The emotional intelligence of a leader is so impactful that emotional intelligent scholars suggest that leaders with high emotional intelligence will not only be more effective as leaders, but they will manage stress, inspire, build positive relationships, and work with others better than those who might be lacking within this area. To help emerging leaders build the emotional intelligence that is needed to make a lasting impact as a student leader, Dr. Fredenburg not only helps emerging leaders develop a better understanding of emotional intelligence, but he teaches emerging leaders how to increase their Emotional Intelligence as a leader through the Daniel Goldman Model of Emotional Intelligence. 

Intercultural Communication can be challenging, due to the complex nature of global communication styles, values, gender roles, and the specific needs of a community. Becoming a strong intercultural leader challenges that individual's role, ability to empathize, resolve conflict, communication flexibility, and overall cultural awareness. This session will explore the skills needed to be a leader in an ever-increasing globalized world.   

Ever wonder how your experiences might influence the leader you are? Explore how becoming aware of culture impacts your view of the world and your personal leadership style in this interactive workshop. 

In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the personal core values to guide your decisions, shape your goals, and define your success. Through engaging activities and discussions, you’ll discover how aligning with your values can help you thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Whether you're navigating new experiences or planning your future, this workshop will empower you to make choices that reflect who you are and who you want to become. Leave with a clear sense of purpose and practical strategies to thrive in college and beyond! 

The presentation addresses the misbeliefs young adults have that will contribute to their happiness, then moves on to what research actually demonstrates has a positive impact on happiness. It’s an interactive and fun way to look at how making small and even more significant changes can make a difference in mood, affect, and happiness. This empowering presentation is full of nuggets that will equip student leaders in their own lives and those they lead. 

Conflict is an inevitable part of life that everyone faces. This session aims to equip you as a college student leader with the skills to effectively recognize, navigate and address conflicts, whether they are internal, between peers, or within an environment. Understanding that conflict can be a complex journey, this session will explore various tools and strategies to address and overcome these challenges. By recognizing the different types of conflict and learning how to manage them, you as student leaders can transform conflicts into opportunities for growth, progress, and learning. Join other student leaders, to discover how improving our skills can lead to positive change and make us all & our organizations stronger.