By Sarah Schreiter As a new assistant coach for a local volleyball club, I've been thinking a lot about leadership. I believe that coaching sports is one of the most challenging yet rewarding leadership experiences one can have. Despite past leadership experience, I've never coached before and I can't help but feel a little anxious. I want to be the best and most effective … [Read more...] about Defining My Leadership Style
Success in the Workplace
What to Do if You’re the New Face in Town
Remember back in high school when the “new kid” came to town and their arrival seemed to have everybody talking? People wanted to know their story—where they came from, what they’re doing, who they are, etc. It seems that even now, when you start a new job, volunteer experience or internship, it’s pretty safe to say you’ll get a few looks and hear some of that same old “new … [Read more...] about What to Do if You’re the New Face in Town
Don’t Act Like an Intern
To All the Interns Out There… Congratulations! You’ve finally landed that internship you’ve been wanting for months. All the interviews are over and you can now rest easy because you’ve officially sealed your spot with the company… right? But as your first day approaches, you may find your anxiety continuing to build as you ask yourself questions about how you’re supposed to … [Read more...] about Don’t Act Like an Intern
Don’t Run from Conflict
Conflict is inevitable. There doesn’t seem to be any aspect of life that is completely immune from conflict—we can experience conflict in our personal life and relationships, in an academic setting, and especially in a work setting. In fact the workplace often tends to be a hotbed of inevitable, unavoidable and undeniable conflict. Conflict can occur amongst employees, between … [Read more...] about Don’t Run from Conflict
The Art of Saying a Professional Goodbye
Another school year has come to a close, and with this comes many goodbyes—we say goodbye to our classes, professors, roommates, friends, and we close the door on a few fond memories. For some of us, these goodbyes are not permanent—we have just a few short months before returning to campus in the fall. For others, this may be one of the last times we ever set foot on the UP … [Read more...] about The Art of Saying a Professional Goodbye