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iLEAD: Annual Student Leadership Conference
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Definitions, Questions, and Answers
Defining the Conference
“Seeing the need to grow in our capacity to lead in a diverse society the “iLead” Conference seeks to inspire leadership development among students at CSU, Chico and, ultimately, the broader CSU student community. Since leadership development is relational, academic and experiential, we seek to leverage the residential culture of the CSU campus community. Our residential environment can be used to maximize the relational connection between students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members during the conference. Local and nationally noted speakers provide cutting edge leadership input. Stimulating conversation and projects will be intimately connected to our plenary sessions. The outcome of the conference will encourage the growth of leadership capacity and purposed relationships between students, faculty, staff and community members lasting long after the conference concludes.”
Q: When is the conference?
A: Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Q: Who will be speaking at the conference?
A: Keynote is Howard Behar, Author; It’s Not About The Coffee
Q: Who should attend?
A: All CSU, Students, interested faculty, and invited community members.
Q: Who is sponsoring this event?
A: The list begins with....
The College of Business
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
The Student Success Center (Program Sponsor)
Q: How much is the conference?
A: $20.00
Q: What should I expect to get out of this day of leadership?
A: There are a number of outcomes!
- A deeper understanding of yourself and your role as a leader.
- New relationships. You will experience iLead with other students, faculty, staff and Community members.
- Your next step in development as a person of influence.
- New leadership skills that apply to the campus as well as the marketplace.
- You will interact with great leaders; students, faculty, community members, and alumni.
Q: What is leadership? (Am I a leader?)
There are almost as many answers to this question as there are people who ask it! With just about any definition you read you will find another who disagrees. Some don't see themselves as leaders at all, since a meaningful understanding of leadership has eluded them. Others may have such a narrow view of leadership, that only those with titles, charisma, power, and fame dare call themselves leaders.
Fundamentally, leadership is an influential relationship (Kouzes & Posner, 2003). Leadership describes the process of how we influence each other. Depending on the situation- some lead, others follow. When the situation changes, the roles of "leader" and "follower" may change as well.
The truth of the matter is, we are all leaders. We all “influence” someone. Our influence may be large or small. We may only influence a class or a club, but some may influence entire corporations and countries. Life is too short and too important not to lead well. Be the leader you were meant to be.
Q: What is the Cross Cultural Leadership Center
A: The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center values and respects the richness and understanding that
diversity brings. The Center exists to create an environment in which all students, regardless of
their ethnicity, culture, or differences, feel safe and respected. Through leadership development,
cultural awareness, community education, and the creation of a constructive social change, the
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center will contribute a positive, enriching, and memorable life
experience to every student of CSU, Chico and its surrounding community.