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The Work of Making an Impact

Leadership is not about your title or how long you have been in an organization. It is about the impact that you make on the people around you and the spaces you occupy. This is Chris’ signature keynote that shares his personal story and lessons he’s learned along the way. Walk away with the knowledge needed to focus on what matters most, do good work, and control your narrative. All the tools you need to make Leadership a Verb!

Learning objectives:

  • Understand why its important to control your story/narrative and get practical strategies to do so.
  • Learn the value of small wins, consistency, and working through setbacks.
  • Discover how doing “the work” and “finding your verb” leads you to be impactful and effective.

Learning objectives:

  • Scholars inspired to be impactful in ways that are meaningful to the student, not just focused on building a resume
  • Scholars that understand the value of making an impact in their communities
  • Organizations focused on creating brave spaces of acceptance, collaboration, and results driven projects
  • Groups focused on impact, compassion, and diversity instead of popularity and divisiveness.

PROGRAM FORMAT

30 - 90 min keynote or workshop.

This program is perfect for:

Leadership Conferences and Retreats; Leadership Development Programs; Student Assemblies, Graduation and Commencement Ceremonies

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Stay in H.A.R.M.’s Way:

The Keys to Powerful, Effective, and Balanced Leadership

As a former student leader Chris understands one of the major hurdles student leaders face is balancing all of the duties and expectations that come along with their roles. His solution is the H.A.R.M. Leadership Model which empowers students with practical and immediately applicable tools to be more Powerful, Effective, and Balanced student leaders.

In this interactive workshop, Chris shares The H.A.R.M. Leadership Model to help students achieve the following learning objectives:

  • Evaluate and list the personal stressors/limitations they encounter in their leadership roles and develop action plans to deal with them in a way that exceeds expectations.
  • Learn to model the proper execution of tasks and duties and be personally accountable.
  • Learn to create a culture of excellence by organizing balanced groups to complete tasks and achieve their organization’s objectives.
  • Identify their leadership abilities and increases their influence and effectiveness as a leader in their organizations.
  • Move their reach beyond “each one reach one” to each one reach 100.

Your student leaders will make a more powerful impact on Campus!

The H.A.R.M. leadership model makes your student leaders more effective because they emerge knowing how to implement and lead a culture of accountability. They will be more balanced as students and leaders, because they will identify the areas where their talents will be most helpful instead of spreading themselves too thin. They will enhance their critical thinking skills; develop self-esteem, and confidence; and come to understand the role of ethics and integrity as leaders.

Advisors of students that Stay in H.A.R.M.’s Way will see:

  • More focused programming from their orgs, specifically, programming that designed to integrate the organization’s mission and vision statements
  • Better relationships with the community of student leaders by intentional inclusion and recognition of their values and issues in organization activities
  • Increased member retention and the sustaining of momentum from one year to another because students will construct comprehensive methods for transferring information from one leadership team to another

PROGRAM FORMAT

60 min keynote or workshop. (The Code and H.A.R.M. can be combined for an executive leadership track for conferences and retreats)

This program is perfect for:

Leadership Conferences and Retreats; Leadership Development Programs; Resident Assistant Training

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THE CODE:

10 Things EVERY College Student Needs to Know

Because success in college can largely depend on how students handle changes and transitions, The Code provides the key to mastering those challenges. Whether it’s a freshman new to campus, a transfer from a Community College or 2 yr. institution, or a senior on the way out, The Code prepares students to navigate periods of transition and quickly adapt to change. Developed from a blend of Chris’ own student leadership successes and failures combined with research from student leaders, Student Affairs professionals, and professors, The Code has students ready to tackle whatever challenges the campus throws at them.

Students walk away from The Code with:

  • A workable plan to network with students, faculty, and the community in a way that helps them, their organization, and the campus navigate change as it arises.
  • The clear knowledge of how setting W.O.W. Goals will help them manage change and transition and a step by step plan on how to implement their W.O.W. goals.
  • The tools to examine their organization’s goals to create a vision that everyone in the organization wants to see become a reality as they each move through their college years

Advisors of students that follow The Code will see:

  • More marketable students able to demonstrate the soft skills to set them apart in a competitive job market – including critical thinking skills, ethics, integrity, leadership skills, the ability to work with others and effective communications.
  • Students that know how to manage their college experience to produce personal and academic success.
  • Students with keen sense of self-identity, self-esteem, and confidence that are motivated to manage their personal affairs, maximize their academic performance and get involved on campus.

