HRW Higher Ground

Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
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John Graff of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP is a nationally recognized higher education attorney with extensive experience advising colleges and universities on matters unique to higher education, including Title IX compliance, investigations and litigation; advice and audit representation in U.S. Department of Education Clery Act compliance reviews; and all matters related to student affairs operations. John also provides logistical consulting to campus law enforcement agencies throughout the country concerning all aspects of police operations. Visit us online: www.hrwlawyers.com

  1. 07/11/2025

    33. Leading and Working with Grace: The Power of Kindness

    John discusses the importance and impact of leading with kindness, courtesy, and poise – grace.

    27 min

  2. 07/03/2025

    32. Leadership Fatigue: Everybody Has a Breaking Point

    John discusses the impact of leadership fatigue on leader and team, strategies to reduce fatigue and minimize the fallout, and organizational values around leader and team wellness.

    22 min
  3. 31. The Leadership Mindset: 11 Traits That Set Great Leaders Apart

    06/18/2025

    31. The Leadership Mindset: 11 Traits That Set Great Leaders Apart

    What truly sets exceptional leaders apart? In this episode, John dives into 11 critical personality traits every leader must cultivate to inspire trust, lead with confidence, and drive results. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging team lead, discover how to sharpen your leadership mindset and elevate your impact.

    41 min

  4. 10/03/2023

    30. Ego, The Sleeping Tiger

    John discusses the impact of a leader’s or teammate’s ego upon an objective, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy ego, and discussing the ways a dangerous ego manifests itself.  To frame the issue, John discusses the role ego played in the thinking of one of the most infamous spies in American history.     Media Links:  USA v. Robert Philip Hanssen: Affidavit in Support of Criminal Complaint, Arrest Warrant and Search Warrant". What made the American turncoat tick? The Inside Story:  Robert Hanssen’s Psychiatrist Reveals Secrets of the KGB Super Spy

    41 min

  5. 09/06/2023

    29. Return, and Revenge: What Leaders Need to Know About Revenge and Cancel Mindset

    Higher Ground is back!  John talks about:  A pause from all things digital, including social media and the show, and the decision to continue Higher Ground; The amazing NACUA 2023 Annual Conference; The psychology of revenge; and The impact of revenge and cancel mindset on team performance. Media Links:  https://www.instyle.com/celebrity/celebrities-who-dont-use-social-mediahttps://www.dailydot.com/irl/doordash-wendys-no-tip-order-revenge/https://www.procon.org/headlines/is-cancel-culture-or-callout-culture-good-for-society/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/03/t-magazine/cancel-culture-history.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2023/08/22/jennifer-aniston-declares-she-is-so-over-cancel-culture/

    48 min

  6. 12/20/2021

    28. The Way You Climb a Mountain Matters

    John reflects back on leadership and life perspective lessons learned after nearly two years of the pandemic and while we are still not out of the woods.

    21 min

  7. 12/17/2021

    27. Don't Be Fooled w/ Melinda Latas

    John discusses big picture Clery Act compliance thinking and leadership with Melinda Latas, Director of Systemwide Clery and Campus Safety Compliance for the Cal State University system.  Melinda has extensive knowledge and experience managing Clery compliance issues; has worked in student affairs; and holds a law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, an M.A. in Higher Education Student Affairs from The Ohio State University, and a B.S. from Texas A&M.  John and Melinda talk about managing Clery Act compliance efforts in a way that empowers campus professionals to have confidence and encourages them to avoid being fooled into thinking that room for improvement indicates impending doom if audited by the Department of Education.  Although focused on a higher ed topic, the leadership principals discussed carry over into any effort.

    51 min

  8. 12/10/2021

    26. Drama is Deadly (Part 2)

    John discusses some psychological factors and indicators of unhealthy drama, and provides suggestions on strategies to mitigate the impact of unhealthy drama on your workplace, school, team, or project.

    57 min
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John Graff of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP is a nationally recognized higher education attorney with extensive experience advising colleges and universities on matters unique to higher education, including Title IX compliance, investigations and litigation; advice and audit representation in U.S. Department of Education Clery Act compliance reviews; and all matters related to student affairs operations. John also provides logistical consulting to campus law enforcement agencies throughout the country concerning all aspects of police operations. Visit us online: www.hrwlawyers.com

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  • Creator
    Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 HRW Higher Ground
  • Show Website
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