Listen "Leading with Connection - The Human Side of Higher Ed IT"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Ctrl-Alt-Lead, David shares a personal story about an anonymous series of origami gifts that revealed the profound impact of recognition and connection in professional settings. He reflects on how small, authentic gestures can strengthen trust, enhance engagement, and build cohesive, motivated teams. The episode highlights why effective leadership begins with genuinely seeing and valuing the people behind the work.This episode of Ctrl-Alt-Lead features narration generated by an AI model trained on my own voice. Every word, idea, and story is written by me — the AI simply helps me deliver it with consistent quality, even when I’m on the road. I’m sharing this so you know exactly how the show is made, and so we can keep building it together on a foundation of trust and authenticity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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