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Be the Leader Who Actually Listens
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I’ll be honest with you – I wasn’t always a great listener. In college, I was that student leader. Director…
Read moreMen and Masculinity: The Next Generation
Categorized: Leadership, Masculinity, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Resilience
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Evolving Masculinity on Campus As National Masculinity Week approaches, universities can equip young men with tools for authentic growth. I’m…
Read moreRunning into Resilience
Categorized: Career Development, Emotional Intelligence, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Organizational Development, Personal Growth, Relationships, Resilience, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
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We all go through seasons where things feel a little heavier. Sometimes they’re filled with transition, grief, uncertainty, or just…
Read moreWhy You Need Mentors Who Don’t Look Like You
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Career Development, Character Development, Communication, First Year Experience, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration, Recruitment, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Women's Empowerment
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When we think of mentorship, most of us picture someone who shares our background, our values, maybe even our career…
Read moreWhy Giving Yourself Grace is the Ultimate Power-Up!
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Character Development, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem
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Aaron “The Uplifter” here, and you know, my mission is all about helping you overcome insecurities and achieve your goals.…
Read morePresence Over Perfection: Redefining Success in Student Life
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health, Organizational Success, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
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In today’s fast-paced campus culture, students are constantly juggling resumes, GPAs, internships, leadership roles, and social expectations. The pressure to…
Read moreNot the Loudest in the Room?
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Community Building, Leadership
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“Leadership does not have to be loud.” Archie Messersmith-Bunting invites a new generation of students to reimagine what it means…
Read moreImagination as a Leadership Skill
Categorized: Authenticity, Campus Life, Character Development, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration
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“Eyes that see are common. But eyes with vision? Those are rare.” — Nisan Trotter When we think about leadership,…
Read moreThree Essential Skills for Human-Centered Leadership
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Character Development, Communication, Community Building, Emotional Intelligence, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Officer Training, Organizational Development, Organizational Success, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
Tagged: burnout prevention, communication, community, confidence, emotional intelligence, leadership, relationships, stress management
Stephanie Simpson is a multi-hyphenate speaker, coach, educator, artist, and writer dedicated to helping people understand what it means to…
Read moreMaster Your Leadership Transition
Categorized: Belonging, Campus Life, Communication, Community Building, Decision Making, Leadership, Officer Training, Stress Management
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Key Takeaways for Successful Officer Transition and Onboarding Reflect and Prepare: Before transitioning to new officers, take time to reflect…
Read moreThe Gifted Have Vision
Categorized: Academic Success, Authenticity, Character Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Resilience, Self-Esteem
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One of my favorite quotes in life was spoken by the great Myles Munroe: “Eyes that see are common, but…
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Leadership Programs
Categorized: Academic Success, Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Character Development, Communication, Confrontation Skills, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Organizational Development, Organizational Success, Relationships, Stress Management
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Inquire About Booking a Speaker CAMPUSPEAK offers a number of speakers and educational workshops with focuses on the topics of…
Read moreNavigating and Preventing Burnout: Strategies for Sustainable Passion
Categorized: Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Stress Management
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The first time I knew I was burnt out, I was a senior in college. After two demanding weeks leading…
Read moreHelplessness to Hopeful Action: Learning from the Past, Acting for the Future
Categorized: Belonging, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Campus Life, Civil Discourse, Community Building, Decision Making, Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Resilience, Social Justice
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As a licensed psychologist, I’ve spent nearly 30 years working with individuals and organizations, addressing inequities that cause stress and…
Read moreMake Meetings Suck Less!
