Want to Change the World? There’s Nothing to It!
If you want to view paradise, Simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it. Student leaders change the world every day. It’s the little actions that determine if students feel welcomed, connected and engaged on their campus. To honor the loss of Gene […]
The Holy Grail of Tips for the New Resident Assistant
Hey there, new Resident Assistant, Nervous about the new year? Concerned your residents will hate you? WELL I HAVE THE BLOG POST FOR YOU! As I enter my fourth year as a Resident Assistant and start my last summer training, I have some words of wisdom for our newest student leaders. It’s certainly a process […]
This Isn’t Just a Job: Leadership Beyond Move-In Weekend
“This isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle. Not too long ago, you were applicants. Now, you are a staff. Soon, you’ll learn to work as a team. And one day, you will be a family.” This lesson was always incorporated into training sessions I led with student leaders I supervised. As I go to different schools, I […]
Sugar, Butter, Flour: Life Lessons from Waitress
“Sugar, butter, flour” were the first words sung on a dark stage with a spotlight on Jenna, a waitress at a pie shop, who is unhappily married, pregnant and has an affair with her doctor. A few weeks ago, I saw Waitress with the APCA Leadership on Broadway Conference. The talent on the stage blew me away, […]
Even Adults Will Play “Friend Bingo”
“I take cheating very seriously! Cheaters will be punished!-“ I yelled across the table at the noisy bar, laughing with my friends because I caught them red-handed. “Come on Sabina, that’s not cheating! You have to make sure I WIN!” they teased back. A couple of weeks ago, I co-hosted an event for our old co-working […]
Lessons of Leadership from Hamilton
While I have not seen the show (because I am not made of money), the soundtrack is downloaded to my phone for listening sessions on my commute to and from work. The lyrics not only tell the story of historical greatness, but have powerful messages that are applicable today and relate to leadership and building community. […]
And the Cheese Stands Alone…
This week, Sabina has been out on vacation and Tom was gone for a training and then off to Ireland for vacation. As you know, our intern Dakota is virtual and, well, her last day was on Tuesday. Jay works remotely from India. And then there’s me. Alone. In a community workspace. By myself. Okay, I […]
What do your go-to ice cream sundae choices say about your community?
The official first day of summer is still a few weeks away, but I am hoping you’ve had at least one ice cream sundae (or water ice for lactose intolerant folks like me). Or if you haven’t stopped making ice cream sundaes, even through the colder months, stay awesome. The best part about ice cream sundaes […]
10 Thoughtful Gifts for the High School Grad
Gift giving is an art – sometimes it’s the easiest thing in the world because you know the person so well, and sometimes it’s the most brain-wracking puzzle. Graduation gifts sometimes fall into the latter category because it’s hard not to get too cheesy, or take the lazy way and hand them a wad of […]
Leadership is Not Always About Being Followed
During a short car ride home from the gym with my father, he started to share about what he had been thinking about during his workout. He shared that through his life experiences, he has learned that leadership is not always about making sure others are following you, but more about being willing to go […]