HeyJaredCandid Conversations on Leadership
Candice Solomon-Strutz and Chris Tidrick have in-depth conversations about what it means to be a leader today.Candice and Chris are IT leaders at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and collectively have more than 50 years of experience working in higher education.
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Episode 2.09: Leadership, Relationships, and the Future of Advancement with Dale Wright (opens the original)
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In this episode of Candid Conversations , Chris and Candice sit down with Dale Wright , Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice President of the University of Illinois Foundation, to explore a career that began almost by accident and ultimately led to senior leadership in higher education advancement. A first-generation college student from southeast Missouri, Wright discovered alumni engagement while helping plan homecoming at the University of Missouri. That experience opened the door
Episode 2.08: Building Culture, Trust, and Stronger Teams with Joy Brownridge (opens the original)
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In this episode of Candid Conversations , Chris and Candice sit down with Joy Brownridge , assistant director of organizational effectiveness for the University of Illinois System and the operational lead for the Professional Staff Leadership Academy. Joy brings a fascinating leadership journey to the conversation, beginning with 15 years as an industrial engineer in the automotive industry before making a major career pivot into higher education and human resources. Her experience across very d
Episode 2.07: Excellence, Innovation, and the Future of Illinois with Chancellor Charles L. Isbell, Jr. (opens the original)
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In this episode of Candid Conversations, Chancellor Charles L. Isbell, Jr. reflects on a leadership journey that began remarkably early. From the age of eight, he knew he wanted to become a professor, pursue artificial intelligence and machine learning, and contribute to education at a broader scale. He shares how his academic career evolved alongside a parallel path in university leadership, moving through faculty and administrative roles simultaneously. Along the way, he learned an important l
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