Dear Reader, I hope this message finds you thriving. Apologies for the brief silence - I've been deep-diving in a few data projects, and am now surfacing with a few insights I thought you'd find valuable. Clay: Your Gateway to Customized Outreach Speaking of data, Clay is the best tool I’ve found, re: HIGHLY Customized Outreach. It allows users to scale highly personalized outbound campaigns - and fast. The tool combines 50+ data sources, web-scraping functionality, and AI integrations to personalize outreach (re: Admissions, Fundraising, etc., etc.). Watch How I Use It. Unlocking Chat GPT's Full Potential With These Three Prompts While Chat GPT has captured the headlines, its "Data Analyst" feature remains under-explored. Mastering specific prompts can unlock its full capacity, from ensuring thorough analysis to tapping into unparalleled detail. Three specific prompts that have revolutionized my analysis: "Run this until it's completely finished," "Provide output in autistic-level detail," and the "Persona Maker." A Generational Divide: Perspectives on Feminism A startling study reveals a generational shift in attitudes towards feminism and gender roles, spotlighting the growing divide between Gen Z men and their older counterparts. This Guardian article referencing a comprehensive analysis explores the complex interplay of social media influence, cultural perceptions, and the evolving landscape of gender equality. Let's Connect Which of these insights sparked your curiosity, Reader? Your thoughts are invaluable to me, and I'd relish the opportunity to delve deeper into these topics together. Warm regards, Mike P.S. Ready for a deeper dive? Let’s schedule a time to explore these topics further and uncover how they can impact our work and worldviews. O'Connor & Associates |
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Hi there Reader, This week’s theme? Downstream consequences. Whether it’s federal Medicaid cuts, a Supreme Court case, or the nervous system of your leadership team.... this week’s stories all point to one thing: If you’re not proactively shaping your narrative and strategy, someone else will. Rural Health Crisis = Higher Ed Crisis? Key Takeaways from the Chronicle Article: $1 Trillion in Medicaid Cuts = A Budget Time Bomb.The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is more than a federal health care...
Hi there Reader, The headlines don’t tell the full story—but the data and experts do. This week, we dive into political risks facing your campus narrative, why predictive AI may be your secret weapon, and what enrollment shifts by race mean for your institutional future. Candid Conversation with Nick Anderson (ACE)Higher Ed's Trust Crisis Isn’t a Marketing Problem. It's a Local ROI Problem. Nick Anderson, senior leader at the American Council on Education and longtime Washington Post...
Hi there Reader, This week’s newsletter is a bit of a special edition... More AI volatility, new market signals for campus real estate, and the latest Harvard vs. Trump legal drama. As always: fast takes, second-order insights, and resources to help you navigate Higher Ed’s next moves. 👇 Onward: AI in Flux: New Video Tools, GPT-5 Timeline, Meta’s Talent Wars The AI arms race keeps accelerating: Midjourney launched its first AI video model (V1), turning images into 5-sec clips—extensible to 21...