blog posts

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  The Importance of Leadership in a Global Pandemic

  Jul 7, 2021 1:45 pm43 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.

• Recognizing my Strengths as a Leader

  Jul 7, 2021 1:15 pm4 views

  This post talks about the experience of a Ph.D. student and how the ILC has influenced her journey. Through all the resources offered, she has been able to recognize her strengths as a leader. 

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

  Jul 7, 2021 12:45 pm4 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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  Tips to Develop Yourself Over Summer

  Apr 21, 2021 2:15 pm36 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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  National Make a Difference Day

  Oct 20, 2020 10:30 am16 views

  National Make a Difference Day focuses on aspects of service in our community. This post goes into more detail about the day and introduces the topic of servant leadership. 

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  The Importance of Diversity in Leadership

  Oct 20, 2020 9:15 am32 views

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

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  The Importance of Self-Improvement for Leaders

  Sep 17, 2020 12:00 pm4384 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. 

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  The National Day of Encouragement- What is it?

  Sep 12, 2020 9:30 am14 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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  Organizing for Social Change: An Interview with a First-Timer

  Jun 12, 2020 11:45 am108 views

  I first met Paul Saban at the 2019 session of the Institute by LeaderShape. When Paul informed me that he was organizing a demonstration for Black Lives Matter in his hometown in Monticello, I decided that I would interview him about his experience following the demonstration. This was his first time organizing an event of this kind. The demonstration was held in the main square of Monticello, Illinois on Saturday, June 6.

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

  Apr 15, 2020 11:00 pm97 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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  What Actually Makes a Good Leader, May Not Be What You Think...

  Apr 15, 2020 12:00 am83 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 is the Hardest Part About Being Good Leader?

  Apr 15, 2020 12:00 am1484 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.