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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.
Exploring Bias

Published on January 22, 2018
“Who me? I don’t have a biased bone in my body.” Often the level of discomfort of understanding and owning our biases stems from the shortsighted belief that the issue of bias is simply about good and bad people.
Newly revised teen leadership document is here!

Published on January 5, 2018
This updated document will help both youth and adult advisors see how to get the most out of a teen leadership project and how leadership can be very rewarding for both the teen and the groups with which they interact.
Add to your experience in a pre-college program

Published on January 5, 2018
After participating in a pre-college program, consider serving in future roles as a way to give back and serve others.
Guinevere Himes completes the 2017 Art of Teen Leadership: Marquette Photovoice Project

Published on January 4, 2018
The Art of Teen Leadership: Marquette Photovoice Project engaged youth from Marquette in expressing their perspectives on issues that they think are important in the community, using photography and storytelling as a medium to do so.
Branch County Friends Camp provides teen counselors with leadership experiences

Published on January 4, 2018
Much can be said about the benefits of a structured camp for young people but campers are not the only group that benefit. Camp counselors also gain leadership skills from being responsible for their young campers and the overall operation of camp.
Martin Luther King Jr Day: a day to serve

Published on January 3, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a great way to start your year off!
Sierra Bentti completes the 2017 Art of Teen Leadership: Marquette Photovoice Project

Published on January 3, 2018
The Art of Teen Leadership: Marquette Photovoice Project engaged youth from Marquette in expressing their perspectives on issues that they think are important in the community, using photography and storytelling as a medium to do so.
Dr. Scott Reed discusses the future of Extension.

Published on January 2, 2018
What all organizations can learn as we move forward.
HELP! Our board member isn’t showing up?

Published on January 2, 2018
Strategies to help deal with board dysfunction.