We believe EVERYONE has the potential to be a leader! 

We at LEAD help students to develop as effective, ethical leaders through a series of workshops, conferences, classes, speakers, dialogues, and retreats. Our programs provide opportunities to develop a strong sense of self, augment critical thinking and interpersonal skills, develop global and cultural competencies, and cultivate organizational skills for transition into the professional world.
Welcome to LEAD's third newsletter of the semester! We have lots of exciting ways to get involved in the LEAD office including upcoming events, workshops, and service opportunities that will be featured in our newsletters. We hope to see you soon at some of our uncoming programming throughout the semester!
Alumni Leadership Speaker Series (Virtual) 

Tuesday, November 29th from 6:30PM - 7:30PM (on Zoom)


Join the LEAD Office as we host the Virtual Alumni Leadership Speaker Series on November 29th featuring some amazing Mason Alumni. The Speaker Series will focus on the question: How can understanding your leadership style and strengths, best support and influence your specific area of study? We are excited to have Mason alum from a variety of different majors (ex: science, business, education, and music). Mason alum will also share personal stories and experiences about how their campus involvement and engagement impacted and connected with their field of study and career aspirations.

For more info and to register: CLICK HERE 
Right, Wrong or Different?

Wednesday, November 16th from 4:00PM - 6:00PM

The Hub, Room 3, 4, & 5

Join the LEAD Office and International Programs and Services for an engaging and important discussion about mass shootings and how they are viewed by different people and different countries around the world. One of the main goals of this program is to have an engaging discussion between Mason’s international and domestic students around a very important topic: Mass Shootings. 
 
RSVP TODAY for "Right, Wrong or Different?”: https://go.gmu.edu/iewrwd 
 
Title: “Mass Shootings: Cross-Cultural Perspectives” with Professor Al Fuertes & Brian Royer  
Description: Different definitions of "mass shootings" are often debated by politicians and world leaders; however, what can't be argued is the fact that gun shootings and gun deaths have become an epidemic worldwide. How are "mass shootings" defined? What side of the gun debate issue do you support? What skills can we acquire to help address the many factors contributing to gun violence? During this interactive program, we discuss how the United States' view on guns is similar & different from other countries/cultures. We will discuss the many factors contributing to gun violence and ways you can become active in your community to help reduce gun violence and make the world a safer place to live.  

For more info and to RSVP, visit: https://go.gmu.edu/iewrwd 
 Dinner will be provided for all registered participants! 

Student Virtual Leadership Certificate Series (Virtual)


On Tuesdays, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (on Zoom)

November 15th  


The LEAD Office is excited to announce the launch of our first ever Student VIRTUAL Leadership Certificate Series for the 2022-2023 academic year.  The Student Leadership Certificate Series is designed to provide students with the opportunities to:
  • Connect with other students around various topics of leadership in a cohort experience
  • Develop a variety of different leadership skills and strengthen one's own personal leadership skills
  • Identify ways you can help make a positive change in our communities
  • Develop an understanding of one's personal leadership values are and how they influence one's leadership style
  • Engage in a variety of leadership sessions that focus on leadership styles, emotional intelligence, and social change

Fall 2022 - Track #1: Discover Your Leadership Styles
Student Leadership Certificate Series - Upcoming Sessions 
For more information: CLICK HERE 

Leadership Connection Cohort (Virtual)


On Wednesdays, from 12:00PM - 12:45PM (on Zoom)

November 16th 


Want to gain leadership experience? Interested in learning about cutting-edge leadership trends relevant to all careers? Join us for the Leadership Connection Cohort Series! This is a three-session series where students and staff can learn about various leadership topics that can be applied to current and future courses, careers, and social change. Participants that attend all 3 sessions will receive a certificate of completion, in addition to a t-shirt!
Join us for Leadership Connection Hours, a 3-part series with each hour focusing on a different aspect of leadership. Our upcoming and final session for the semester is on Wednesday November 16th. On Wednesday November 16th we will focus on “Mental Health & Leadership” which is centered around creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment in which people feel comfortable talking about mental health and how that can affect your own mental health as a leader. 
For students: This program will allow you to develop a deeper understanding of leadership and offer ways in which you can incorporate leadership behaviors within your own life. Through this program, you will be able to gain leadership experience in a non-positional setting that will also be beneficial for professional experience and resume-building.
For staff: This program will be beneficial to learn from and engage with students from varying backgrounds and perspectives. Discussions can offer new ways of thinking that can be considered for future courses and can be applied to your own department’s leadership culture. 

Remaining Fall Dates:
    • Mental Health and Leadership - Wednesday, November 16th from 12:00pm-12:45pm 
 
For more information and to RSVP: CLICK HERE

INTS 404 - Ethics and Leadership Class (Section 001)


Spring 2023

Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM


Students in this class will deepen and broaden their learning about theories, models, and constructs related to the study and practice of ethics and leadership. Students will learn to better understand themselves as ethical leaders, develop ethical decision-making strategies, communicate effectively in diverse group settings, value civic engagement and actively apply ethical leadership skills. This highly-interactive learning community includes experiential learning activities and discussions that connect formal knowledge with real world experiences. This four-credit course is offered through the School of Integrative Studies (SIS) and is part of the Leadership major and minor, but you do not need to be a part of the major or minor to join this course!
For more information about this Ethics and Leadership course, contact Dr. Nick Lennon, Director for Leadership Education and Development via email at nlennon@gmu.edu.

EXEMPLARY LEADER HIGHLIGHT:

Mayuri Bhattacharjee

Kolkata, West Bengal, India 


Mayuri Bhattacharjee is a women’s health educator and trainer, who is an exemplar of citizen activism and persistence to make a difference and promote health. “She launched the Dignity in Floods campaign (Dignity Disasters) and started pushing hard for change.” After seeing that there were no programs or relief for women’s menstrual health in the aftermath of 2017-2018 floods in India, Bhattacharjee was determined to change women’s situation as she passionately believed that they deserved better. After many efforts and petitions, “the government of India finally recognized the menstrual health rights of women during floods and ensured all flood reliefs camps would now be stocked with sanitary pads.” She works as a humanitarian to help and inspire others and get them involved in actions that will tackle social issues and transform societies.  

- Source: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/video/2022/10/18/DIY-humanitarians-disruptors-solutions-innovations 
- Picture Source: https://hubnetwork.in/mayuri-bhattacharjee-the-force-behind-dignityinfloods/ 
"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things." Peter F. Drucker 

Visit the LEAD website at https://lead.gmu.edu/ to learn more!
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