Tag: Leadership Tip of the Day

By All Means… Have Fun!

Leaders are often seen as assertive, to the point, charismatic and in some cases strictly by the book.  While all of this is […]

The Power of Conflict

Conflict.  When you read that word, what do you think of?  A problem?  An issue? A disagreement?  Does it carry a negative connotation?  […]

Your Life, Your Legacy

One of the things that I tell the students is “A Legacy is not something you leave when you die.  A legacy should […]

Comfort Zone? Where?

Many of the sessions that the students are attending are very focused on their chosen career field.  Some are focused on leadership qualities.  […]

Let’s Talk Commitment

When we hear the word “Commitment” we sometimes immediately think of how it pertains to relationships.  But what about Commitment when it comes […]

It Is Not About You

In a world where leadership has been boiled down to a “Title”, we have come to discover that people are more interested in […]

The Importance of Self-Awareness

Here at NSLC, we are excited to provide the students with an opportunity to explore their future careers.  Whether it be through simulations, […]

The Power of Giving 110%

Oftentimes, we hear that we should give 200% instead of 100%!  While I believe that is going in the right direction, I also […]

Replace the Golden Rule with the Platinum Rule

The Golden Rule states, “Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You.” Sounds noble, right? The drawback to this rule […]

Greetings from A’ric Jackson

A’ric Jackson is a Leadership Facilitator for this year’s NSLC at Rice University in Houston, Texas. His daily leadership tips will appear on […]