Keith Edwards
@keithephd.bsky.social
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Minnesotan. Higher Ed Leader. Mindfulness. Meditation. Speaker, author, and coach. Empowering better tomorrows. Leadership · Learning · Equity.
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Evolve Is Evolving

We are excited to announce the Evolve Institute for Higher Education Leadership, focused on courageous leadership to reimagine higher education.

Learn about our leadership coaching journeys here:
www.evolve-institute.com
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The ending of Redford’s A River Runs Through It (1992), based on the Norman Maclean novella. Such an incredibly gifted artist. RIP
All of my coaching sessions take place over the phone while I walk a three-mile loop in my neighborhood. This is unusual—and intentional.

Here's a 1-minute snippet from last week's video on why, how, and what I coach.
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Why I Walk for All My Coaching Calls
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Since @hammer59.bsky.social‬ reminded me of it...
Survivor's Eye of the Tiger commercial for Starbucks www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MgE...
Reflect on the summer’s most significant events shaping higher ed. They explore tensions between values and practice, policy and reality, and what students are bringing, while also highlighting progress, innovation, and what keeps us motivated in this work.
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Current Campus Context: Reflections, Tensions, and Hopes for Higher Ed
Current Campus Context is Student Affairs Now’s rapid-response series breaking down the latest developments in higher education. In this August edition, host Heather Shea is joined by Dr. Felecia Comm...
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Higher ed is facing major challenges. This is a time to move boldly and invest in your teams to better use resources and double down on student success. Join us for @myacpa.bsky.social Institute on the Curricular Approach in October. I will see you there.
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Join the 2025 Institute on the Curricular Approach
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While it is hard to think about the “dark place” that COVID holds in our collective heart, we are remiss if we do not acknowledge the great work that was done. Ardell Sanders tells a story about lessons learned and victories won during that tough time.
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Here's the Story: "It Can't Be About Me"
While it is hard to think about the "dark place" that COVID holds in our collective heart, we are remiss if we do not acknowledge the great work that was done. Ardell Sanders tells a story about lesso...
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Are you struggling to engage men effectively without reifying troubling patterns? Here’s a resource grounded in research and proven in practice.
keithedwards.com/book/
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Anne Brackett & Alicia Wojciuch explore how strengths-based approaches can transform how we supervise and lead. Whether you’re new to CliftonStrengths or know your top five by heart, you’ll leave with practical strategies, fresh insights, and ready to lead.
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Strengths-Based Supervision in Student Affairs
Anne Brackett and Alicia Wojciuch, two dynamic leaders who’ve helped hundreds of student affairs professionals, join Heather Shea to explore how strengths-based approaches can transform the way we sup...
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It's always amused me that the one guy in ZZ Top without a beard was the guy named Beard.
Happy Birthday to FRANK BEARD (ZZ Top) ...
Remember those episodes of Andor where the group of rebels are fighting with each other over BS and personality conflicts while the Empire tries to provoke protesters into a reaction to justify gutting an entire planet?
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What if this Father’s Day or graduation season, we offered more than cash or platitudes — we offered unmasking?

Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity invites men to explore who they are beyond the scripts they’ve been handed.
That Towns story from the day after the trade is something I still think about.
How do we care for those who care for others?

In this week's video, I differentiate between trauma-informed care and trauma stewardship and discuss how to practice trauma stewardship for yourself and those you lead.

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Practicing Trauma Stewardship
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