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  • Team Mentors & Team Members: How a Team Excels

    Feb 1, 2022 1:30 pm283 views

    This post talks about how important team members and team mentors are to an entire team. The post explains the importance of each role and effective ways to go about them. 

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    The Effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

    Oct 6, 2020 10:15 am312 views

    Since October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month, this post goes into detail on the importance of emotional intelligence and how to effectively use it in leadership. 

  • The History of Black Housing Discrimination at UIUC

    Feb 28, 2024 12:45 pm8 views

    In this blog post I talk about the Wicked Problem of Black housing discrimination and segregation at UIUC and how it has been a problem since the opening of this University. with all the strides that black people have made on this campus it goes almost unnoticeable today, but we are still seeing the affects of this historical problem in real time.

  • The Illinois Model of Leadership

    Apr 16, 2020 3:00 pm172 views

    Through a campus-wide initiative involving faculty, staff, and student participants, the ILC developed The Illinois Model of Leadership Education. Learn more about this framework used to inform and shape the practice of the leadership education at Illinois. 

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    The Importance of Community to Leadership Practice

    Mar 30, 2021 1:15 pm13201 views

    This post explains the importance of community in leadership and guides you through different ways to be a leader in a community. 

  • The Importance of Developing a Community Perspective

    Oct 21, 2021 11:30 am2079 views

    This post talks about the importance of community and volunteering within your own community. The post shares a bit more about how to develop leadership skills through helping out your community. 

  • The Importance of Diversity in Leadership

    Oct 20, 2020 9:15 am67 views

    This post discusses the importance of diversity in concepts of leadership and areas of life. 

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    The Importance of Leadership in a Global Pandemic

    Jul 7, 2021 1:45 pm8708 views

    This post highlights the importance of leaders navigating the challenges of COVID-19 and how leadership takes flexibility. The author uses their experience on the Illini Union Board to exemplify the challenges faced.

  • The Importance of Networking

    Feb 21, 2022 1:00 pm1611 views

    This post goes into detail on the importance of networking and some benefits of it. 

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    The importance of practicing openness today’s society

    Nov 3, 2021 1:15 pm508 views

    This post talks about the importance of openness and shares how the importance of practicing openness will be impactful in both your professional and personal life. 

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    The Importance of Self-Improvement for Leaders

    Sep 17, 2020 12:00 pm47056 views

    September is self-improvement month. This post goes into detail on what self-improvement is, how it is important for leaders and shares a personal connection to self-improvement. 

  • The Importance of Sustainable Leadership

    Feb 8, 2022 12:00 pm472 views

    This post highlights why being a sustainable leader in today’s climate is important. The author challenges the reader to explore sustainable practices and try to implement them in their daily lives as well as their leadership roles.

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    The Influence of the ILC's Workshops on my Leadership Journey

    Jul 7, 2021 12:45 pm2024 views

    This post talks about the experience of a fellow student throughout her time on campus and how the workshops helped with her leadership development today. 

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    The National Day of Encouragement- What is it?

    Sep 12, 2020 9:30 am725 views

    This post goes into depth on the National Day of Encouragement, a day that recognizes the importance of encouragement in our everyday lives. It'll go into more detail on the history, facts, and ways to increase the use of encouragement in your lives. 

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    The Optimistic Leader: How to stay resilient in the face of adversity

    Mar 7, 2023 10:30 am551 views

    In this blog, we explore the powerful connection between optimism and resilience in leadership. Discover how a positive outlook can help you overcome obstacles and inspire those around you, ultimately leading to greater success and fulfillment in both your personal and professional life.

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    The Power of Integrity

    Mar 16, 2021 1:15 pm260 views

    This post talks about power of integrity and what makes it so important in life and leadership. 

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    The Role of Relationship Management in Leadership

    Nov 10, 2020 9:30 am13769 views

    This post emphasizes the importance of relationship management in leadership. It goes into detail on ways to practice, understand, and learn from relationship management as a leader. 

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    The Shared "We"

    Mar 2, 2021 1:30 pm31 views

    This post goes into detail on the importance of Common Purpose in Leadership and how practicing this competency will make you a great leader. 

