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Keith Edwards @keithephd.bsky.social · 13d

Announcing the Evolve Institute for Higher Education Leadership.
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Announcing Evolve Institute for Higher Education Leadership

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · 28d

Ready to build a high-performing, human-centered culture? My latest post weaves #PsychologicalSafety, #BraveSpace, & #CulturalIntelligence into a unified framework. Engage!
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#WorkplaceCulture #Innovation #Leadership

Boldly Go: An Integrated Leadership Framework for Cultivating Psychological Safety — Brave Space Leadership

Psychological safety is the destination , and we achieve it by engaging in a continuous process grounded in two core pillars: Courage (Brave Space): The collective willingness to lean into disco...

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Sep 24

#PsychologicalSafety is the destination, but do you have the right vehicle (let's call it a starship) and course for diverse teams? My new blog post explores how to get there with #BraveSpace and #CulturalIntelligence.
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Charting a Course to Psychological Safety with Brave Space and Cultural Intelligence — Brave Space Leadership

Leaders can successfully navigate the journey to psychological safety in diverse teams when equipped with the right tools: a deliberate process for engaging in difficult dialogue and a navigational sy...

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Sep 18

Why is psychological safety so hard to cultivate, especially in diverse teams? I'm tackling three often overlooked challenges in my new blog post. Read the first one now!
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#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #BraveSpace #CulturalIntelligence

Is Psychological Safety Enough? Why Your Journey to a Human-Centered Culture is Falling Short — Brave Space Leadership

This post is part of a three-part series on how leaders can cultivate brave space and use cultural intelligence to create psychological safety in their teams and organizations.

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Aug 15

A participant shared this pic from a recent workshop. It’s my reminder that great facilitation means staying hydrated, looking stylish, and having fun while creating a brave space for learning. Because that’s how I werq. #BraveSpaceLeadership #Facilitation #Learning

A man in a stylish, form-fitting, black-and-white checkered jumpsuit and shiny black stilettos strikes a deep squat pose in an office setting. He is smiling slightly while holding a green water bottle and a banana, with a stack of orange and blue patterned chairs in the background.

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Aug 14

Bravery isn't about being fearless; it's about acknowledging fear and acting anyway. My latest Travelogs post explores this idea, with personal stories to help you reflect on your own journey with fear in DEIJB learning spaces. www.bravespaceleadership.com/travelogs/co... #BraveSpace #Courage

The Courage to Be Afraid: Navigating Fear in Brave Spaces — Brave Space Leadership

Bravery isn’t the absence of fear. It’s the antidote.

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thinking about your next professional development move? One-on-one #executivecoaching might be the powerful, personalized experience you need. Evolve Essentials helps you create a clear action plan for your unique #leadership challenges, all for just $895.
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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jun 26

My new blog post, "The Power of the Pivot," explores how my biggest career change became an act of self-liberation as a queer person of color. Find out how I navigated fear to create my dream career. #QTBIPOC #CareerPivots #BraveSpaceLeadership
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The Power of the Pivot: Why Career Transitions are an Act of Self-Liberation for QTBIPOC — Brave Space Leadership

For QTBIPOC leaders, career transitions can be profoundly liberating acts. In this blog post, I explore how facing down fears—of failure, rejection, and uncertainty—paved the way for me to build a car...

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jun 17

Big news! ✨ #BraveSpaceLeadership is launching a new blog!
My first post dives into why I'm starting this blog – sharing authentic stories from my own and others' #Leadership journeys, embracing collaboration, and keeping it accessible.
Check it out! www.bravespaceleadership.com/travelogs/fi...

Travelin’ Thru: Launching the Brave Space Leadership Blog — Brave Space Leadership

The journey to launch this blog has been a long and winding road. Several years ago, I started talking with my dear friend and collaborator Kristi Clemens about a follow-up to our chapter on brave sp...

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jun 4

So excited for Inciteful's free #PrideMonth webinar! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

I love #coaching marginalized leaders (especially my #LGBTQIA2S+ fam) to unlock their authentic superpowers. Natalie Jade and I will discuss cultivating confidence & self-trust. Plus, a chance to win free coaching with me!

