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7 Things Every Student Leader Needs

Your Survival Guide For Student Leadership

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7 Things Every Student Leader Needs

Some acquired wisdom (or something like that) of a student leader.

1) Coffee

No student leader can survive without some form of caffeine! Time and time again, you tell yourself you will not pull that all nighter again...and then you do it again. But that's OK, because you'll eventually get the hang of it all. Until then, pass the coffee.

2) A Roomy Book Bag

Every student leader needs a big book bag. Why you ask? To hold all of your clothes. We know that you have two or three jobs. Some of them require different pairs of clothes. And don't forget the gym! When you are a student leader, you're always on the go!

3) A loyal group of friends

This group is just essential to your success. They keep you humble, they keep you in check and they stand by you through all the inevitable break downs.

4) A cell phone

Every student leader also needs a cell phone. Why? To keep in touch with the fam. Whoever you call family, this is another group that will keep you sane and remind you why you are doing what you do!

5. A rehearsed speech

This is a big one folks. You must be ready to explain to people why you do everything you do so people don't think your crazy. Countless times people will get it twisted and think you should cut back on all that you do...okay, maybe sometimes you should....But you are not crazy! Well, maybe you are crazy, but that's okay! You're in good company!

6. Those textbooks...Okay, Maybe Not.

Let's not forget why we're at school....textbooks or not, college is a privilege.

7. A Map

As soon as you leave your college, we all know your leadership days are not over. No, you were called to better the lives of those around you and you know it. So pull out that map and get ready to pick the next destination, because it'll only get better from here.

A. BE ORGANIZED

B. LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT VISION

C. TAKE RISKS...LET YOURSELF MAKE MISTAKES

D. STEER AWAY FROM MICROMANAGING PEOPLE

E. CONFIDENCE GETS THE DREAM, ARROGANCE KILLS THE DREAM

F. BE FIRM, BUT ALWAYS CONSIDER THAT YOU MIGHT BE WRONG


G. YOU CAN BE REALISTIC AND STILL BE OPTIMISTIC!

H. MOST OF ALL, BE YOURSELF

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