Podcast
Through our Amplifications Podcasts we highlight the stories of individuals like you, charting their professional paths and connecting their purpose to their professional journeys.
Series 1
Lessons From An Underestimated High AchieverMeet Dr. John Graham – John is the Campus Leader at Potsdam University, SUNY Potsdam.
Dr. Graham serves as the Officer-in-Charge at the State University of New York at Potsdam. As the campus leader he provides executive leadership at one of the oldest public higher institutions in the United States. SUNY Potsdam is a comprehensive college comprised of 3,300 undergraduates and post-graduate students that study in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education and Professional Studies and the world-renowned Crane School of Music. Dr. Graham has held several leadership positions during his career most recently serving as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor and Student Advocate at SUNY and prior to that, Vice Provost for Student Affairs and University Life. He also held faculty appointments and taught in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Basketball was the not the only reason I went to college, it was there that I discovered myself and decided then on the type of man that I would be today. I wanted to come far because I wanted to go far. These lessons have not only helped me to progress in my career and life; it has also calibrated how I perceive my role in higher education. Despite many challenges, opportunities abound.
Series 1 Episodes
Broaden Your Perspective of What’s Possible – Dr. John Graham – Episode 01
When I arrived on campus, I was overwhelmed by the peaceful environment – even the squirrels seemed educated. My attitude changed…
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Good Grades Are Nice but You’ve Got to Have Grit – Dr. John Graham – Episode 02
I did not allow my zip code of birth to define my possibilities. I also didn’t want to eff up because that was the convenient alternative that many expected…
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Have Skin in the Game that Leads to Your Advancement – Dr. John Graham – Episode 03
The mindset to depend on someone else to cultivate your solutions is a trap. Let me qualify this statement. Many people that you meet will expect you to …
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Some of Your Disadvantages can make You the Perfect Disruptor – Dr. John Graham – Episode 04
The frustrations that come with being the underdog aren’t anything new and continue along your journey. This also includes the professional experience.
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Show Up! – Dr. John Graham – Episode 05
You must develop a personal constitution of how you will show up in the world. Otherwise, you will be at the mercy of a creed that does not reflect your authentic self.
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Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center to Cheyney University – Dr. John Graham – Episode 06, Part 1
Each experience along the professional path amplifies your professional signal and extends your reach. Each is significant.
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The State University of New York system – Provost Fellow to Officer in Charge – Dr. John Graham – Episode 06, Part 2
Many students today would like to see themselves in the world’s picture. Therefore, they need gainful experiences to career paths where they function well outside of their own cultural milieu. We have a responsibility to graduate students that are global society ready.
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