Chris Tidrick
@thinkfeellead.bsky.social
People-focused tech leader in higher ed. Writer, podcast host. Deep belief in human diversity, connection, and belonging.
We don’t learn this until later, but it’s impossible to unlearn once we have.
March 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We don’t learn this until later, but it’s impossible to unlearn once we have.
There are those that will protest and boycott. Those that will create to inspire. Those that will build the bulwarks of our valuable institutions. Those that will raise and teach the next generation of open-minded citizens. Those that will support the next generation of leaders.
We need them all.
We need them all.
March 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There are those that will protest and boycott. Those that will create to inspire. Those that will build the bulwarks of our valuable institutions. Those that will raise and teach the next generation of open-minded citizens. Those that will support the next generation of leaders.
We need them all.
We need them all.
One of the topics we talked about this week’s ILLUMENATE episode: when you’re part of a culture built around certain beliefs, changing your beliefs requires more than giving up the belief. It requires you to give up belonging. So many people hold on to beliefs they know are wrong, just to belong.
March 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
One of the topics we talked about this week’s ILLUMENATE episode: when you’re part of a culture built around certain beliefs, changing your beliefs requires more than giving up the belief. It requires you to give up belonging. So many people hold on to beliefs they know are wrong, just to belong.
If you’re feeling at a loss in these unprecedented times, my colleague put together a practical guide to making an impact.
I want to highlight #4: donations. There are organizations that can amplify your resources into good. All you have to do is donate.
I want to highlight #4: donations. There are organizations that can amplify your resources into good. All you have to do is donate.
My latest blog post offers some tips on how busy people can make a difference without burning out. Key suggestions below.
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How to make a difference
A few days ago, I had a conversation with a friend about what busy people—with full-time jobs, kids, etc.—can do to make a difference without burning out.
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February 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you’re feeling at a loss in these unprecedented times, my colleague put together a practical guide to making an impact.
I want to highlight #4: donations. There are organizations that can amplify your resources into good. All you have to do is donate.
I want to highlight #4: donations. There are organizations that can amplify your resources into good. All you have to do is donate.
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What a richly fulfilling conversation with @thinkfeellead.bsky.social about the many issues surrounding simply being a good guy.
Check out our feel-good conversation now at youtu.be/bOHNGldKBbA?...
#leadershipforgood
Check out our feel-good conversation now at youtu.be/bOHNGldKBbA?...
#leadershipforgood
February 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
What a richly fulfilling conversation with @thinkfeellead.bsky.social about the many issues surrounding simply being a good guy.
Check out our feel-good conversation now at youtu.be/bOHNGldKBbA?...
#leadershipforgood
Check out our feel-good conversation now at youtu.be/bOHNGldKBbA?...
#leadershipforgood
Reposted by Chris Tidrick
Such a beautiful conversation with @thinkfeellead.bsky.social on #ForOurEdification.
To have such a rich chat about one’s #personalleadership journey, especially as a man, is what it’s all about. 😎
Enjoy this episode at www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g7y8q-...
To have such a rich chat about one’s #personalleadership journey, especially as a man, is what it’s all about. 😎
Enjoy this episode at www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g7y8q-...
February 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Such a beautiful conversation with @thinkfeellead.bsky.social on #ForOurEdification.
To have such a rich chat about one’s #personalleadership journey, especially as a man, is what it’s all about. 😎
Enjoy this episode at www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g7y8q-...
To have such a rich chat about one’s #personalleadership journey, especially as a man, is what it’s all about. 😎
Enjoy this episode at www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g7y8q-...
Shout out to all the high school teachers that are doing their best to inspire young people to develop a healthy world view!
And specifically to @integrityandjoy.bsky.social who did this with such care and dedication.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jKQNVo/
And specifically to @integrityandjoy.bsky.social who did this with such care and dedication.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jKQNVo/
My full conversation with Steve Walker (@Integrity and Joy) is such a walk through both history and personal growth. Check out out at https://illumenate.substack.com
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February 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Shout out to all the high school teachers that are doing their best to inspire young people to develop a healthy world view!
And specifically to @integrityandjoy.bsky.social who did this with such care and dedication.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jKQNVo/
And specifically to @integrityandjoy.bsky.social who did this with such care and dedication.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jKQNVo/
@eddiefrancis06.bsky.social and I got deep into it about ethical leadership, community, and doing the hard work to become better men. Our episode drops 2/5, but here’s a short clip.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jgVREt/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jgVREt/
Eddie Francis and I talk about how important his wife is to his well being in Episode 004 of ILLUMENATE, available 2/5.
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February 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
@eddiefrancis06.bsky.social and I got deep into it about ethical leadership, community, and doing the hard work to become better men. Our episode drops 2/5, but here’s a short clip.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jgVREt/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2jgVREt/
Steve Walker introduced me to the concept of Ubuntu and it’s such a fantastic way to convey human connection.
To be human is to be connected to each other. #human #connectedhuman #ubuntu #men #life
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February 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Steve Walker introduced me to the concept of Ubuntu and it’s such a fantastic way to convey human connection.
You know that all these politicians attacking DEI are saying that if you’re not white, straight, and male, you’re not qualified for your job.
January 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
You know that all these politicians attacking DEI are saying that if you’re not white, straight, and male, you’re not qualified for your job.
It may feel somehow wrong to experience lightheartedness right now, but it’s more important than ever to recharge ourselves with joy. Every. Single. Day.
January 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It may feel somehow wrong to experience lightheartedness right now, but it’s more important than ever to recharge ourselves with joy. Every. Single. Day.
