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DESCRIPTION:Lead with empathy\, clarity\, and confidence—especially when 
 leading peers. This Professional Edge training equips aspiring leaders in 
 student-run organizations and future workplaces with the skills and framew
 orks to lead authentically\, navigate real leadership pressure\, and stay 
 grounded in their values.\n\nDuring this interactive\, two-session trainin
 g\, you'll move beyond leadership theory and practice what it actually loo
 ks like to listen well\, make decisions others can trust\, delegate effect
 ively\, and build relationships with stakeholders who shape your organizat
 ion's success.\n\nLeadership gets complicated fast when you're leading fri
 ends\, managing disagreement\, and trying to keep people motivated. This t
 raining is ideal for students who are stepping into leadership in student 
 organizations\, navigating the shift from peer to leader\, or preparing to
  enter the workforce with stronger communication\, decision-making\, and r
 elationship-building skills.\n\nYou'll strengthen your ability to:\n\nClar
 ify your leadership values and translate them into consistent actionUse em
 pathy and active listening to build trust and collaborationNavigate dissen
 t and tough conversations while maintaining respect and psychological safe
 tyMake inclusive decisions and communicate them in a way others can unders
 tandDelegate with clarity\; assigning ownership and following up effective
 lyBuild and maintain stakeholder relationships that support your organizat
 ion's goalsThis 8-hour training is built around reflection\, discussion\, 
 and realistic scenarios\, so you can practice leadership behaviors in the 
 same situations you're likely to face in organizations\, teams\, and early
  career roles.\n \n\nSchedule\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (i
 n-person)Friday\, May 8\, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)\n Earn a Micro
 credential\n\nParticipants who attend both days of this program and fulfil
 l all requirements are eligible to earn a digital microcredential. This po
 rtable\, verifiable credential can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn\, 
 showcasing your expertise to potential employers and offering tangible pro
 of of in-demand competencies.\n \n\nAbout the Instructor\n\nPatrick Schule
 r is a marketing and management professional with thirteen years of experi
 ence building brands and leading high-performing teams at Allbirds\, Capit
 al One\, and Michaels. He advises early-stage startups\, coaches founders 
 and emerging leaders\, and consults for established brands navigating grow
 th and change.\n\nSchuler is a graduate of the University of Virginia and 
 is currently pursuing a master's degree in organizational leadership at Bo
 ston College. He draws on industry experience to translate real-world lead
 ership challenges into structured\, reflective learning. He helps students
  clarify their leadership identity and lead with greater intention\, equip
 ping them with practical frameworks grounded in authenticity\, empathy\, a
 nd purpose-driven decision-making.
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SUMMARY:Professional Edge: Discovering Your Leadership Identity Training
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/professional-edge-discover
 ing-your-leadership-identity-training
CATEGORIES:Career
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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