PROGRAM FORMAT

45 – 60 min keynote or workshop (The Code and H.A.R.M. can be combined for an executive leadership track for conferences and retreats)

The Soundtrack is a perfect program for:

Retention-oriented Programs; Admissions and Transfer Programs; Leadership Conferences and Retreats; Emerging Leaders Training; Orientation and First Year Experience Programs

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Every student that steps foot on the campus is a leader, The Code gives each student the tools they need to make a successful transition into college life.

THE SOUNDTRACK:

Life after the Letters

This award-winning, interactive diversity program has students examining the role and influence of music in their lives. Hip Hop music and culture are the most commonly used tools in multimedia outlets. The Soundtrack will have your students singing, dancing, all while discovering the power of diversity.The Soundtrack emphasizes the use of critical thinking skills and engages students in a conversation that examines the cultural and social effects of multimedia on diversity. Through a Hip Hop lens, we cover things such as race, gender issues, relationships (both platonic and romantic) and leadership. Students will leave this experience understanding the power and beauty of diversity.

The Soundtrack helps students develop their own filter and is an experience that leaves students with the following learning outcomes:

  • How to identify and recognize the influence of media in the development of their social and cultural ideals.
  • How to interpret the socio-economic impact of stereotypes in race, sexuality, relationships, and leadership.
  • How to recognize and critique the images and messages they see in multimedia.
  • How to analyze their world view in an effort to move from tolerance to acceptance of both “visible” and “invisible” diversity factors.

Advisors of students that know “The Soundtrack” will see:

  • Students that are able to define, explore and value diversity.
  • A strengthened campus culture that prevents discrimination and promotes inclusiveness.
  • Students that recognize, assess, examine, and minimize their own unintentional biases.

PROGRAM FORMAT

60-90 min workshop, 45-60 min keynote; half day diversity workshop

The Soundtrack is a perfect program for:

Leadership Conferences, Multicultural Conferences and Diversity Programs; Resident Assistant Training and All – Hall Residence Life Programs; Orientation and First Year Experience Programs; Campus Activity Board Programming

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Using today’s music as a springboard students will gain an understanding and appreciation of human differences and grow in their cultural competency and social responsibility. These are life skills no student should be without.

THE NEW NORMAL

Life after the Letters

The brotherhood, the sisterhood, the bond! Greek Letter Organizations (GLO’s) do an excellent job of teaching their history and traditions. Also, most of the brothers and sisters do a great job of representing the values and ideals of their fraternity or sorority. However, members still need to be better prepared for life after the letters, so they can effectively adjust to their new normal. Once students put those letters on their chest they are no longer a “normal” student. Their actions are in the spotlight now and it is critical that Greeks understand how to manage that additional attention. The New Normal gives Greeks all the tools they need to maximize their Greek life experience.

Redefine what it means to be Greek on you campus and learn how to:

  • Realize the influence & impact you have on your campus and your community
  • Stop doing a lot of stuff on campus and START doing things FOR the campus
  • How to tweak your intake process to better prepare members for the social realities of Greek Life

Advisors of Greeks that live the New Normal will see:

  • A decrease in Greek Lettered Organizations on academic probation and Greek members with post-initiation academic struggles
  • Greek activities that benefit the campus and local community
  • Members that understand how to manage the increased access and expectations that come with Greek Life

PROGRAM FORMAT

60-90 min workshop, 45-60 min keynote

This program is perfect for:

All Greek Life activities

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Wait Til I Get My Money Right:

A Parents Guide to Paying for College

One of the number one reasons scholars don’t start or don’t finish post-secondary education is MONEY!! Paying for school can either be one of the most stressful things you face after high school or it can be the most stressful thing you face with a plan😂! Let’s dive in to the many ways to alleviate the financial burden of education by learning how to plan for the inevitable.

Learning objectives:

  • Learn what you and scholar can do during middle and high school to reduce the cost of higher education 
  • Uncover tips and strategies to find “hidden” money while your student is on campus
  • Resources to find scholarships, FAFSA details, and college planning checklist

PROGRAM FORMAT

30 - 90 min workshop.

This program is perfect for: Parent Engagement Events, Virtual Workshops, FAFSA Events, Financial Aid Events, College Planning or College Readiness Events

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