Growing up, I never had to worry about where my next meal was going to come from. I was always very physically and mentally strong. I had two parents who loved me with everything they had. I am white, heterosexual, and was always comfortable in my identities. To an extent, I think everyone can be [...]
As part of LAS protocol, we were required to take a class about the connection of leadership and communication, and it was our last class we take as a cohort. During the semester I really tried to make the most of it, because it made me sad knowing I would never be able to take [...]
This fall, one of the final classes we took as a cohort was Moral Philosophy (PHL118L). I would always wake up dreading to go to class, because it was the earliest class I had. Having a group of friends to roll out of bed and go to class with made it so much more bearable. As [...]
Simon Sinek's Ted Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action is my favorite Ted Talk. I watched this Ted Talk my Leadership class, and it truly changed my perspective on how I live my life. The video is about the importance of starting with "why". Simon goes on to explain what the "golden circle" is. Without [...]
Does leadership come from a "yes" or a "no"? My initial thoughts were: "No. Leadership comes from a "no. Leaders have to make tough decisions, and saying no can sometimes be difficult to do." However, the more I've researched and looked into it, my thinking was completely wrong. A leader might be able to make [...]
1.) Be Relatable - One of the best things about Jimmy is how he reaches out to his audiences, and seems genuinely interested in everyone he encounters. One of the reasons he was such a wide fan base is because he is so in-touch with modern media, and his audiences. He has such a wide [...]
As an LAS scholar, I have 3 required classes to take my freshman year of school. Introduction to Leadership Education (LDR 100), Introduction to Psychology (PSY 100L), and Introduction to Debate (COM 267L). Psychology is the study of the human mind, and why it is the way that it is. Personally, I really enjoyed psychology. [...]
Makenna Hogerheide 