Ep. 12: How Employers Can Address Silos

Eddie Francis is a champion for employer branding. The host of “I Wanna Work There” on Enrollify, Eddie has spent his career in  higher ed marcomm leadership roles, and talent management, recruitment and staffing roles. Eddie brings a unique perspective to all things higher ed organizational culture, and one of the biggest killers of culture is silos. Eddie and Shane sat down to discuss how institutions can address silos within their organization, why silos are one of the leading causes of employee frustrations, and how they can impact an employers brand, recruitment and retention efforts. Guest Name: Eddie Francis, Founder, Edify VenturesGuest Bios: Eddie Francis, a brand strategy consultant, award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, and speaker, is driven by the deep belief in the importance of being valued. As the founder of Edify Ventures, a consultancy focusing on personal and employer branding, Eddie hosts "I Wanna Work There!" on employer branding in higher education and "For Our Edification" on personal leadership. With a background in radio, including hosting the "HBCU Lifestyle Podcast," Eddie's contributions extend to various platforms, earning him recognition as one of New Orleans Magazine's "30 People to Watch." In higher education, he played pivotal roles in brand identity, communications, and enrollment growth. As a speaker, Eddie shares leadership insights with college students and has contributed to the book "Leadership to Letters." Eddie holds a Master of Professional Studies in strategic leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication. Proudly affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., he is the husband of Dr. Halima Leak Francis and the father of Stevie.Find Eddie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiefrancis/