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This executive summary presents the key findings and insights from the evaluation of a student coaching study designed to cultivate and enhance student leaders. The evaluation focused on assessing the effectiveness, outcomes, and areas of improvement of the coaching program. Program Overview: The student coaching program was initiated with the...

“Raise your hand if you’re a leader,” I say to the students in my leadership class. Two students put their hands up, awkwardly looking around the sea of students across the room who show no intention of asserting their leadership. I have to admit, I was pretty surprised. This was...

It’s that time of year again! When we all decide we are going to be more patient, give to charity, exercise daily, and stop drinking Mountain Dew. Goals are great, and goals can be really effective when SMART goal setting techniques are used. This year, to bring your workplace some...

The Center for Leadership is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023-2024 Student Leaders of the Year Award. This program aims to showcase the impact of leadership education at CU Boulder by recognizing exceptional student leaders. All the awardees will be acknowledged at the Spring Leadership Summit on March...

CU Boulder has been ranked among the nation’s top public and private universities in Time Magazine’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders , less than five years after launching the Center for Leadership on campus. Ranked No. 64 in the analysis, which examined the alma maters of 2,000 of the most...

Winter break is just around the corner, and many of you are preparing to take a well-deserved break from daily responsibilities. While some may plan to unwind on vacation, others might be looking forward to relaxing by the fire with a good book. To offer some inspiration and opportunities for...

The recently concluded Leadership and Innovation Symposium marked a significant collaborative effort between the Center for Leadership, Air Force ROTC (AFROTC), Army ROTC (AROTC), and Naval ROTC (NROTC). This unique event, made possible through generous funding from the CU Center for Leadership, provided a golden opportunity for attendees to engage...

There is something about traversing an obstacle 60 feet above the ground that focuses the mind. When you are in-charge of another human being’s safety and learning at that height your focus becomes laser-like. Recently, I spent three weeks working alongside cadets and staff at the United States Air Force...

There was a lot to love about this year’s blockbuster sensation – Barbie – including the outrageous costumes, music montages, and gripping monologues. But when it comes to looking for a movie to teach you about leadership, Barbie might not be the first one that comes to mind. However, beneath...

“It is the sin of the soul to force young people into opinions…but it is culpable neglect not to impel young people into experiences.” – Kurt Hahn, German educator, and founder of Outward Bound campground debrief, students reflect on their day at the Spring 2023 Experiential Leadership Intensive, Sylvan Dale...