The Unofficial Dance Floor Theory Tip- Caption Contest Winner
Last week over at Student Launcher, we held a caption contest using the below picture, asking “Seen in the Student Launcher office, what’s the deal?” We had a bunch of funny answers, but one took the cake because it payed homage to Dance Floor Theory, kind of. “Dance Floor Theory #13: Leadership is about bringing […]
Exciting Announcement: #SLchat and the Student Leader Collective
Calling all student leaders: Wouldn’t it be great if inspired students just like you got together every week to help each other be more awesome and swap ideas? Well stop wishing, it is here! Starting on October 22nd, @SLCollective is hosting their first ever #SLchat! Every Tuesday at 7pm EST, student leaders will search the […]
7 Ways to Exceed Expectations as a Student Leader
Go bigger or Go home: “Don’t shy away OPPORTUNITIES that make you stretch.” Take a chance today and let yourself go out on a limb! Pay Attention: “those that produce excellence, STUDY EXCELLENCE.” Who will you learn from today? Stand out: “Those who stand out, INSPIRE.” What makes you unique and why? All work is valuable: “Work doesn’t build character, it REVEALS it.” Look at […]
Advice for 20 Year Olds from Strangers in Union Square
At our recent company retreat, Tom, Kelsie, Chris and Sabina went to Union Square and asked random people what advice they would give to their 20 year old self, or other 20 year olds. We even offered them an actual penny for their advice. A couple of people said no. A few said the basic, […]
#FreeHugs Takes on the Government
After Tom, founder of Swift Kick, did his keynote at the ASGA conference on October 3rd, he received an email that made all of us here at Swift Kick beam with pride. Jereme Badger sent the above vine in the email, as well as this article, stating that the group of friends had taken Tom’s #FreeHugs […]
From the Mouths of Huggers, Part 2
Some more feedback from people who have already signed up about why they are excited about #FreeHugs Day! Well, this is exciting! We have already gotten 1,298 pledged hugs for November 7th! We ask everyone who signs up to tell us why they are excited to participate, and we got some lovely responses: “I have […]
#FreeHugs Bought Me Dinner
Sabina, here, Swift Kick’s Community Manager and Hugging enthusiast. This is a true story. Last Wednesday, September 25th, I was heading to Grand Central from a work event I had been running social media for. I realized that it was 9:30 at night and I had yet to eat a real dinner. I remembered that […]
6 Ridiculous Things You Might Find Yourself Doing as a Student Leader
Let’s face it, being in charge of a group, club or project with other students AND administration expecting things from you at the same time as pulling you in different directions can make anyone seem crazy. (It’s a good crazy, I promise.) These are all inspired by my own experience from college. I’d love to […]
Student Leader Spotlight: Alexis Domenech (Georgian Court University)
School and Year: Georgian Court University, ’15 Major: Accounting Leadership position: Student Government Association Junior Class President How do you define leadership? In my opinion, leadership is the ability to service others and lead by example even when no one else is looking. A real leader is wise enough to accept the things they cannot change, and has […]
Student Leader Spotlight: Candy Melara (College of DuPage)
School and Year: College of DuPage, ’16 Major: Special Education Leadership position: Membership/ Fellowship Officer for Phi Theta Kappa How do you define leadership? I define leadership as a lifelong learning process that involves people working together effectively towards the realization of a comprehensive vision guided by shared values and ethical commitments. A leader should be capable to make […]