Eddie Francis

10/07/2025

In the most recent episode of on WBOK 1230AM, I brought Dr. Halima Leak Francis back. Yeah, I know her. 🙂

Her research article "Resourcing resilience and prosperity: Philanthropic investment in New Orleans’ nonprofit sector after Hurricane Katrina" was part of The Data Center's "The New Orleans Index at Twenty Collection".

Halima talked about what philanthropy in New Orleans has looked like 20 years after Katrina and what it needs to look like going forward.

Approaching the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, The Data Center published "The New Orleans Index at Twenty Collection" which included "Resourcing resi...

10/01/2025

So, I almost published an emotional 35-minute rant (which I talk about at the end of this episode of "For Our Edification"). But I thought of something better--something thoughtful.

Instead, I posted my February radio interview with Dr. Esha Lovrić about the work that she is doing to educate the world about the importance of critical thinking.

https://open.substack.com/pub/forouredification/p/069-the-fight-for-critical-thinking?r=5touvl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Dr. Esha Lovrić deeply believes that there is a need to widely promote critical thinking. She is so convinced of it that she even focuses on making the distinction between critical thinking and conspiratorial thinking.

09/30/2025

Deepening my understanding of what has become my favorite focus of studies.

09/29/2025

My favorite quote is, “Don’t be so focused on hitting the ground running. Hit the ground listening.”

I’ve shined most as a leader when I’ve taken the time to sit down, shut up, and listen. But too many folks can’t handle keeping their damn mouths shut.

Listening is gold. You learn a lot about a lot of people just by listening. So, listen to level up your leadership game.

09/22/2025

Working on my course today, and quality control paid me a visit.

09/18/2025

Many thanks to Volt for inviting me to write something that refocused me on the beauty of higher ed, despite all of the challenges. And, boy, am I in great company here! 🙂

Despite the negative headlines of late, these higher ed marcomm professionals share why they still believe in the purpose of higher education.

09/18/2025

No one, and I mean NO ONE, can achieve great things alone. As a member of your organization, whether you’re a local member without a title or a national member serving on a subcommittee, your attitude makes a difference.

Sure, the head cheese has a vision and an executive team, but they need people to believe in what they’re doing. If you believe, you’re a valuable part of the success engine.

Don’t short yourself or play yourself cheap. You’re positive mental attitude is everything.

09/10/2025

I’m just diving into ’s “HBCU Made” and truly enjoying it. It’s really activating my higher ed marketing brain. 🧐

08/28/2025

So proud to serve as an instructor in this great program for a second year!

08/26/2025

So humbled by this endorsement.

Every great speech comes down to three moments. Miss them, and you may lose the room. 👇 A wise marketer once told me: if you want to build your personal brand, public speaking is essential. That advice has proven true time and again. Because speaking isn’t just about sharing content, it’s abo...

08/24/2025

"(Black folks having respectful debates) is not what the hostile environment that we live in now wants. What they want is flat-out hate."

Check out my commentary about Amanda Seales v. 20 Black Conservatives on .

I watched every second of Jubilee's "1 Black Radical v. 20 Black Conservatives" featuring Amanda Seales. And I liked it. It was a bit maddening for me to lis...

08/19/2025

I LOVED talking "Evolved Leadership with Eddie Francis: Purpose, Ethics, and Mental Health" on Mental Health News Radio. Check it out!

In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Eddie Francis — marketing and communications consultant, broadcaster,