Leadership Summit

You've figured out what role you want to apply for, but have you thought about the application process? From writing essays to interviews to references, we'll talk about each step and how to make yourself stand out. This session is geared to students applying for leadership roles on campus.

Leadership and its proper execution seem to be often described as the development of habits and interpersonal skills that lead to positive outcomes. The hope being these positive outcomes benefit those directly and indirectly involved in the situation. However, this model can lead one to see leadership as a means to an end rather than a way of being—or better yet a way of doing. We will go over habits, values, and practices that are intrapersonal in nature, and discuss how such work prepares one for the moments in which leadership is required of them.

Sustainability leadership matters! Through embracing the connection between the planet and humanity, sustainable leaders must foster the skills of community, inclusion, accountability, and much more to ignite social and environmental change. Learn ways you can become a well-rounded and environmentally conscious individual.

Everyone is different, but what makes you different from everyone else? Come explore who you are because knowing yourself is the first step of leadership.

Before leading others, leaders must know themselves, including their own truths, beliefs, and values (rocks). The purpose of this presentation is to help current and aspiring student leaders identify/discover their rocks and then how to ensure that these rocks become the foundation of their leadership in a healthy, reflective and discerning manner.

How would you define internal chivalry? In this presentation, you will find its true definition through our description of self-awareness through leadership, communication, and delegation skills. Learn what qualities a 21st-century college student has in common with a 12th-century knight, and how these can be applied across all collaborative ideas.

Everyone has a story, a memory, a moment in time that changed the meaning of life for them. The difficult decisions that we made showed us that our capacity for going beyond where we ever thought we could imagine is possible and powerful. As college students, it is important for you to own and develop your story so that you can be a beacon of light for those around you no matter your age. So join me as we build a community of sharing and listening as you find your voice by sharing your story.

This session will offer you the chance to learn about what it means to lead as an introvert or an extrovert and how each characteristic is typically seen in our society as a quality of leadership. The session will begin with a short assessment to learn which leadership style you might identify with.

Taylor Swift has used her musical work and her platform to speak up for her beliefs. She has written multiple songs and a documentary highlighting a need for advocacy and social justice. Taylor's songs The Man, Only the Young, The Archer, and Clean all contain advocacy messages addressing a social justice issue. These songs will be played and analyzed to determine their messages and impact on society. Swift has shown an example of leadership by speaking up, and participants will learn that music can be a powerful tool to express your beliefs and take a stance!

How do you fit in as part of a team? Are you a leader, collaborator, or follower? Come learn how to develop your strengths and thrive in the team setting. In this session, we will explore team dynamics, develop strategies, and improve our understanding of teamwork with the help of a fun, creative challenge. You will not want to miss it!

How you make sense of what it means to become a leader informs how you are a leader. In this session, participants will explore that transformation and process of self-discovery by reflecting on their past, present, and future selves. Participants will also consider how they are simultaneously engaged a process of becoming and being a leader at the same time, and how they aspire to lead in their own unique, authentic ways.