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Eddie Francis
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Promoting Leadership for Good in everything I do.
TODAY on #TheWayForwardWBOK, a VERY special guest joins me! My wife, Dr. Halima Leak Francis, will talk about the research she conducted about philanthropy 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, and she'll share her thoughts about philanthropy in NOLA moving forward. Listen today on the Play Ode app.
October 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On #TheWayForwardWBOK, Kim Williams of @endworkplaceabuse.bsky.social will join me to discuss the impact of workplace abuse, the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, and how employees can protect themselves.

Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.

#leadershipforgood
September 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
It took Phillip Holmes a minute to figure out that he had been in a toxic workplace. He is joining me on #TheWayForwardWBOK to provide insights and tips on not just surviving the toxic workplace but thriving as an individual.

Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com
September 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
On #TheWayForwardWBOK this weekend, you’ll hear about Builders an initiative that seeks to foster widespread action-oriented civil discourse in a society where the divide seems to be widening more every day.

Tori Larned will join me Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live at wbok1230.com.
September 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Professional archivist Dominique Luster will join me to give her thoughts about archiving for the future.

In 2018, she did a TEDx talk called “Archives Have the Power to Boost Marginalized Voices”.

Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com

#thewayforwardwbok #leadershipforgood
August 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
On this #ForOurEdification I spoke to business consultant, speaker and author Randy Phares about how he helps people defeat their self-limiting beliefs.

Check out this seriously motivating episode of by going to forouredification.substack.com

#personalleadership #leadershipforgood #podcast
August 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
So, I watched the Amanda Seales vs. 20 Black conservatives video—every second. And I have some thoughts that may surprise you.

I’m going to share them Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on The Way Forward on WBOK radio streaming live at wbok1230.com.
August 20, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Entering year three of running Edify Ventures, LLC, I’ve learned a few things about betting on myself.

And with recent job losses, I imagine that a lot of folks are also betting on themselves.

To hear about that list of five in its entirety, go to
forouredification.substack.com/p/5-things-i...
August 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We’re taking this edition of #AdvancingSoutheastLouisiana to the Northshore!

This weekend, we’ll hear from Dr. Jim Carlson, the chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College.

Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.

#whatneworleansistalkingabout #thewayforwardwbok
August 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Of all the things I’ve had on my career bingo card, college instructor wasn’t one of them. But here I am, grading assignments on a Saturday morning and enjoying it.

Ironically, teaching has taught me a lot.
✅ It’s not what you communicate, it’s how you communicate that carries weight.

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August 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I get it. We jump into a leadership role, and we start thinking about our personal stuff. It’s human.

However, I’ve learned that such thinking can come dangerously close to becoming too personal.

In the words of Brené Brown, “Stop working your sh*t out on other people.”

#leadershipforgood
July 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I need you to tap in to #TheWayForwardWBOK tomorrow. We need to talk about the importance of pushing our brilliance as Black folks, especially now.

Hang out with me at wbok1230.com at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday.

#leadershipforgood
July 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The next #TheWayForwardWBOK features my good friend Mildred Dillon also known as The Money Doctor. She’ll share her wisdom and tips about managing money when things get tight.

Check us out Saturday at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
June 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Doing an Instagram Live at 7 p.m. CT tonight to talk mental health and personal leadership. I hope you'll join me.
www.instagram.com/p/DKxKvE8O1h...
June 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Major #ADHD victory here. 😁
June 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Expanding my commentary about “useless” college degrees this Saturday on #TheWayForwardWBOK. Check me out at 3 p.m. CT at wbok1230.com.
June 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Introducing the Higher Edification segment on #ForOurEdification. This segment is dedicated to how higher education touches our daily lives.

Check out the episode at www.podbean.com/ew/pb-web3n-...

#highereducation #personalleadership #leadershipforgood #podcast
June 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I am PLEASED to have Ronald Richardson Jr., host of “Conversations with Ron Richardson”, join me on #TheWayForwardWBOK.

He’s stepping up to discuss #mentalhealth and #disabilities. Join us on WBOK Saturday at 3 p.m. at wbok1230.com.
June 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Diving back into some #leadership reading. #leadershipforgood
June 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Making tweaks to the business plan for Edify Ventures today. This business ownership thing is VERY real.

But I can’t thank God enough for the support I’ve received and the clients who have had faith in me so far. 🙏🏽
June 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
After hearing Carlos Henry’s story, it’s abundantly clear why he’s so passionate about #leadership.

He’s come a long way from a challenging upbringing (to put it very mildly).

Check out this episode of #ForOurEdification, including my new #LeadershipforGood tip.

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May 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Running an interview back on #TheWayForwardWBOK.

Dr. Robert Collins, Dillard University urban studies and public policy professor, joined me to discuss public policy and how the community can get more involved.

Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on WBOK 1230 AM.
May 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Quintin D. Taylor, the chancellor of River Parishes Community College is joining me on WBOK’s “The Way Forward” today at 3 p.m. CT. This is going to be a good one.

It’s the the Advancing Southeast Louisiana series. Join us streaming live at wbok1230.com!

#thewayforwardwbok
May 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I’ve got something different on #TheWayForwardWBOK! Fr. Joshua Rodrigue, the rector/president of Notre Dame Seminary will join me for the Advancing Southeast Louisiana series.

You’ll hear my first serious LOL moment on this episode. 😂

Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
May 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My first two-year college leader on #TheWayForwardWBOK!

Join me & Dr. Tina Tinney, the chancellor of Nunez Community College as she discusses their impact on Southeast Louisiana, new programs & facilities, and more.

Join us Saturday at 3 p.m. CT streaming live on wbok1230.com.
April 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM