Despite what your grandparents may say, being young is tough. One day your biggest concern is getting to practice on time and the next it’s determining what to do with the rest of your life. From the moment you enter your freshman year to the moment you walk across the graduation stage, you’re given countless opportunities to define yourself as a leader and make decisions that can set you up for incredible success. As a “Missouri Gal living in Manhattan” and a “senior” in the real world, Caitlin will help you discover the power of defining yourself before you let factors such as age and experience make you late for the opportunities headed your way.
Let’s face it, as a young leader, it can be tougher to get people to follow your leadership style than the Instagram account you made for your cat. It’s no secret we live in an extremely communicative world. By the time you’re finished reading this description, there will have been over 6.5 million tweets, Facebook likes, and Instagram photos publicized for the world to see. It’s no wonder communication is often the #1 skill employers seek. Effective communication is crucial to an organization's success, but if you have few followers, there’s a small audience to listen. During this session, come with enthusiasm and prepare to participate in impactful activities to better understand the importance of effective communication in your organization all while learning how to entice your peers, teachers, and future employers to subscribe to you.