WRPA 2018 Fall Leadership Summit

"The Best Mistake I Ever Made: How Failing Forward Changed My Lens On Leadership"

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 9 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Speakers: Rachelle Strawther, M.A. | Gonzaga University

Description: In this lively, interactive talk, attendees will be exposed to experiences and leadership lessons learned during Rachelle’s eight years in Kenya, with a focus on her time spent running a sports-for-development organization. Sharing stories and insights around the power of patience, humility, and emotional intelligence, Rachelle will share how learning from mistakes, or failing forward, has made her a stronger leader. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify several key characteristics of effective leadership.
  • Understand the role of failure and learning in leadership development.
  • Apply leadership concepts to their current role, with emphasis on their development opportunities.

 

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