Leadership Skills Clinics

Turn better listening into better results. Learn a simple, effective approach to listening that helps you understand others clearly, gather the right information, and reduce miscommunication, in teams and in everyday life. You’ll practice these skills in realistic situations, reflect on what changes when you truly listen, and explore how active listening can strengthen your leadership style and help you build meaningful connections.

Why it matters: Strong listening helps you connect, collaborate, and lead with confidence. It’s one of the most powerful networking tools. People remember and value those who truly hear them. Whether you’re meeting someone new at a career fair, building relationships with mentors or peers, listening creates trust and opens doors.

You’ll leave with: Strategies to communicate with purpose, strengthen relationships, and create smoother collaboration in any environment.

Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 | 8–9:55 a.m.

Learn to say what matters, so people can actually use it. This course helps you give feedback that feels clear, supportive, and effective – not awkward. You’ll learn a straightforward framework to share feedback that builds trust and motivates growth, whether you’re recognizing what is working or tackling what is not.

Why it matters: Feedback is how we learn fast and build trust. Knowing how to give it well helps you build stronger relationships and sets you apart in every environment, from a project team to your first job.

You’ll leave with: Techniques to make giving feedback easier, language that encourages progress, and confidence to help you and your peers grow.

Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22 | 2:30–4:25 p.m.

Effective Followership—or Leading without Title—will redefine how you think about leadership—and your role in it. Great teams depend on people who know how to take initiative, offer support and move projects forward whether or not they have a title. In this course you’ll explore what effective followership looks like in practice and experiment with ways to lead through action and collaboration.

Why it matters: Real leadership isn’t about a title, it’s defined by impact. When you know how to lead from any role, every team you join gets stronger.

You’ll leave with: Habits that make you a reliable, respected team member and strategies to influence outcomes from any position.

Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22 | 8–9:55 a.m.

Own your own time, don’t let it own you. Learn practical ways to set priorities and stay balanced when everything feels urgent. Between sessions, you’ll test out new strategies in real life and reflect on what works best for you.

Why it matters: Time isn’t usually a problem; focus is. Developing the ability to manage your attention and energy will make you more effective, composed, and ready to lead under pressure.

You’ll leave with: A system that helps you focus, make better decisions, and manage your workload without burning out.

Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23 | 8–9:55 a.m.

Know when, and how, to speak up. Learn to raise ethical concerns and express dissent in ways that are thoughtful, values-driven, and effective. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, you’ll practice recognizing ethical dilemmas, framing your message clearly, and choosing the right path forward.

Why it matters: Leadership often means asking the hard questions. Knowing how to challenge ideas with integrity builds trust, credibility, and courage – strengthening your impact wherever you go.

You’ll leave with: Tools to voice your perspective with confidence, strategies for navigating disagreement, and a stronger sense of how to act with integrity when it matters most.

Fridays, April 10, 17, 24 | 10:10–12:05 p.m.

These clinics are fast-paced, skills-based experiences. Missing just one class is like missing half a semester in a typical course. To earn credit, you must attend every session.

Sure, we know you have a million things on your plate. You’re probably already thinking about dinner, the next assignment, or wondering, “Why did I sign up for this again?”

Here’s the thing: If you’re serious about getting the most out of these clinics, you’ll need to show up — not just physically, but mentally.

It’s tempting to sit back and coast, but trust us: Active participation if your best bet. You’ll not only learn faster, but you’ll also make the whole experience a lot more engaging. And just so you know, we’re not fans of being the “sage on the stage” either, so your involvement keeps the class dynamic.

We’re all for tech — who isn’t? But while we might ask you to use your devices for quick pre-class activities (think surveys or interactive prep), we ask that you leave them aside during the clinic itself. Focus and presence matter here.

Attending class is just the beginning. To truly master these skills, you’ll need to put in the work outside the classroom. Think of it like a challenge — one that’s far more rewarding than your usual TikTok scroll. We promise, the effort you put in will pay off.

A “clinic” is an intensive, hands-on, skills-based workshop designed to provide you with practical leadership tools and experiences. Unlike traditional lectures, a clinic is typically short (two or three classes) and focused on developing specific competencies that are essential for effective leadership. The format emphasizes active participation, real-world applications, and personal growth.

These clinics are fast-paced, skills-based experiences—missing just one class is like missing half a semester in a typical course. To earn credit, you must attend every session.  If you are not able to make it to all of the classes (and you have been contributing up to that point) you will receive an Incomplete on your transcript and will need to retake the class at a future offering to remove the Incomplete.

At this time, we do not offer Leadership Skills Clinics during the wintermester or summer breaks.