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Leaders can learn to engage youth
Published on December 11, 2018
There are many resources available to leaders to assist them in having meaningful engagement with youth. -
Practical measures to de-stress a contentious public hearing
Published on July 16, 2018
Providing clear expectations and small, personal gestures can help diffuse a tense public hearing and ease nerves for participants. -
Ogemaw Community Leadership program has a very successful debut
Published on May 22, 2018
Michigan State University Extension's leadership program in the Ogemaw community was a success! -
Early childhood professionals struggle with burnout
Published on February 8, 2018
Today’s managers and supervisors are faced with many critical decisions daily. A new approach to problem-solving may be the answer. -
Use Applied Learning Opportunities to Increase Leadership Skills
Published on February 6, 2018
Professional development opportunities that utilize applied learning, including formalized community leadership programs, strengthen knowledge and personal skills through experience. -
Creating partnership: working intentionally to find a way out
Published on January 29, 2018
Here's a guideline for successful partnerships. -
If you want a better team, don’t give them an answer!
Published on January 23, 2018
In a leadership position, holding back your thoughts can teach your team to think for themselves. -
Understanding a caucus
Published on December 21, 2017
Robert's Rules of Order helps understand the purpose of a caucus. -
Communication maze: Take two
Published on December 8, 2017
This version of the communication maze activity can be used when space is not limited or if there is a small group. -
Feedback for success
Published on November 28, 2017
Giving and receiving feedback for positive outcomes.