Illinois Leadership® Center

Because the world needs better leaders.

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Leadership that lasts, starts with empowering others.

In Episode 9 of Made to Lead, we’re joined by Phillip Wilder to explore how literacy, self-awareness, and understanding can shape a better leadership.

🎧 Episode out now - listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🦁

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Conflict isn’t the problem, how you handle it is.

Join us for Addressing Conflict in Teams to learn how to navigate tough conversations, strengthen understanding, and turn tension into growth.

✅ Registration required - link in bio (linktree)🦁

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Strong leaders don’t just lead, they serve.

Join us for Practicing Servant Leadership to explore how putting others first can strengthen teams, build trust, and create lasting impact.

✅ Registration required - link in bio (linktree) 🦁

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🎙️ New episode of Made to Lead is out now!

In Episode 8, we’re joined by Marisa Peacock to explore how leadership is evolving in today’s fast-moving digital landscape.

Tune in and join the conversation! 🦁

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Our April Book of the Month spotlight is Radical
Candor: a guide to giving honest, direct feedback while
still showing you care. Learn how to communicate
effectively, lead with clarity, and build stronger teams.

Let us know what you think if you’ve read it ⬇️

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Happy Graduate Student Appreciation Week 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating Aseel Mohammed Ibrahim and Alina Stetsuk, whose impact at the ILC goes far beyond the day-to-day.

🧡 Thank you for the being true leaders in everything you do. We appreciate you!

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🚀 Curious about careers in tech, innovation, and leadership?

Join us for the Silicon Valley Leadership Summit, an annual conference connecting Illinois students with alumni leaders working in top tech and innovation spaces.

⚠️ Registration open Now – April 3 on OneIllinois

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🌷 April workshops bring skills that bloom in May

Our April weekly workshop calendar is here, with sessions designed to help you build practical leadership skills.

Find some sessions that speak to you and register through the link in our bio! 🦁

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🎙️ New Episode of Made to Lead is out now!

In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Emily Knox to explore the role of leaders in shaping access to information and navigating complex ethical challenges.

🎧 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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⏰Location Update

Join us for our Strengths-Based Leadership Hybrid Leadership Lab, this lab is designed to help you better understand what you bring to the table and how to lead with confidence and intention.

Register through the link in our bio to secure your spot! 🦁

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On February 28, students joined us for our Networking and Personal Brand Development Leadership Lab, where they had the opportunity to learn directly from Illinois alumni coaches committed to investing in the next generation of leaders. 🦁

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Strong teams don’t just happen, they’re developed!

Our Hybrid Leadership Lab: Leadership in Team Development explores how groups grow, change, and overcome challenges as they work toward shared goals.

Register through the link in our bio (linktree) to secure your spot! 🦁

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Strong teams don’t just happen, they’re developed!

Our Hybrid Leadership Lab: Leadership in Team Development explores how groups grow, change, and overcome challenges as they work toward shared goals.

Register through the link in our bio (linktree) to secure your spot! 🦁

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Great leadership starts with understanding others.

Join us for Leading with Empathy and Compassion. Through conversation and reflection, you’ll explore how empathy can shape the way you communicate, make decisions, and lead with intention.

Register through our bio (linktree)🦁

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Integrity is a foundation of effective leadership.

Our Asynchronous Leadership Lab: 'Leading with Integrity' explores how leaders can navigate scenarios grounded in ethical decision-making and accountability.

🦁 Registration is open Now – March 27th!

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Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for growth if it’s done well.

Join us to learn how to create spaces where feedback is constructive, healthy, and impactful.

✅ Registration required - link in bio (linktree)

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📣 Graduate Hourly Applications are open!

Join the Illinois Leadership Center team as a Graduate Hourly and play a key role in supporting our programs and student staff.

Learn more and apply through the link in our bio! 🦁

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🧡 On this Orange & Blue Day of Giving, we hope you’ll join us in investing in leadership education for students. Your support fuels two of our most impactful programs: leadership labs and workshops. 💙

Support Leadership Education training for students: https://t.co/TiZ9cwkgBo

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🚀 Curious about careers in tech, innovation, and leadership?

Join us for the Silicon Valley Leadership Summit, an annual conference connecting Illinois students with alumni leaders working in top tech and innovation spaces.

⚠️ Registration open Now – April 3 on OneIllinois

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How can leaders create environments where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and grow?

If you’re interested in building stronger teams and creating spaces where ideas and voices are valued, this is a must-read. 📚

Check it out today at the Cavenaugh Library at the ILC