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This past September, I was recruited for combat duty by the Georgia Southern University Leadership Boot Camp. My job was to turn students into a well-oiled, combat-ready leadership machine. Ok, that is a bit of an exaggeration, but I was the keynote speaker and a break-out session presenter However, this blog entry is about what I saw the Georgia Southern people doing right and some ideas for you to use on your campus.
Students are on a steep learning curve as leaders. By creating a culture of student leadership on your campus, you will be playing an important part in student success! Their situations evolve rapidly throughout the year as they face new challenges and learn more about themselves, their leadership styles, and new leadership techniques. What do you do after the fall retreat to keep the learning curve going up? Here are five ideas you can use right away.
Dave ‘Gonzo’ Kelly took this video in Orlando in July, 2009 during a leadership retreat for the SGA leaders of four of Valencia Community College’s campuses. This is a team building exercise called “Tummy HA HA”. It is a fun activity that helps with a number of the steps or “building blocks” in team building.
