Marlena Benner

Miami University 2020 |
Mechanical Engineering |
Kappa Kappa Gamma |
Lockheed Martin Leadership Institute Cohort VII

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Thank you @RenateJCrawford for your kind words to the students of the @MUEngLdrInst ! We seniors greatly appreciate all the support from you and @PresGreg . #LoveandHonor

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

@PresGreg @MUEngLdrInst @miamiuniversity @LeaderLouise From the pandemic isolation, I realized how important the little things are: a basic routine, connecting with friends and especially the ability to travel, regardless of distance. It proves change is possible, even necessary, and can be for the betterment of society #CHANGEminded

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Finishing senior year totally online is definitely not how I imagined my final semester of college. In this time of unexpected change, it is imperative for all of us to remember to stay positive, stay open minded, and most importantly, stay healthy! @MUEngLdrInst #CHANGEminded

[JenniferGarveyBerger @jgberger]

I'm so excited that our piece on #Mindtraps and #adultdevelopment came out today! Hoping this will help us all be a little better at #leadingincomplexity and also a little kinder to ourselves and one another. https://t.co/RJf4zqDGsZ via @McKQuarterly

[Taylor Owens @OwensTaylorS]

After reading about mindtraps recently, I’ve realized that I am a huge culprit of automatically trying to form details into a simple story. Everyone loves a good story, but you need to be able to recognize when you are trapping yourself in one. #CHANGEminded @MUEngLdrInst

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

@EuniceNsaam @MUEngLdrInst @LeaderLouise I think embracing change is a constant personal evolution to maintain an open mind about new ideas, concepts or practices. Simply being on this journey exposes you to various things you never thought possible or existed, and I think this revelation increases creativity in anyone.

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

@AbbyRayMU22 @MUEngLdrInst @LeaderLouise Great question Abby! I think people tend to gravitate towards what's comfortable to them, which manifests itself in people and practices that are similar or known. This closed mindset makes it difficult to enact change across numerous social issues. @MUEngLdrInst #Changedminded

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Lots of fun meeting the freshmen interested in the @MUEngLdrInst !!

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

@PresGreg @miamiuniversity @MUEngLdrInst @LeaderLouise The @MUEngLdrInst has reinforced time and time again that successful leadership is defined by an open mindset: to ideas, people, and most importantly, change. #LEADigital

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

@UpTopCulture lol

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Thanks @wilcoxjeff for coming to speak to the @MUEngLdrInst last Friday! My favorite part of the speech was the in depth discussion on Humor, Wonder, Purpose and Gratitude, where these four pillars make a successful and efficient leader. #LEADigital

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

@PresGreg @MUEngLdrInst @miamiuniversity @Forbes @LeaderLouise My favorite quote is "To lead people, walk behind them" from Lao Tzu because no one finds success completely on their own. People are the greatest resources we have and in using diverse talents we can truly achieve amazing things. #LEADigital

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Thank you @PresGreg for supporting the mission of the @MUEngLdrInst of #DigitalTransformation . Digital transformation is changing the way industry is today and current Miami students need to be prepared for what that digital future looks like .#LEADigital

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Digital or Death by @DomMazzone is a great read to learn more about what you can do to better prepare yourself for the new digital era. He explains what companies must do to #LEADigital and conquer the competition in industry! @MUEngLdrInst
https://t.co/7U9XXdrAnZ

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

With the new digital era, what will the upcoming workforce look like? We can prepare to be top competitors for jobs by understanding what this change means to industry. Reading articles or attending info sessions are great ways to get informed! @MUEngLdrInst #LEADigital

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

So right, Ross! Having the right mindset is the key to success now and in the digital future. What are some things you plan to do to change your mindset to adapt to the new digital era? #LEADigital @MUEngLdrInst

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Having a growth mindset means being open to change and embracing new opportunities. Growth mindsets are important to mental maturation in both personal and professional settings. #LEADigital @MUEngLdrInst

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Adapting to changes in industry will be key to being successful in the new digital era. What are some ways we can obtain an open mind to these new emerging ideas? #LEADigital @MUEngLdrInst

[Rachel Kevdzija @rachelkevdzija]

Having a growth mindset means adapting to change and always staying open minded to new ideas. This mindset will be pertinent to stay successful in the digital era. @MUEngLdrInst #LEADigital

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Equaling the gender gap in STEM fields is an important initiative we need to expose to young children everywhere. @MUEngLdrInst what are some ways we can encourage females to pursue engineering? #LEADigital

[NASA @NASA]

As we celebrate #IntroduceAGirltoEngineeringDay, we aim to encourage the future female workforce to consider a career path in engineering and be part of the next generation of explorers. Follow our Instagram story today to hear more https://t.co/5V55bJ2e5D

[Marlena Benner @marlenabenner]

Loved this book when I read it too, Andrew! I’m curious, in what ways can college students like us combine digital capabilities with leadership capabilities?

[Andrew Dudt @AndrewADudt]

The book "Leading Digital" discusses how we can lead more effectively and efficiently through combining Digital Capabilities and Leadership Capabilities to become Digital Masters. A phenomenal read that I'd recommend to anyone! @MUEngLdrInst #LEADigital