Categorized: Campus Life, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Success
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One of the most common reasons people leave or don’t engage with an organization is because they feel like the…
Read moreNavigating Power Dynamics in Leadership: A Guide for Students and Advisors
Categorized: Communication, Confrontation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Success, Personal Growth, Relationships, Uncategorized
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To create and maintain healthy group dynamics, understanding the interplay between power and personal empowerment has become crucial. While power…
Read moreEmbracing Courageous Leadership: A Guide to Living Your Values
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When you hear the word “leader,” what comes to mind? Take a moment to reflect on your definition of leadership.…
Read moreTwo Skills Every College Student Needs for Success
Categorized: Career Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
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In today’s fast-paced professional world, mastering executive presence and emotional intelligence (EI) is more than just a beneficial skill set;…
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Speakers who Make an Impact
Categorized: AAPI Issues, Leadership
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Asian American Pacific Islander Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year in the month of May. This special time is…
Read moreEmotional Intelligence for College Students
Categorized: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Success, Personal Growth
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Emotional intelligence (EI) is a set of skills that allow individuals to recognize, understand, and manage their own emotions and…
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Top Hispanic Heritage Month Speakers
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. This is a time to recognize…
Read more4 Steps to Owning your Fall 2023 Semester with the What If It All Goes Right Method
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As we gear up for the Fall 2023 semester, I want to share with you a powerful method that has…
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Celebrating National Professional Speakers Day with CAMPUSPEAK
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Today on August 7th we celebrate National Professional Speakers Day, a day dedicated to honoring the incredible individuals who have…
Read moreLeadership Plunge – Drawing the Line: Boundary Setting as a Leader
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How do you draw your boundaries with other people? Do you lay them out in pencil, with the ability to…
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Leading with Fairness
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There are many things that leaders, at best, must do. They must communicate well. They must help chart a course…
Read moreThe Outer Body Experience
Categorized: Academic Success, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
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Are you afraid to go, “outer body?” NOPE! Before you even think it… this obviously isn’t a pitch to tamper with the…
Read moreFinding Your Stakeholders
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In both our Finding Your Why and Council Surge Interactive Workshops, we talk about the importance of working with stakeholders.…
Read moreFall 2021: Lessons From My Family Vacation
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This summer I had the opportunity to go on a family vacation to Jackson, WY. The combination of people, views,…
Read moreThe Remote Leader Mindset
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By: Chris Butsch As a leader, trying to keep your members engaged while remote is hard. Here are just some…
Read moreMaintaining Student Mental Health During COVID-19
Categorized: Leadership, Organizational Success, Uncategorized
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By: Chris Butsch Even before the pandemic, more than two-thirds of American college students reported symptoms of mental illness, such…
Read moreOn Being a Student Leader During COVID-19
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By: Chris Butsch Meetings are canceled. Everyone’s taking classes online. No one’s quite sure when things will be back to…
Read moreThe Pillars of Leadership
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By: Alex Weber Hey there! First off, I’d like to start this blog off by thanking you for being here!…
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Talking to yourself – The Art of Combatting Negative Self-Talk
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By: Darryl Bellamy What people say about you can affect you, but what you say to yourself is even more…
Read morePay Yourself First – A Lesson in Sustaining Leaders
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By: Kate Steiner I was listening to a radio show this week and they were talking about the concept in…
Read moreGifts Grow In Dark Places
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By: Nisan Trotter You’re a muddy miracle! Gifts grow in dark places. I think I surprised the students at Saginaw Valley State University with those…
Read moreThe Full Truth on Success
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By: Alex Weber As you’re thinking about your goals this semester for yourself, your organization, and your community, it is…
Read moreThe Burnout
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By: David Stollman Burnout isn’t caused by how much work you do, it’s caused by how much work you look…
Read moreSELF-NAVIGATION: From Failing to Thriving
Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth
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By: Alex Weber You will Fail. Worst inspirational book ever! I know, I know but that’s the honest truth, and…
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The Traits of the Ethical Leader
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By: Joe Richardson, Esq To many, the ideas surrounding the definition of a “leader” are often connected to a position…
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Managing the Chaos of Life
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By: Curtis Hill As a leader many times you are pulled in multiple directions at the same time. If you…
Read moreThe American Ninja Failure?
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By: Alex Weber It’s 3AM and I’m sopping wet, embarrassed, and there’s a few hundred people staring at me! I…
Read moreWhat Difference Can One Person Have
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By: The Peterson Family After 15 years working with college students, Craig Peterson reached a crossroads. “What’s next? Do I…
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AFLV 10 Year Journey
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By: Darryl Bellamy Jr. It took Darryl ten years to get to the AFLV stage, watch this video detailing his…
Read more3 Ways To (Actually) Build Confidence
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By: Alexa Carlin Have you ever walked into a room looking down on your phone? Did you know that small…
Read moreWhat is Your Unfair Advantage?
