Revelations of unacceptable, dangerous, and predatory behavior have been in the news almost daily for the past six months. These revelations have been a good thing; the actions of those perpetrating them are not. Their victims must live with what happened to them for the rest of their lives, no … [read more »]
Tag: Building Leaders Through Service
Engage Students on Campus with a Day of Service
A Day of Service is an opportunity for students across the campus to come together in service. Some of my favorite times to do A Day of Service include new student orientation; club/activity fairs; Make a Difference Day in October; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Day and Week in January; and Earth Day … [read more »]
Dealing with Conflict and Drama in Clubs and Organizations, Part 1
Conflict in clubs and organizations can be the big “Ouch”. It hurts, it’s not fun. But, it happens for lots of reasons. When it happens, you have to be ready to deal with it. During my 30+ years of experience as a student leader, advisor, and speaker, I have … [read more »]
Dealing with Conflict and Drama in Clubs and Organizations, Part 2
Conflict in clubs and organizations can be the big “Ouch”. It hurts, it’s not fun. But, it happens for lots of reasons. When it happens, you have to be ready to deal with it. During my 30+ years of experience as a student leader, advisor, and speaker, I have … [read more »]
Keys to Serving When There is an Urgent Need
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey hitting Texas and other parts of the Gulf Coast, many people, groups, churches, organizations, companies, and schools have been mobilizing to serve those affected. Students are very compassionate and colleges and universities have a lot of resources to offer when there is a tragedy. … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 4: Listening
An old ad campaign used to ask, “Can you hear me now?” I wonder how many times in our daily interactions with people do we really hear what people are saying. We live very distracted lives between electronic devices with games and social media on them, to billboards that flash … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 3: Confidence
Ever since our daughter entered middle school a few years ago, my wife and I have been going to the Student Life worship service at our church in order to hear and experience the same message as her. We have some wonderful pastors and a lot of great students involved … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 2: Integrity
Brian Davis did one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in sports. It is the type of thing that should serve as an example for everyone! “I’m sorry, Dave, who?” Brian Davis is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He has over $13 million in career winnings, but … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 1: Commitment
I had the pleasure and honor of presenting at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy a few years ago. After my program, I was treated to a tour of the campus by 2nd Class Cadet Victoria “Tory” Stevens. The Academy has a beautiful campus with a chapel, museum, quarters, and a deck … [read more »]