The #IlliniLeader's Digest

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

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.

In this blog post, Saachi explores a common question: "We've all met someone who assumes leadership roles and carries them out with grace, as if they were meant to from birth. Is leadership something we can learn and develop, or are some people just dealt a winning hand?"