3 Keys to Being a Leader on Your Campus

Being a better leader on your campus can be achieved by practicing three principles of leadership: Self-Assessment, Communication, and Love. Knowing and understanding these principles can breed exceptional group growth.

Self-Assessment: What are my strengths and weaknesses? How do I maximize my strengths, and compensate for my weaknesses? These are the types of important questions that  leaders ask themselves. Coming up with solutions is difficult, but leaders typically understand the importance of the process. This self-assessment principle insures that leaders are taking the necessary steps to evolve at an individual level.

Communication: Groups, teams, and committees all require a clear communication culture produced from someone in a position of leadership. A good culture of communication can help identify where people in your group are in terms of achieving a common goal. Some groups need an open communication among all group members, while others may work better via a chain of command. These are the key tenants the leader of the group will have to identify. This communication principle provides the opportunity for leaders to co-evolve with their group.

Love: First love your tasks, but most importantly your group. Appreciate each of the group members unique efforts and contributions. Knowing that an energy of love is emphasized in your group, can help to assuage the everyday struggles that occur in the lives of your group members. Love is demonstrated by operating from a place where happiness, compassion, and positive energy are fused. Having love at the core of your leadership will breed more love among your group members, and a great group resolve.

Identifying the different ways to lead a group is difficult, but these 3 principles can be incredibly helpful to maintain an operating foundation of leadership. Self-Assess to be a better you, communicate to co-evolve as a group, and love to generate an abundance of energy that breeds exceptional effort.