Inspiring Leadership Quotes 
by Kate Schlarf

As we get closer to Thanksgiving for many campus organizations that means mid-year elections. Whether you are running for a position, voting on your future leaders, or just need some inspiration here are some leadership quotes to inspire you. 

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." President John Quincy Adams 

"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." -General George S. Patton

"A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others see." -Leroy Eimes 

"When the effective leaders is finished with his work, the people say it happened naturally." -Lao Tzu

"The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and will to carry on." -Walter J. Lippman

"Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position." -Brian Tracy 

"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions." -Harold S. Geneen

Hanging with My Friends, Ropes Course Style 

by Kate Schlarf 

A little over a week ago the current Tier 1 members had the pleasure of experiencing a right of passage for any Leadership Academy member. That is making daunting trek across the bridge to Kentucky to complete the ropes course at Audubon State Park. This course has been pushed a lot this year by the Center for Student Engagement and from spending the day with the Tier 1 members it is easy to see why. Many lessons can be learned on the course, but here are a few that Tier 1 really maximized through out the day:

1. Learn to To Communicate and Listen 

One of the toughest parts for students coming to this course for the first time is learning to tackle some of the group elements. These elements require communication, understanding, and listening to be completed.Without being able to communicate and listen to ideas, your group will not be able to move forward with the best one. Make sure that everyone has a chance to voice their opinion and that your listen to them while they talk. 

2. Think an Idea All the Way Through Before You Scrap It

Many times throughout the day our members were given complex tasks to complete. Often there were a few verbal leaders who shared their ideas on how to complete the task, while others just listened and helping make the ideas a reality. In some cases after many rounds of trial and error the group found out during debriefing that one member had indeed had the correct idea to complete the task, they had just been cut off by other members or the group just didn't think their idea through. So always remember to take all the ideas you can get and think them all the way through. You never know if they will be a hidden gem or if they can be pieced together to achieve success!

3. Learn to Laugh at Yourself!! 

One scenario on the trip was protecting a bucket of water all the way until the end. When one student accidentally knocked the bucket over during a debriefing round they learned that you can't take everything serious in life. Not all experience in life are life and death and sometimes you just have to laugh and move on. This is the same in leadership, if you have a little mess up or bump in the road just own up to it, laugh at the mistake, and move on -we can't be serious all the time that only leads to stress. 

Thanks for all your participation and hard work Tier 1! ADCO can't wait to see the places you go with the leadership lessons learned at Audubon. 

WECOME NEW MEMBERS!!

UE Leadership Academy would like to welcome our newest Tier 1 members: 

Tyler Asgrimson

Charlie Matias

Matt Roberts

Austin Willis 

Sam Kosmer

Laurel Spurgeon

Maggie Limmer

Annaliese Trapp

Alexandra Hollingsworth

Sheilah Payton

Brianna Van Horn

Kyle Abraham

Erin Whittmer

Bryan Bennett

Nicole Ivanovic

Joshua Herrera

Craig Schlemmer

The newest Tier includes Freshmen, Sophmores, and Juniors from all walks of campus. Today the members were able to get together for the annual new member picnic at Wesselman Woods where they got the chance to eat, mingle, and do some ice breakers. ADCO would like to wish them the best of luck on their leadership journey. 

So You Wanna Get Elected? 


Do you think you have what it takes to lead an organization on campus? Are you sick getting all talk and no action during post election season? Then maybe it is time you stepped into the hot seat and lead the organization down the path it needs to go. Not sure about how to rally troops behind you? Read from the blogs below to show you the way. 


"[In an election] everything depends on how your organization is doing, and what your members feel your organization needs.  Before you start dreaming of what a presidency would be like, analyze the current environment of your organization.  What do your members feel they need? Then, position yourself as the best one to deliver it." -TJ Sullivan from his blog The Hungry Student Leader. 


Interested in a being the boss in your organization this year? Read TJ's post How to get elected president (next) to learn about the different types of leaders out there. 


Not sure if you have the qualities required. Check out The Top 10 Leadership Qualities to see if you fit the bill. UELA definitely agrees with their last trait, when all else fails laugh!!


Happy Campaigning!!!

Here are some fun lessons in leadership from Popeye and the people at Giant Leap Consulting. Hope you're all enjoying your summer!

Being a part of UELA for only three years is a big regret of mine on the basis that I didn't join as a freshman. This organization is so amazing and has given me so many opportunities to grow as a leader and be involved inside campus and out in the community. It has given me the tools I need to succeed in my career as I graduate from the University of Evansville. The connections I have made with leaders here at UE and across the nation from attending leadership conferences are relationships I will not only cherish but benefit greatly from in my future. I wish I had joined as a freshman and been able to be a part of something this great for much longer as UELA continues to make such a positive impact on the UE campus.

                               -Shelby George, outgoing ADCO

Anchor Your Leadership: BOSTON

A little over a week ago ADCO had the chance to travel to Boston for the National Center for Student Leadership conference. Prominent speakers included Stan Pearson, Morris Morrison, Gary Tuerack, and more! ADCO spent the weekend gathering information and tips to bring back to help Leadership Academy.

ADCO with Gary Tuerack

"My favorite speaker was Gary Tuerack who spoke on the 3 Day Challenge. He really pushed us to step outside of our comfort zone and do things we were afraid of. During his session we were able to sit back and envision our future. After doing that I was able to move my personal stresses aside and zone in on the future of our organization and all the places it could go"
                        -Kate Schlarf
                                   ADCO, Director of Marketing

You can learn more about the 3 Day Challenge at www.liveontheedge.com

 Capstone Project Completed

Tier 3 recently completed their capstone community service project with lots of sunshine and smiles. Check back for stories about the experience soon!

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