Leadership Workshops聽are available for all Elon students to advance their leadership knowledge and skills. These 1-hour experiences help you understand yourself as a leader, how to work effectively with others, and how to create change.聽

These leadership experiences have been intentionally designed to provide you with an opportunity to connect with fellow students, explore concepts of leadership, reflect on your leadership capacity, and identify goals and future opportunities.

NOTE: If you are a faculty/staff member or student leader looking to request a custom workshop, visit the Request a Leadership Workshop page!

 

Fall 2026 Workshops

Join us for a Leadership workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm聽during the Fall 2026 semester. Below are the upcoming dates and topics.聽RSVP via the (must be logged in to PhoenixConnect).

Tuesday –聽Sept. 1

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Discover Your Leadership Style

Explore your leadership style using the True Colors assessment and learn how understanding yourself and others can help you lead more effectively. Reflect on your strengths, preferences, and how you can use them to make a positive impact in your organizations and communities.

Thursday –聽Sept. 3

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Lead with Emotional Intelligence

Explore the core elements of emotional intelligence and gain practical strategies to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and communication in your leadership journey.

Tuesday –聽Sept. 8

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Communicate to Connect

Great leaders build trust through intentional communication. Learn strategies for communicating clearly, adapting your message to different audiences, and strengthening relationships through authentic conversations.

Thursday –聽Sept. 10

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Listen Like a Leader

Building strong relationships starts with truly hearing others. Learn active listening techniques that improve communication, deepen understanding, and strengthen collaboration.

Tuesday –聽Sept. 15

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Better Together: Teamwork That Works

Discover what makes teams successful by exploring group development, collaboration, and shared responsibility. Learn practical strategies for contributing to high-performing teams.

Thursday –聽Sept. 17

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Every Member Matters

Inclusive leaders create environments where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Explore practical strategies for fostering belonging within student organizations, teams, and campus communities.

Tuesday –聽Sept. 22

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Let’s Talk: Conversations That Build Community

Learn how “deliberative dialogue” helps groups navigate differences, build understanding, and make stronger decisions together. Practice communication techniques that encourage respectful conversations across diverse perspectives.

Thursday –聽Sept. 24

  • LaRose 200

4:15 – 5:15 pm

The Big 8: Understanding Me

Explore your own social identities and consider how your lived experiences shape your perspectives, leadership, and interactions with others.

Tuesday –聽Sept. 29

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

The Big 8: Understanding Others

Build on your understanding of identity by exploring the experiences of others. Learn strategies for demonstrating empathy, cultural humility, and allyship in leadership.

Thursday – Oct. 1

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Turning Conflict Into Collaboration

Conflict is a natural part of leadership. Learn strategies to address disagreements constructively and transform conflict into opportunities for stronger relationships and better outcomes.

Tuesday –聽Oct. 6

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Make Better Decisions

Strong leaders make thoughtful decisions that reflect their values and goals. Explore practical decision-making models and strategies for analyzing options and making effective choices.

Thursday – Oct. 8

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Lead Beyond 久久热

Leadership extends beyond campus and into our communities.聽 In this workshop, you’ll hear from a local community partner who will share more about their organization and issues impacting our local community.聽 There will also be a discussion on essential skills for growing as a student leader and an opportunity for knowledge-building around key social issues impacting our local, regional, and global communities.

Tuesday –聽Oct. 13

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Leadership In Action: Becoming an Active Bystander

Learn practical bystander intervention strategies that empower you to respond when you witness situations that may cause harm. Explore how leadership includes taking action to support others and build safer, more inclusive communities.

Tuesday – Oct. 20

  • LaRose 200

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Ethical Leadership: Make the Right Call

Ethical leaders navigate difficult decisions with integrity. Explore ethical decision-making models and practice applying values-based leadership to real-world scenarios.

Thursday –聽Oct. 22

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Plan with Purpose

Successful leaders turn ideas into action through intentional planning, delegation, and accountability. Learn practical tools for setting goals, assigning responsibilities, and keeping projects moving forward.

Tuesday – Oct. 27

LaRose 200

4:15 – 5:15 pm

From Members to Meaning: Building Engaged Teams

Recruiting members is only the beginning. Learn strategies for creating meaningful experiences that foster belonging, increase engagement, and encourage long-term involvement.

Thursday –聽Oct. 29

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Building Meaningful Mentoring Relationships

Effective mentoring is built on trust, active listening, and intentional support. Explore strategies for building strong mentoring relationships that foster growth and development for both mentors and mentees.

Tuesday – Nov. 3

Moseley 215

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Own Your Seat at the Table

Everyone experiences self-doubt from time to time. Explore imposter syndrome, identify common patterns of self-doubt, and learn practical strategies for building confidence and embracing your leadership potential.

Thursday –聽Oct. 29

  • LaRose 200

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Be the Difference: Leading for the Common Good

Leadership is about creating positive change for the common good. Explore how your values, leadership strengths, and actions can contribute to stronger organizations, healthier communities, and a more just society.

Request a Workshop

Looking for a workshop for your student organization, class, or student staff team?

The Center for Leadership offers over 25 different Leadership Workshops for student organizations, student employment teams, and classes.聽 We can also create new ones based on your groups needs. Contact Olivia Brown (obrown10@elon.edu) to schedule one of these leadership workshops.聽 Most topics can be offered in a 60 or 90 minute interactive format.

Here are a few of our most requested topics:

  • Elon Leader
  • Leading with Strengths
  • Leading for Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leading Your Peers