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By: Tom Healy I was recently asked by a student leader “how do I make a great impact in my…
Read moreAPPLE Leadership
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By: Kaylon Blake Soooo….I really needed a new pair of headphones but was torn between purchasing the Apple Airpods or…
Read moreDon’t Let Classes Interfere With Your Real Education
Categorized: Academic Success, Leadership
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By: Tom Healy I was recently asked a few weeks ago to provide my best advice to students as they…
Read morePut On Your Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Self-Care
Categorized: Body Image, College Completion, First Year Experience, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Masculinity, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Suicide Prevention
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By: Lauren Cook It’s the beginning of 2017. Are you already feeling stressed out? After the holiday season, we tend…
Read moreFew Talk, Many Affected: Changing the Culture About Men’s Mental Health
Categorized: Body Image, College Completion, First Year Experience, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Masculinity, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Suicide Prevention
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Dr. Kevin Snyder has presented over 1,150 programs in all 50 states and has been with CAMPUSPEAK for over a…
Read moreTop 5 Biggest Myths of Leadership
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Often in life things are repeated so many times we all just assume they are true, even if they are…
Read moreWhy college leaders fail
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Hypothetical situation. Let’s say your best friend comes to you. You have known this person your entire life. You want…
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The time to build new leaders is now
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We’re all very familiar with this situation: an organization that was very weak is now stronger than you could have…
Read moreFrom passive to powerful
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Like many of you, I have been paying close attention to all the news regarding the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter…
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Leadership sickness
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“You sicken me.” If I’m honest with myself, I have to admit that such harsh, judgmental thoughts fired off in…
Read moreThe DNA of an extraordinary leader
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DNA is the genetic material in our bodies and nearly every cell has the same form of it. However it’s…
Read moreThe DNA of an extraordinary leader
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DNA is the genetic material in our bodies and nearly every cell has the same form of it. However it’s…
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Face your fears
Categorized: Health & Wellness, Leadership
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I was five, and was going swimming with my father. Every afternoon that summer, my family would visit our neighbor’s…
Read moreLeading with purpose
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What do you think of when you hear the word “purpose”? Most of us question the purpose of life, our…
Read moreGet past yourself and climb a rock
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How often do we hear of the five steps to an effective leader? Or how to be a leader for…
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Innovation in leadership today
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By Tim Mousseau The current state of the world is constantly fluid. It is impossible for any organization to survive…
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Leadership secret: Tough love
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By Kristen Hadeed I’m willing to bet you’re going into this thinking “How is Kristen, one of the youngest speakers…
Read moreThe positive impact of an every|day hero
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Each day, we hope for a safe, fulfilling and enriching environment for students on college campuses. And everyday, students face…
Read moreWhat I wish I knew
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by David Stollman Three things I wished I had known before becoming a student leader: Please & Thank You: Please…
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Leadership: From transactions to transformations
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Do you feel like your members are simply checking the boxes to meet requirements? Is the communication within your organization…
Read moreKevin Smith – Getting you in ethical fitness shape
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Meet Kevin. He’s a 2013 new speaker with CAMPUSPEAK. He’s here to get you ready to make those tough decisions.…
Read moreTop three essential tasks you MUST DO with your student leaders before summer!
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Being a former Dean of Students and working in areas of Orientation, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Activities, Residence Life,…
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Leadership at every step
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Some say leaders are born while others believe they are made. No matter what, in every step of a leadership…
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New Interactive Workshop that helps new leaders become great leaders
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Another leadership program? Not quite. CAMPUSPEAK noticed a gap in current programming. We have leadership covered for those students who…
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How can I make people do things?
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by PETE MOCKAITIS Last year, I was speaking at a law fraternity’s national pre-law conference. In preparing for the event,…
Read moreLeading with integrity
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One of the most common mistakes that student leaders make is confusing responsibility with authority. So says leadership speaker ANDREA MOSBY. “Effective…
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