  • Three essential key factors that will help you shine as a leader in your RSO

    Apr 21, 2022 9:30 am32 views

    This post provides advice on how to navigate the transition to a leadership position in an RSO after experiencing a major part of COVID. 

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    Tips to Develop Yourself Over Summer

    Apr 21, 2021 2:15 pm358 views

    This post gives 5 tips on ways to develop yourself over the summer. Summer gives us the opportunity to develop ourselves as we get a break after the long, hectic school year. There are many ways to help develop yourself this summer, but these are just 5 examples. 

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    Undertaking the Leadership Certificate with a Science PhD

    Apr 6, 2021 1:15 pm57 views

    This post shares the experience of a Ph.D. student who also took on the Leadership Certificate Program, offered at the ILC. He talks about his experience, why he decided to do it, and the benefits that came out of the program for him. 

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    Unmute, Speak, and Lead

    Apr 12, 2022 11:30 am22 views

    In a world stuck between virtual and in-person programming, our leadership skills need to encompass both settings. This article discusses one way you can be a leader in a virtual setting.

  • Ways to Relieve Stress

    Dec 6, 2021 12:45 pm795 views

    This post shares some ways to help relieve some stress. With the start of a new semester, it's always important to find ways to calm our stressors and still remain calm during all the chaos that is to come. 

  • What Actually Makes a Good Leader, May Not Be What You Think...

    Apr 15, 2020 12:00 am333 views

    We are always asked the question, "what makes a good leader?" Through all the different studies and approaches learned, I discovered what I believe makes a good leader and it may not be what you think.

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    What Can Bad Leadership Lead to?

    Jan 27, 2023 11:15 am111 views

    The movie Team Foxcatcher (2016) is a perfect example of how multi-faceted ethical leadership issues can be. The story shows what bad leadership can do to subordinates and how maybe the leader isn't the only person to blame for the end result.

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    What does it mean to be an ethical leader?

    Mar 16, 2021 1:30 pm2250 views

    This post shares ways to be an ethical leader and practice integrity as a leader in our every day. The author shares some personal stories as well on the topic of integrity.

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    What Is A Personal Brand Anyway?

    Feb 6, 2023 2:00 pm53 views

    You have likely heard the term 'personal brand' before, but what does that mean? This article discusses what a personal brand is, and why leaders should care about their personal brand. The ways you talk or write, the interactions you have with others, and the way you spend your time are all aspects of your personal brand, whether you intentionally plan them or not. This article will help you begin reflecting on your personal brand.

  • What is the Hardest Part About Being Good Leader?

    Apr 15, 2020 12:00 am4460 views

    In this article, I discuss what I find to be the hardest part of being a leader. The pressure to please all parties is a challenge that can be burdensome and serve to degrade a leader's confidence in their ability. I discuss this topic from my perspective and experiences.

  • When Opportunity Knocks 

    Mar 1, 2022 11:15 am139 views

    This post talks about how to build your own personal leadership style and the benefits that can come from it. This post also gives advice on ways to improve your leadership and be a better leader to others in many different scenarios of life. 

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    Why can't women be ambitious and likable?

    Mar 1, 2022 12:00 pm324 views

    This post explores the concept of "The Likeability Trap" as well as the pressures that women encounter in the workplace to curate their appearance and fashion.

  • Why Leadership is Important to Me (And for You!)

    Apr 15, 2020 11:00 pm132 views

    In this post I talk about a personal experience from high school that was a foundational piece of my experience in becoming a leader. I use this as an example of why leadership is important to me by describing how I came to view myself as a leader and the impact I have had on others as a result.

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    Why reflection is important in a leadership role

    Nov 8, 2021 12:45 pm1734 views

    This post talks about the importance of reflection and how it is important for leaders and teams to practice reflection. 

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    Why YOU should consider the Leadership Studies Minor

    Oct 27, 2020 9:45 am854 views

    This post explains more information on the Leadership Studies Minor and gives student perspectives on the minor itself.