Eric K. Kaufman

Leadership educator and scholar at Virginia Tech.

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@DannyMWhite @HokiesFB Wow! That’s a crew!

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"At a 'normal company,' decisions can be made fairly easily by individuals; with a flat structure, 'all of a sudden here, you have to listen to all these people.'" #leaderful #leadership https://t.co/xVZehaN3fN

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Valuable insights for working through a #leadership challenge. I especially appreciate the advice on the intention pacing and progression of three C’s: Curious, Confused, and Concerned. https://t.co/090BguKMWc

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“If we come back to the public mission of higher education and its role in advancing the democratic goals of a multiracial society, we understand that institutions trying to build a diverse student body is advancing interests that…https://t.co/FJRanMxmV6 https://t.co/emCpYyXcX9

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Leadership is not about pulling people to follow your path. It's about shining enough light for them to find their own route.

Bosses aim to wield power. They issue commands to maintain control.

Leaders strive to empower. They delegate authority to unleash potential.

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“A powerful team doesn’t form just to do work, but instead enrolls to create change. Figuring out what change you’re making and who is being changed is the first step, and everything follows from that.” #teamwork https://t.co/D6L8hPJoRT

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“When different kinds of thinkers get together and recognize the value of their different approaches, great progress can be made.” #diversity https://t.co/EZpoK1VU4s

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“Great conversations emerge from great questions.” #leadership https://t.co/44mId67AL4

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"Considering organizations as living systems has important consequences on how we address change." Céline Schillinger offers valuable insights on how to approach #leadership in a healthy and effective manner. https://t.co/IdXxlWZfsh

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How are you using technology to facilitate or enhance collaboration? https://t.co/M59vpNLFI9

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“Not every goal can be achieved using the same thought process, so helping students learn different kinds of thinking is crucial to their success." #highered https://t.co/ajjwt6ewHd

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#Brainstorming is often facilitated poorly. While free-wielding sessions may yield ideas from external processors, brainwriting can be more effective for tapping into the potential of the group. Then facilitated dialogue can help…https://t.co/A6dTIj627J https://t.co/00tmSV6D5N

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“You are never too smart to be confused…. The first step to learning something new is embracing what you don’t know, instead of focusing on what you do know.” #learning https://t.co/q6QtxJs7lh

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I’m excited to dive into the third edition of “Leading With Questions: How Leaders Discover Powerful Answers by Knowing How and What to Ask.” It is an important framing for tackling today’s #leadership challenges. You can get a copy of the book at…https://t.co/5afiD2aJfu

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“Inclusive Teaming is not defined by a team with differences, but by a team that actively and productively manages those differences — a team that is in the behavioral habit of inclusion.” #leadership https://t.co/Z9IjWNNw08

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I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Badge Innovator from Canvas Credentials (Badgr)! https://t.co/g5bMDH1RY6

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"Fostering social connection requires that we each commit to our relationships and communities. Our actions today can create sustainable changes to society and bring better health to all." #collaboration https://t.co/vYwzbades4

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World Economic Forum projections for the next five years indicate “the largest absolute gains in jobs will come from education and agriculture. The report finds that jobs in the education industry are expected to grow by about 10%,…https://t.co/hGEHlj9PyX https://t.co/wccic9DLcT

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"Successful leaders today are those that recognise a paradigm shift." - Simon Western, A New Age of Humanitarianism: From Paternalism to Eco-Mutualism
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