T.J. Sullivan

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Bottom third attendees at your leadership conference

You’ve worked your butt off to make this leadership conference the best it can be. You’ve worried over every detail. Then, as you watch the attendees, you see your bottom-third. They don’t want to be there, and they are happy to let you know about it. Question is, will you confront their negativity? And if so, do you do it individually or say something from the podium in front of everyone?

“Social Excellence” can make you cool

The new book from Phired Up says being “socially excellent” isn’t about being cool or popular. I would argue that being a student leader who intentionally connects with his or her community is pretty damn cool. Buy the book, get off your smart phone and look someone in the eye. It might just change everything.

Hazing and human rights

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” If it’s good enough for the fraternity of nations, then perhaps it’s good enough for your fraternity – or sorority, or band, or club, or team. It’s National Hazing Prevention Week.

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