My first guest spot on a podcast is now live! It was a fun and interesting convo. Check it out!
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Graymatter: Leadership in IT with Chris Tidrick
Listen now | Unpacking the Future of Technology Leadership: Balancing People, Creativity, and AI
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January 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My first guest spot on a podcast is now live! It was a fun and interesting convo. Check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/jamesgra...
open.substack.com/pub/jamesgra...
Professionally, I spend a great deal of time talking and thinking about AI and automation. Lately I’ve been wondering if the target of human evolution isn’t our ability to be productive, but rather our ability for true connection. Could AI and automation unlock that next stage of evolution?
January 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Professionally, I spend a great deal of time talking and thinking about AI and automation. Lately I’ve been wondering if the target of human evolution isn’t our ability to be productive, but rather our ability for true connection. Could AI and automation unlock that next stage of evolution?
I talk with former US diplomat Steve Walker on the next episode of ILLUMENATE. Drops Wednesday 1/29.
Learning to shift our perspective is the only way we grow as humans. This is just one of the topics I’ll discuss with my guest Steve Walker in Episode 003 of ILLUMENATE, available on major streaming p...
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January 27, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I talk with former US diplomat Steve Walker on the next episode of ILLUMENATE. Drops Wednesday 1/29.
The past few months have been the final nails in the coffin of large-scale embrace of the truth. The majority of Millennials and Gen Z get their news/information from TikTok, Reddit, and the like — and mainstream media realized truth was a bad business model. Social media corps have taken sides.
January 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The past few months have been the final nails in the coffin of large-scale embrace of the truth. The majority of Millennials and Gen Z get their news/information from TikTok, Reddit, and the like — and mainstream media realized truth was a bad business model. Social media corps have taken sides.
Turns out he did have concepts of a plan. 900 pages worth. Time to start working on Project 2029. Something to actually aspire to.
January 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Turns out he did have concepts of a plan. 900 pages worth. Time to start working on Project 2029. Something to actually aspire to.
I just learned what a palpably unfair act is. It can be upgraded into an extraordinarily unfair act.
I’m going to find a way to work that into everyday conversation.
I’m going to find a way to work that into everyday conversation.
January 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I just learned what a palpably unfair act is. It can be upgraded into an extraordinarily unfair act.
I’m going to find a way to work that into everyday conversation.
I’m going to find a way to work that into everyday conversation.
The Dems waged a battle for democracy, instead of people. The old guard may argue that’s one and the same, but we’re no longer living in a society where the average person is able to draw a line from democracy to their own well-being. It’s too abstract, so people focus on what’s in front of them.
January 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Dems waged a battle for democracy, instead of people. The old guard may argue that’s one and the same, but we’re no longer living in a society where the average person is able to draw a line from democracy to their own well-being. It’s too abstract, so people focus on what’s in front of them.
Even if DEI is stripped from the official structure of our organizations, we must continue the important work to uphold its foundational values.
January 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Even if DEI is stripped from the official structure of our organizations, we must continue the important work to uphold its foundational values.
If we insist that everyone be 100% on board before they can get on the progressive train, we might end up with a lot of empty seats.
I can see that circular firing squad starting to take aim again. That’s exactly where they want us: infighting and lacking unity.
I can see that circular firing squad starting to take aim again. That’s exactly where they want us: infighting and lacking unity.
January 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If we insist that everyone be 100% on board before they can get on the progressive train, we might end up with a lot of empty seats.
I can see that circular firing squad starting to take aim again. That’s exactly where they want us: infighting and lacking unity.
I can see that circular firing squad starting to take aim again. That’s exactly where they want us: infighting and lacking unity.
I don’t claim to have any answers when it comes to solving the problems in Gaza, but I’m not sure bulldozing it and turning into a beach resort was on any good-hearted human’s list of options.
Another example of perfection being the enemy of good.
Another example of perfection being the enemy of good.
January 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I don’t claim to have any answers when it comes to solving the problems in Gaza, but I’m not sure bulldozing it and turning into a beach resort was on any good-hearted human’s list of options.
Another example of perfection being the enemy of good.
Another example of perfection being the enemy of good.
In Episode 002 of ILLUMENATE, I talk with Jason—an analytics leader, high-altitude climber, and father to twin boys—about navigating vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth. It's all about finding balance even when life throws you challenges.
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ILLUMENATE 002: Finding Balance in Life’s Highs and Lows with Jason Kolaczkowski
[Also on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music]
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January 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
In Episode 002 of ILLUMENATE, I talk with Jason—an analytics leader, high-altitude climber, and father to twin boys—about navigating vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth. It's all about finding balance even when life throws you challenges.
illumenate.substack.com/p/illumenate...
illumenate.substack.com/p/illumenate...
Of all the awful things that have transpired in the last 48 hours, this is among the worst. The pardons and commutations for people who violently attacked Capitol police are a heinous miscarriage of justice.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2RTXv8X/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2RTXv8X/
On January 6, 2021, Michael Fanone was violently attacked while doing his job defending the Capitol. He lost consciousness and suffered a heart attack after being beaten and shocked with a stun gun. T...
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January 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Of all the awful things that have transpired in the last 48 hours, this is among the worst. The pardons and commutations for people who violently attacked Capitol police are a heinous miscarriage of justice.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2RTXv8X/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2RTXv8X/
Episode 002 of ILLUMENATE drops tomorrow morning. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
January 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Episode 002 of ILLUMENATE drops tomorrow morning. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
