An association I like to recommend to people that are interested in “leadership” and not solely in the context of higher education is The International Leadership Association (ILA). This is the global network for all those who practice, study and teach leadership. While NCLP is very targeted towards higher education and developing leadership to students, ILA is general and …
The National Leadership Symposium is probably my favorite conference for leadership educators. It is a small and intensive experience that happens each July. I had a great time serving as an associate at the Symposium each year from 2002 to 2005. I’d like to be back in 2007 because it is not only a really …
The Harry T. Wilks Leadership Insitute at Miami University is very intriguing. The misson of the Institute “is to strive to ensure that Miami’s students graduate with the highest ethical standards, ready and eager to serve their communities, their nation, and their world. The Institute will strive to ensure that Miami University is at the …
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One of my favorite organizations that can be a great help to those that develop leadership programs, leadership teachers, and those interested in leadership development (especially in the context of higher education) is the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs. I’ve done some work with this organization in a variety of capacities for a number of …
There is a new Facebook group for leadership program people. The Facebook group is for people who value leadership programs! This includes educators and staff members who teach, facilitate, develop and innovate programs as well as students who have found their participation in leadership programs to be a highlight of their college experience. This group …
I’ve created this website for a couple of different reasons. The first is to be innovative in how I present my academic research. Typically one would do a dissertation and then create a scholarly book that few read, is expensive for people to buy, and is not easy to acquire. I’d like to make my research …
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When you write your life story, what stands out? For me it was leadership conferences and retreats. I realized that the greatest experiences of my life were often times at leadership conferences. I guess this is why I’ve been doing this. I want others to also experience some “greatest experiences of their life.” My name …