Levester "LJ" Johnson believes technology needs to be part of your toolkit in Higher Education. As he shares, it is the accent and value-add of what you do. As the new Vice President of Student Affairs at Illinois State University, LJ is “All In” to engage with students, parents and the entire campus community on and offline. Recently experiencing a campus and position change, LJ shares the science of that transition. Not just moving, giving away countless campus apparel items, and starting a new job, but also being intentional with his highly recognized brand on Twitter. His social media pages, as well as the podcast interview, give a Day in the Life of this VP and inspiration to be true to yourself every day.

How can Snapchat, Yik Yak and Instagram give administrators a pulse of the real student experience? Today’s episode features Dr. Tonantzin Oseguera who shares her personal experiences integrating digital communication tools as a Dean of Students at Cal State Fullerton. In this role, she oversees vital student support services including the Behavioral intervention team, Title IX implementation team, as well as student conduct for a campus of 40,000. Learn how she balances policy and procedures with her playful personality, yet purposeful presence online and on campus.

This episode featured MrJeffDess who is a writer, professor, public speaker, emcee and co-founder of Trill or Not Trill. The conversation is eclectic as the other talents Jeff has including rapping and a lapel pin collector. The podcast shares ideas for how to incorporate pop culture into leadership education – such as his popular blog post about Beyoncé’s album Lemonade and the Social Change Model. Jeff also challenges listeners to bring a realness and swagger into their work, and even on Snapchat. Finally, we chat about the election and what it means to #DoTheWork from here.

Adrienne Weider-Finch is a one-woman production company that takes her role as a YouTube content creator for mostly young viewers to heart. In the podcast, she spreads a message of being yourself and not listening to the haters in pursuing what matters in your life. Adrienne also shares her experience collaborating with her alma mater, Loyola Marymount University and how other campuses can do the same.

Vice President for Student Affairs at Rollins College, Mamta Accapadi elevates the possibilities of social media tools by applying authenticity, cultivating humanity and connecting through compassion. She shares examples of using hashtags, Facebook comments and blog posts to aid her mission in being full of joy and wholeness.

In this episode, Melissa Judson, the Director of Branding and Design at Fine Brothers Entertainment shares her insight into the YouTube community, as well as best practices in marketing design and overall professional branding. Melissa reflected back on her college days, early social media use and what apps like Musical.ly to keep your eyes on in the future.

In this episode, Dean of Campus Life at NYIT, Dr. Ann Marie Klotz, and I jump into one of the most controversial topics to post about on social media – politics.  Ann Marie shares why she chooses to engage, tips for working through online conflict and her life philosophy no matter online or off.

In each episode, Dr. Josie Ahlquist - digital leadership author, researcher and speaker - connects tech and leadership in education. This podcast will bring you leaders on-campus and online. From Senior Vice Presidents on Snapchat, YouTubers receiving billions of views and new media professionals. All through the lens of social media and leadership.  Josie hopes you will not only learn from these digital leaders but also laugh as we all explore how to be our best selves online and off.