A Bold Public Equity Play As Ivy League endowment reports start rolling in, Columbia University is leading the pack with...
Hi there Reader, I hope everything is going as well as possible... How Menlo College’s Startup Mindset is Preparing Students for the Future In a recent conversation, Steven Weiner, President of Menlo College, shared how he’s leveraging Silicon Valley’s startup mentality to redefine higher education. Menlo’s approach centers on mandatory internships, real-world experience, and its proximity to Silicon Valley’s tech giants—ensuring students graduate with both degrees and job offers. Key...
Hey there, Reader, In this edition, we explore new approaches to college admissions and the power of predictive models.... Novel Approaches to Admissions with Loper: An Interview with Sam Bernstein In my recent conversation with Sam Bernstein, Co-Founder of Loper, we delved into how his company is revolutionizing the college admissions process.... Loper is rethinking how students find their ideal schools by creating personalized matches between students and institutions - using large data...