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Our Team spent November 3-6 in Jackson, MS for Regional Institute!
We enjoyed three full days learning from and connecting with leaders from across the Society. Some highlights included meeting Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner (of course!), visiting Phi Theta Kappa's Center for Excellence, and participating in some exceptional session/workshops!
April especially enjoyed the session on authentic leadership presented by Dr. Ivan Harnell. In this session, April learned that leaders are genuine, self-aware, and transparent. They practice transparent behavior and build strong relationships. She was reminded that real change takes effort and time and cultivating a strong team is essential to reaching goals. Strong leaders accept challenges and set boundaries as a method of self-care.
Maple learned lots of great information in the "Career Ready" workshop! She's happy to share all the great information she learned, but some essential takeaways included how some of the latest research on resumes shows that stating what you've done, rather that what you want to do (i.e. your goals) is what employers are looking for. Employers want to hire the best people...so showcase your background and who you are as a person rather than a laundry list of your skills.
Teresa took some great information away from the "Leadership Ready" workshop and learned that transparency is key! She was also reminded to have humility and confidence. Lastly, don't be afraid to get creative and practice making decisions! This is a struggle for many leaders, but the more you can practice being decisive, the more confident you'll get - no one is perfect!
If you think you might benefit from this opportunity, consider connecting with your advisor and campaigning for regional office! The 2023-2024 Regional Officer Application will be available on our Regional Website soon!
Chapter Advisors/Officers - If you'd like any of the resources from Regional Institute, please email Dr. Jamie: jamie.mahlberg@rctc.edu
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