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Eddie Francis

Name: Eddie Francis
Address: New Orleans, LA, US
Telephone: +15043833995

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Leadership Voice Strategist who develops leaders through public speaking coaching, communications workshops, and keynote speaking.

Also serving companies, education institutions, and nonprofit organizations with fractional communications leadership. Strategic communications veteran with a background in higher education marketing/communications/public relations, talent acquisition, and radio broadcasting. I'm a proud New Orleans native who firmly believes in the power of ethical leadership.

11/06/2026

You’re not the only organized person in the world.

Or the only communicator.

Or the only creative thinker.

Or the only problem-solver.

That’s okay.

If organization is one of your strengths, lean into it so consistently that when somebody says, “I need someone who can bring order to this mess,” your name comes to mind.

That’s what distinction means.

You don’t have to be the only one who can do it. You need to become known for the way you do it.

11/04/2026

“Ed, that wasn’t you.”

I still remember hearing those words.

I had spoken at a major university and thought I needed to be more “serious” for the occasion. So, I changed the way I normally showed up.

A trusted friend noticed immediately.

And he was right.

I was so focused on looking like the person I thought the room expected that I stopped sounding like myself.

That experience taught me something I’ve carried with me ever since:

We can make an impact without pretending to be someone else.

11/03/2026

Took care of business today.

11/02/2026

Halloween shenanigans. Halima was Our Holy Lady of Hoops, the Divine Patron of .4% Odds and Clutch Comebacks, sending blessings from MSG to the Smoothie King Center.

I was Doing the Math, helping Pels fans understand that an NBA season isn’t over when a team is 0-3 (they were 2-4 by the end of the night).

10/31/2026

Want to become a better leader? Start by looking at yourself.

It’s a lesson learned from my days as the president of my fraternity’s college chapter, and I share it with college students as often as I can.

Sometimes, we're so focused on learning how to lead other people that we forget about the importance of leading ourselves.

But here's something I've come to believe: If you want to grow as a leader, you have to be intentional about your own development.

That means understanding what matters to you, being clear about your personal mission, and thinking about how you can use your strengths to make a difference.

And you don't have to have everything figured out today.

Leadership is a process. You learn, you grow, and you become more intentional about how you show up for the people around you.

Because at the end of the day, leadership isn't just about you. It's about the people you serve.

Let me ask you: What's been the biggest challenge in your personal leadership journey?

I'd love to hear your experience.

10/30/2026

Have you ever stopped to think about what people say about you when you're not in the room?

That's part of your personal brand.

And whether you realize it or not, you're building one every day through your words, actions, and how you show up around others.

I believe building a personal brand starts with being honest about who you are.

You don't need to pretend to be somebody else. You don't need to copy what everyone else is doing.

What you need is a clear understanding of yourself and a willingness to communicate that consistently.

Because when people know who you are and what you stand for, it's easier to build meaningful connections and trust.

Let me ask you something: If someone described your personal brand in three words, what would you want those words to be?

10/29/2026

Have you ever worked for someone who cared more about the numbers than the people doing the work?

Maybe the deadlines were always met. The goals were achieved. Everything looked great on paper.

But behind those results were people who felt exhausted, unheard, or unappreciated.

I've seen how easy it can be for leaders to get caught up in what needs to be accomplished and forget about the people they're counting on to accomplish it.

And here's the thing: I'm not saying results don't matter. They do.

But so does understanding your team.

Do you know what motivates them? Do you understand the challenges they're facing? Are you creating opportunities for them to speak openly and feel heard?

Sometimes, a simple conversation can tell you more about your team's needs than another performance report.

I believe leadership is about people. When we make the effort to understand those we lead, we build the kind of trust and connection that makes working together more meaningful.

Let me ask you: Would you rather work for a leader who consistently delivers results or one who genuinely understands and supports their people?

And do you believe a great leader should be able to do both?

10/28/2026

Have you ever worked with a leader who genuinely tried to understand you?

Not just what you could do for the team, but who you are as a person?

That kind of leadership can make a difference.

I believe one of the biggest mistakes leaders make is assuming everyone thinks and responds the same way.

But people are different. They have different personalities, experiences, motivations, and ways of communicating.

And if you want to lead people effectively, you have to be willing to understand those differences.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing a leader can do isn't give another instruction. It's ask a question and actually listen to the answer.

Because leadership is about people.

Have you ever had a leader who made you feel genuinely understood? What did they do differently?

10/28/2026

What happens when leaders focus more on results than understanding their people?

I've always believed that leadership is about people, not just performance.

When leaders don't take the time to understand those they lead, the consequences can go beyond missed targets.

What's the BIGGEST problem this creates?

🅰️ Employees stop trusting their leaders.
🅱️ People feel unheard and misunderstood.
🅲 Motivation and engagement decline.
🅳 Talented people start looking elsewhere.

Vote below! 👇

And tell me in the comments: Have you ever experienced leadership that made you feel understood—or completely overlooked?

10/27/2026

Ever listened to someone who had something important to say, but their delivery made it hard to stay engaged?

That's why I always emphasize that communication is about more than just words.

Your voice, pace, and body language all play a role in how people experience your message.

Your voice brings meaning to your words. Your pace gives people time to understand them. And your body language helps reinforce what you're saying.

When these three work together, you become a more intentional and effective communicator.

And as a leader, that's important because people don't just need to hear you. They need to understand you.

I'm curious: Which one do you pay the most attention to when speaking—your voice, pace, or body language?

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New Orleans, LA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15043833995

Website

https://eddiefrancis.com/

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