The Student Leadership Challenge Reminder Card

A double-sided 4” x 6” card for individual student use that outlines and helps remind leaders of The Five Practices and Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership.

Side A:The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Includes icons for: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, Encourage the Heart.

Side B: The Ten Commitments of Leadership

Model the Way

Clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values
Set the example by aligning actions with shared values

Inspire a Shared Vision

Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities
Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations

Challenge the Process

Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and looking outward for innovative ways to improve
Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience

Enable Others to Act

Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships
Strengthen others by increasing self determination and developing competence

Encourage the Heart

Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence
Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community

What they are saying...

"[The Student Leadership Challenge] (book) is a gift to university educators who teach leadership courses or develop trainings. workshops, and retreats."

– Laura Osteen
Florida State University

What they are saying...

"This is a great opportunity for any person looking to develop a program that involves The Student Leadership Challenge."

– Miguel Trevino
Texas A&M International University

What they are saying...

"Employers are looking for students who have content knowledge and practical experience working in teams and leading others. The Student Leadership Challenge is an excellent example of the behaviors needed to accomplish extraordinary tasks that can get you noticed by a potential employer."

– Kevin Bailey, vice president for student affairs
University of West Florida

What they are saying...

"Within the academy, we are constantly seeking additional tools to assist us in teaching the valuable lesson of leadership development for students. The Student Leadership Challenge is an excellent resource to assist in the important goal of helping students to become better leaders and, ultimately, stellar citizens in the communities of the world.
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– Victor K Wilson, vice president for student affairs
The University of Geogia

What they are saying...

"In our public service leadership programs and courses we will be able to easily use the many relevant and engaging activities and reflection exercises provided in this workbook. It will enable our students to better engage with and benefit from The Student Leadership Challenge, and will also help foster their personal leadership development journeys."

– Jon McConnell, associate director,
Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University

What they are saying...

"Every young person dreams of doing something extraordinary. The Student Leadership Challenge provides everything this generation needs to turn a dream into reality."

– Brian C. Warren Jr., executive director
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

What they are saying...

"A fantastic resource for leadership educators looking to further develop students’ understanding of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in a tangible, hands-on way! It offers engaging activities that are sure to make an impact on your student leaders. This activity book is a great supplement to The Student Leadership Challenge, bringing the original concepts off the page and into the real world.
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– Kimberly Piatt, coordinator of leadership development
The College at Brockport.

What they are saying...

"The Facilitation and Activity Guide would have helped me not only to develop a better leadership program but to be a better leader myself. For those administering The Five Practices, this guide ‘Models the way’ and will be one of your best coaches."

– Sam Eriksmoen, former director, Emerging Leaders Program
University of North Dakota