Student Leadership Development
Learn about how to get involved with the Warren Bennis Leadership Institute and its various interdisciplinary programs.
The 2023-24 WBLI student team, ambassadors and fellows.
How do I get involved?
- Breakfast with Bennis
- Attend the annual Warren Bennis Leadership Experience (WBLE)
- Apply to join the WBLE team as a member or chair
- Apply to join the ambassador program
- Attend a workshop (specifically the Leader Identity Workshop)
- Apply to join the Warren Bennis Leadership Experience team as a chair or VP
- Apply to become a Student Fellow
- Apply to join the ambassador program
- Work with Institute staff to create a Capstone Project
- Attend additional workshops
- Breakfast with Bennis
- Attend the annual Warren Bennis Leadership Experience
- Look at our GetInvolvedUC page and attend any upcoming events or workshops
- Schedule a tour of 1819 with our staff
- Apply to join the Warren Bennis Leadership Experience team and/or the ambassador program
- Take the Bennis Accelerator course (MGMT/ORGL 3009)
- Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our staff
- Register for one of our Bennis Scholar programs
- Request a workshop for your organization or student leaders here
- Look into trainings offered by our partners at the Center for Student Involvement
- The Warren Bennis Leadership Experience team accepts applications at the beginning of the Fall semester
- The Bennis Ambassador program accepts applications at the beginning of fall semester, with possible additions during fall semester
- Apply to become a Student Fellow during spring semester
- Previous experience with the Institute strongly preferred
- Only for third years and above
- Submit a Workshop Request form
- We always love to partner with new groups and organizations across campus, please email us with inquiries at warrenbennislead@ucmail.uc.edu.
Workshop Schedule
| Date/Time | Location | Title | Description | Registration |
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| January 26, 3-4:30 p.m. | Steger Student Life Center 739 | "Active Followership" | Facilitated by the Leadership Institute Team, this workshop helps you discover how effective leadership begins with strong followership. This workshop redefines what it means to be a follower and explores how engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking help organizations thrive. | Register here |
| February 9, 3-4:30 p.m. | Steger Student Life Center 739 | "Conquering Imposter Syndrome" | To start off Leadership Week, facilitated by the Leadership Institute Team, this workshop has students explore the roots of imposter syndrome, reflect on personal experiences, and learn practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and lead with confidence. | Register here |
| February 10, 12:30-2 p.m. | TBD | "ABCD Workshop" | Cohosted with the Portman Center and the Leadership Institute. More details to come! | Coming Soon |
| February 11, 2-3 p.m. | Cultural Center Main Room | "Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Growth" | Continuing with Leadership Week, the Leadership Institute is partnering with Student Affairs to facilitate this workshop. More details to come! | Coming soon |
| February 12, time TBD. | Clifton Court Hall, Room TBD | "Leader Identity" | To culminate Leadership Week, join the A&S Tribunal and the Leadership Institute to discover what shapes your leadership and how to lead with confidence. | Coming soon |
| March 12, 4-5:30 p.m. | Steger Student Life Center 739 | "Visioning" | Join the Leadership Institute team to learn the importance of visioning as a leader. You will learn how to create a personal vision and set leadership goals to achieve your vision.
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Coming Soon |
| April 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | TBD | "Polarization, Paradox, and Civil Discourse" | Facilitated by the Portman Center and the Leadership Institute, in collaboration with Dean Marianne Lewis, this workshop explores paradox, tension, and strategies for navigating these complexities as a leader. More details to come! | Coming soon |
Contact Us
Warren Bennis Leadership Institute
Steger Student Life Center
Suite 743 A/B
2801 UC MainStreet
Cincinnati, OH 45221
warrenbennislead@ucmail.uc.edu