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
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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, I hope everything is going as well as possible... Writing again with a few updates at the fringes of innovation and education. What Evolving Consumer Trends Mean for Education Middle-income consumers are feeling the squeeze of inflation but continue to splurge on discretionary items, defying traditional spending habits. Older consumers are now more likely to switch brands, while young consumers in emerging markets prefer premium products. Relevance for Higher Ed: Adapting...
Hi there Reader, Diving into this week’s insights tailored for forward-thinking leaders in higher education… Lydia Winn on Transforming Admissions Insights from Lydia Winn, Head of Sales GTM Strategy at Empowerly, shares insights on re-thinking admissions. She emphasizes understanding holistic student profiles and recommends institutions provide detailed examples to demystify the process. (Note: Empowerly’s team-based approach offers elite admission guidance at a fraction of the cost). Watch...
Hi there Reader, Diving into this week's insights tailored for forward-thinking leaders in higher education... Higher Education Innovation Newsletter Federal Innovation Push Brings ‘Moment of Change’ for Community Colleges The NSF’s CHIPS and Science Act investment is revolutionizing community colleges by funding regional innovation engines to support emerging tech and workforce training. Initiatives like the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine exemplify how these investments create...