We're back for week 2!  Ryan Gray and Dr. Kellie Campbell explore various themes surrounding technology, leadership, and personal growth. Dr. Campbell shares her journey into the IT and AV world, emphasizing the importance of people-centric technology and the need for self-care as an extroverted leader. They discuss navigating difficult conversations, community engagement, and the significance of vulnerability in leadership. The conversation concludes with reflections on personal growth and the challenges of being human in today's world.

• Dr. Campbell's journey into IT began unexpectedly through AV work.
• The importance of connecting technology with people and their needs.
• Self-care is crucial for extroverted leaders to avoid burnout.
• Navigating difficult conversations is essential for community building.
• Change starts small and can grow rapidly from local engagement.
• Vulnerability is a key value in leadership and personal growth.
• It's okay to not have everything figured out; self-reflection is important.
• Community engagement can lead to meaningful change.
• Starting small can help in achieving larger goals, like running.
• Empathy and understanding are vital in leadership roles.

Keywords AV technology, leadership, self-care, community engagement, extroversion, personal growth, higher education, technology solutions, empathy, vulnerability


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KCampbell@vsc.edu

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