The Plant of Leadership October 2025
Rooted in radical insight and nurtured by lived experience, The Plant of Leadership is a transformative podcast hosted by Dr. Teranda Knight—consultant, author, and founder of the #neverfeedthebeast/#neverfedthebeast philosophy. Each episode cultivates growth in higher education and behavioral health leadership by exploring systemic challenges, personal resilience, and the metaphors of nature. Through powerful storytelling, scholarly reflection, and unapologetic truth-telling, Dr. Knight empowers leaders to grow beyond the beast and lead with authenticity, equity, and impact.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Dr. Teranda Knight is the host of this week's podcast episode. Silence can cause harm when student health or safety is at risk. This episode breaks down FERPA’s Health & Safety Emergency Exception when it applies, what “articulable and significant threat” really means, and how higher ed professionals can act quickly without over‑sharing. Learn practical, defensible steps to protect students, staff, and institutions.
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this replay, Dr. Teranda Knight unpacks the rapid rise of 2026 State Privacy & AI Laws and what they mean for colleges, universities, and integrated behavioral health teams. This session includes actionable steps, campus workflow examples, and leadership strategies to strengthen data governance while protecting student trust. Perfect for leaders who missed the live event or want an on‑demand reference.