Stop Trying to Engage Your Entire Community With The Same Type of Activities
It was a sad situation, knowing that the group spent thousands of dollars and no one showed up to the event. I was working with
April 10, 2023
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When You Go To War with Post-It Notes as Your Ammo
What if you walked into work, looked out the window, and saw Marge Simpson looking at you from the office across the street? Here at the
May 23, 2016
We Are Going to Miss Her: Intern Reflection by Kelsie Hardison
All of us here at Swift Kick feel absolutely blessed to have been able to work with Kelsie while she interned here. She is a
December 19, 2013
Student Leader Spotlight: Amanda Childe (SUNY Cobleskill)
School and Year: SUNY Cobleskill ’14 Major: Early Childhood Leadership position: Member of Student Government and Event Leader for Council For Student Activities How do you define leadership?
October 31, 2013
When a Hug Is More than a Hug
Last week I did our Dance Floor Theory and Free Hugs training for an Army BOSS conference because, just like schools, the Army has an extremely
August 12, 2008
The Power of Surprise To Wake Up Disengaged Teams
Seeing their manager as a baby gave the group more energy than a double espresso shot. Not literally, of course. But instead of her usual
October 1, 2025
Don’t Mix Marketing With Relationship Building
As you walk down the street, you see me at the end of the block, holding up a “Free Hugs” sign. What do you do?
April 12, 2024
How to Allocate Resources For Maximum Member Engagement
1000 Free Hugs signs cost me $40… and that was with premium paper. I used the signs for an event at a conference I was
April 4, 2023
Serving by Example: Why Volunteering Can Change How You Lead
When I worked at Georgian Court University, we had four “floating holidays” where the university was open, and it allowed for staff to stagger time
January 21, 2019
Engaging “Neutrals” on Social Media
If you’re reading this, you may also be a member of the Student Organization Leaders Facebook Group. (If you aren’t, do me a favor and
December 10, 2018
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