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 […]
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 […]
10 Astonishingly Simple Things You Can Do to Make Someone Feel Engaged in Your Community
The idea of building “culture” as a leader can be daunting. You’re in charge of how people feel and act in your space – no big deal…right? As you build your way to becoming a ninja in community building, you can start with teeny-tiny, not scary at all, ways to make someone feel more welcomed […]
The Permission You’ve Been Needing To Take a Break
I am writing this at 10:44PM on Thursday. And I am about to talk to you about self-care, mental health, and balance. I am not being hypocritical, please read on. You are reading this on Monday. I am probably somewhere in a cafe, writing poetry or hunched over a crossword. That’s right, at 2pm I am […]
QUIZ: What social media app represents your leadership style?
As a leader on your campus or in your community, you work daily to build the community and make it a great thing to be a part of. Each leader has a different way of bringing people together. It’s kind of like how all kinds of social media apps create communities in different ways…isn’t it? Take […]
10 Inspiring Leadership Quotes from Winning Super Bowl Coaches
Even if you don’t care about throwin’ the old pig skin around, a coach is always a great example of leadership. I gathered some great quotes from NFL coaches who have one the Super Bowl so that you can give your week a kick start! Hope these make a great sporty addition to your quotes […]
Avoid the “School, & Work, & Leadership Activities…Oh My!!!” Mentality When Confronting Stress
If you’re watching the weather, you know that many parts of the United States are awaiting the arrival of an epic snow storm, but this storming is nothing in comparison to the storming the spring semester stress can cause on a college campus. It’s that time of year again! The Fall semester is over but […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Becoming a Better Community Member
Welcomed. Connected. Engaged. This is how we want every person in our communities to feel. You could spend hours reading our blog (please do 😉 ) to learn how to create this vibe as a campus leader, but sometimes you just need a few actionable goals to actually make change happen. Here are a few […]
[QUIZ] What 2015 Meme Represents Your Leadership Style
As we wrap up an amazing year, we couldn’t help but reflect on the different leadership styles, but with a fun twist! The internet enjoyed a great variety of ridiculous memes in 2015, so we thought it might be amusing to characterize different approaches to leadership in terms of a couple of the big meme hits. Enjoy! […]
The 5s on the Dance Floor of My LIFE (aka My Supporters)
It’s important to reflect and be thankful for those who’ve been there for you as a campus leader. Who are the people in your life that raise you to greater success? Who has been there for you through the best and worst times this semester? As you finish studying for your last final exam of the Fall semester, […]