The #IlliniLeader's Digest

A digital space for ILC stakeholders to learn and voice their perspectives about leadership...

In this post, Maya reflects on her takeaways from reading Drive: the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink and applies her learnings to her academic and professional path. Feeling unmotivated is a normal thing, even in leaders, but the way you view your “why” and “how” in achievements will change your drive completely. This book is highlighted at the Cavenaugh Library as November's Book of the Month!

How do we experience and act upon quiet leadership in our daily lives? In this post, Ellen reflects on parts of the article "The Quiet Leader and How to Be One" by Martha Lagace. Ellen challenges readers to note and acknowledge quiet leaders in their everyday life.

This post by Graduate Assistant Alina Stetsuk, reflects on insights from 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say, emphasizing the gap between intent and impact in everyday communication. Drawing on personal and professional experiences, it explores how well-meaning comments can unintentionally create exclusion. Using a reflective lens, the post highlights the importance of self-awareness, listening, and continuous growth in developing cultural competency in higher education and beyond.

This post provides reflections from UIUC students on this past Fall semester and how they felt about the changes and transition to online classes.