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You Belong Here: Cultivating Confidence, Safety, and Self-Trust in Your Career · Zoom · Luma

In a world where many of us have been told—directly or indirectly—that we’re “too much” or “not enough,” this session is a reminder: you belong here. Join Dr.…

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Apr 29

✨Sharing a glimpse into my speaking work! ✨ I bring my lived experience as a #queer #Asian person with mental health challenges to talks on building #BraveSpaces and sustaining #SocialJustice work. May & June are coming up - let's collaborate! #Speaker #AAPI #MentalHealthAwareness
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AAPI Heritage, MH, and Pride Months Sizzle Reel

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Apr 15

Cultural intelligence (CQ) is essential for #highered #leadership success - and it’s coming to Evolve Your Leadership Voice! Join our FREE webinar on 4/29 w/ Dr. Rahn Franklin on #CQ for senior leaders. Register: forms.gle/LyFFq2gaHghd...

Evolve Your Leadership Voice Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in Evolve. Whether you are here to enroll, meet with one of us, or check out a webinar, we are glad you are here.

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Mar 31

Free transformative #leadership #coaching with a professional credentialed coach? Yes! Join me on #Inciteful. Earn tokens through surveys to get no-cost sessions! Use code BRAVESPACE! www.incitefulapp.com

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Inciteful App Homepage. Learn more about our unique user research tool.

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Keith Edwards @keithephd.bsky.social · Mar 18

At Evolve, @drbrianarao.bsky.social, Dawn Lee, and I are doubling down on building the strength and effectiveness of your leadership voice. We’re offering a 1/3 discount for our next cohort, launching on June 2. We’d love for you to be a part of it.

Is Evolve for You?

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Mar 25

Higher ed senior leaders: noticing an uptick in blame, rage, and feeling stuck? Ready to shift from just reacting to leadership challenges to strategic social change?

Don't evade. Evolve. Register for the summer cohort by May 16. More info in my link in bio. youtube.com/shorts/yeOHU...

Are you ready to Evolve?

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Mar 10

Not every situation calls for a #bravespace - and yes, I’m saying that as one of its co-creators. Learn how to discern which framework is most appropriate for different scenarios related to #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, #socialjustice, and #belonging. bit.ly/bravespaceclass

The Art of Cultivating Brave Spaces - Brave Space, or Something Else?

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Mar 6

Learn to recognize your triggers and de-escalate so you can more effectively facilitate the co-creation of #bravespaces for powerful learning about #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, and #socialjustice.

The Art of Cultivating Brave Spaces - Curiosity and Self-Awareness

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Mar 3

You’ve heard of brave spaces. But what exactly are they? And how can they support powerful learning about #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, and #socialjustice? Learn more in this video! www.veed.io/view/9072ed9...

The Power of Brave Spaces

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Feb 13

The #ACPA25 Equity and Inclusion Team invites convention attendees to “recognize and honor the past and present labor which make our gathering possible." Learn more about our labor recognition initiative: bit.ly/ACPA25-labor

Labor Recognition & Invitations to Action

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Feb 12

#ACPA25 is committed to accessibility! We're thrilled to offer a low sensory room in Hyatt Harbor A (Mon & Tue, 8am-6pm) for attendees needing a quiet space. Learn more: bit.ly/4hSWe6Y

Accommodating Neurodiverse Attendees at Events

The Overland Park Convention Center has opened a dedicated room to help serve the one in six event attendees with sensory-processing issues. Here's how you can accommodate this often-overlooked group ...

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jan 31

Your #CDO and #DEI teams aren’t the only leaders who need to get crystal clear on why #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion matters. You do, too. Yes, CFOs - even you! To learn more and get help (it’s trickier than it sounds), join my free workshop next Tuesday - info in my link in bio.

Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jan 29

Many leaders take for granted that #DEI matters to them and their organizations, and don’t develop a clear, concise, and compelling explanation of why. My DEWhy is powerful, and it fits on a Post-It. Join my free workshop next week if you want to create your own DEWhy.

Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jan 28

In previous videos I talked separately about expansive authenticity and the importance of having a clear DEWhy. In this one, I discuss why leaders need both, now more than ever. If you’d like to engage further, consider attending my DEWhy workshop next week: bit.ly/yourdewhy

Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jan 28

AKA: a list of games I want to play.

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Brian Arao (he/him/his) @drbrianarao.bsky.social · Jan 27

Platitudes aren’t enough to lead effectively for #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion, especially in today’s #dei climate. You’ll need something more powerful to help this important work evolve to meet today’s challenges. Join me next week for a free workshop to discover your DEWhy: bit.ly/yourdewhy