Maryland LEAD Program

10/15/2019

Happy ! Enjoy this clip featuring our awesome Grad Assistant, Shakia, and our Coordinator, Myles!

08/13/2019

Craft your story. Question. Challenge yourself. Go deeper. Grow. Get real. Expand your perspective. Find the possibility in you. See the possibility in others. Then go start something extraordinary. Find out more and register for Catalyst at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catalyst-fall-welcome-at-umd-2019-tickets-62571346582.

07/24/2019

to last year's Maryland Leadership Summit and our facilitators Young & Zora looking v cute. 😄
We're already planning for this year's Summit on October 5th. It is THE opportunity for new student leaders to build skills and get plugged in. Mark your 🗓️

07/18/2019

Maryland Leadership Conference, started in 1977, is one of the longest running college student leadership conferences in the country and a true UMD tradition.
Our world, how we practice leadership, and MLC have changed a lot in those 42 years. Be a part of the UMD leadership legacy by joining us this year on November 9-10th.

07/15/2019

No denying it...
We ❤️ leadership.

07/12/2019

🙋🙋‍♂️Who's signed up to laugh and lead with us and next week? If not, there's still time to join us on July 20th: go.umd.edu/creativeleadership

07/11/2019

Improv tip: When something goes wrong in your life, just yell "PLOT TWIST!" and move on. 🤣

Explore how you can be more adaptable, creative, and flexible in your leadership at Creative Leadership! Only a few spaces are left! go.umd.edu/creativeleadership

07/05/2019

Don't worry, you won't have to step into the spotlight or be on stage during our upcoming Creative Leadership program. But you will get to practice and apply fun strategies that improv performers use every night.
No audition required! Sign up at go.umd.edu/creativeleadership

07/02/2019

Tina Fey's Rules of Improvisation that will Change your Life:
1. Always agree and Say Yes.
2. Say yes, AND...
3. Make statements.
4. There are no mistakes.

These can also be significant tools for leading effectively. Join us to learn more about putting these practices into action at Creative Leadership on July 20th!
go.umd.edu/creativeleadership

06/26/2019

With an ever changing world, leaders have to be able to quickly adapt and innovate. Hone your creativity skills at our next free summer leadership program: Creative Leadership!
Sign up at http://go.umd.edu/creativeleadership

https://www.inc.com/magazine/201404/adam-bluestein/companies-use-improv-to-boost-creativity.html

Companies like Life Is Good use improv exercises to boost collaboration and creativity.

06/14/2019

How can techniques from improv theater spark organizational change and innovative leadership? Find out more at our upcoming Summer Leadership Series event featuring Washington Improv Theater!
Sign up at go.umd.edu/summerleadership
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nkZmo4IElM

We live in a complex and continuously changing world, which requires us and the organizations we work in to change along with it. But change is hard, and mos...

06/10/2019

Leadership capacity is one of the greatest predictors of students' career readiness. Pair your summer job or internship with the Summer Leadership Series for a winning combination!
Sign up for one or all three free events at go.umd.edu/summerleadership

06/08/2019

What are you up to next weekend? Make the most of it by joining us at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture! Sign up to grab a spot before they are gone at: go.umd.edu/makingaway

06/07/2019

UMD Alternative Breaks are up to some cool things this summer too. Check out alternativebreaks.umd.edu to find out more!

Want to better understand gentrification? Sign up for one of Alternative Weekends in Baltimore! Apply at alternativebreaks.umd.edu

06/05/2019

YAAAASSS... a few spaces are still open for the first Summer Leadership Series event at the National Museum of African American History & Culture. 👏

But you've gotta sign up this week.... go.umd.edu/makingaway

05/31/2019

✅ Breakfast & Lunch
✅Transportation
✅Interesting topics
✅Unique & engaging activities
✅✅✅ For FREE!?!

The Summer Leadership Series has everything you need to stay involved this summer. ☀️

Find out more about @ go.umd.edu/summerleadershipseries

05/29/2019

Multiply your leadership by investing in others.

Make other leaders.

05/28/2019

Dreaming of a great summer? Check out Alternative Weekends presented by UMD Alternative Breaks! They're a great way to meet new people, do something different, and learn about a social issue in our region!

Interested in topics like social justice, environmental conservation, food insecurity, human rights and gentrification? Free over Summer break? Sign up for one of Alternative Weekends 3 different experiences! Apply at alternativebreaks.umd.edu

05/28/2019

Have you been trying to get those elusive entry passes 🎟️ to the newest Smithsonian 🏛️? We've got you covered and we'll even provide the transportation! 🚌
Join us for the first event in the Summer Leadership Series as we look at themes of leadership in the narratives and exhibits at the National Museum of African American History & Culture on Sunday, June 16th.
Sign up ➡️ go.umd.edu/makingaway

05/25/2019

How do you make a way when no way exists? Explore topics of agency, creativity, resilience, and change with us at the National Museum of African American History & Culture on Sunday, June 16th.
Visit go.umd.edu/summerleadership for details!

05/20/2019

Introducing the 2019-2020 Maryland LEAD Interns! We are thrilled to have them leading the way in our programs next year.
Leave them some words of welcome in the comments!

05/17/2019

It's happened to all of us... we've all flopped, failed, or made mistakes. But, did you know that talking about it is essential for your growth?

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/17/smarter-living/talking-about-failure-is-crucial-for-growth-heres-how-to-do-it-right.html?emc=edit_sl_20190505&nl=smarter-living&nlid=8148998820190505&te=1

Research shows that talking about failure makes for happier, more productive workers.

05/14/2019

Keep looking ahead... you are almost there! Happy last day of classes, Terps!

05/06/2019

Teachers are leaders in our books.
And it's Thank a Teacher Week at UMD!
Visit www.go.umd.edu/thanks to send a virtual Thank-a-Gram to your favorite course instructors, courtesy of the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center.

05/05/2019

Congrats to these fantastic LCSL student leaders who were recognized at tonight’s University Awards Program!

04/24/2019

How are you using your strengths? What vision are you working towards?

04/21/2019

How should past transgressions affect public figures in their roles?
Does renaming historical monuments remove the stain of racism?
When does free speech become hate speech?
Converse with fellow Terps about these & other big questions during the Terps Converse event on Tuesday.