how to be a better student leader
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How to be a Better Student Leader
Jason Shen
Stanford Class of 2008Executive Director - Gumball Capital
a pecha kucha presentation
Great leaders rally people to a better future
Managers plan and coordinate work to produce results
What GreatStudent Leaders Do
1. Proactive & Passionate
2. Focus on Priorities
3. Listen & Learn
4. Delegate Responsibility
5. Set the Example
6. Develop Leaders
7. Enjoy the Process
Proactive & Passionate
‣ Leaders are energetic‣ Leaders really care‣ Leaders are action-oriented
Focus on Priorities
‣ Limited time + energy ‣ Focus on what is important!‣ Set & work towards big goals
Listen & Learn
‣ Empathic listening‣ Peers + past leaders‣ Students in the group
Delegate Responsibility
‣ Burn out is bad‣ People have different talents‣ Getting buy-in is critical
Set the Example
‣ Leader shapes organization‣ Your words & actions matter!‣ Model the way
Develop Leaders
‣ Stretch assignments‣ Mentoring‣ Focus on strengths
Enjoy the Process
‣ Learn to laugh at mistakes‣ Colleagues = Friends‣ Lighten up and have fun!
ThanksJason Shen
jashen@stanford.edu
jasonshen.com
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