Hosted as a collaboration between The Center for Leadership, the CALM Center, and The Center for Student Involvement. 

Event Description: 
Learn to recognize the cognitive error that accounts for 80% of counterproductive leadership behaviors and how to correct it. 

What do you do when negative emotions arise? Do you harness their vitality and mine their wisdom? Or do you reframe and breathe through them - hoping they go away?

If you believe that emotions aren’t just here to be tamed but can be catalysts for moving you and your organization forward, you're in the right place.

Perhaps you’ve been told to manage your stress and reactivity by taking some deep breaths and reframing your stories and interpretations. While this “mindful” approach to dealing with negative emotions promotes a sense of calm, it doesn’t move the needle on things like motivation, creativity, or innovation. On the contrary, these emotional regulation techniques leave us feeling flat or emotionless – the opposite of the intuitive, passionate, visionary leadership we have come to admire in others.

In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll:
1. Learn a ground-breaking new theory of what your feelings are actually asking of you.
2. Explore the profound implications of harnessing emotions to lead yourself and others.
3. Leave with a simple practice you can use to raise your EQ to become a more effective leader.
You’ve read the literature explaining how emotional intelligence (EQ) is the biggest driver of leadership effectiveness but the techniques haven’t delivered the results you were seeking. In this masterclass, you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to embrace ALL of your emotions and live with passion. After all, emotions are what a sense of purpose and meaning are made of. And who doesn’t want to experience that?

Speaker Bio:
Charles M. Jones is a thought leader in the field of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The author of “Emotional Intelligence for Stress-free Leadership” and a chapter of Fielding University's “Innovations in Leadership Coaching,” Charles is the originator of the Effectiveness Theory of Emotion and the creator of Emotional Response-Ability®, a game-changing approach to harnessing emotions to increase your EQ and upgrade your leadership effectiveness.

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Koelbel 352 |  Friday, October 25  |  10:00 - 11:00 AM

Join us for an engaging event hosted by the Center for Leadership featuring David Adelman on October 25th at 10 AM. Adelman is a Philadelphia-based entrepreneur and active private investor. He is the CEO of Philadelphia-based Campus Apartments, a nationwide provider of on-and-off campus student housing; co-founder and vice chairman of FS Investments, a leading alternative asset manager; and founder of Darco Capital, his family office investment vehicle. Adelman will present on "No Stress Leadership," sharing practical strategies for leading with confidence and ease, drawing on his extensive experience in business and sports ownership. Discover how to navigate leadership challenges and gain insights from one of today’s top business leaders.

Registration is mandatory. Students should be prepared to ask questions. Business casual attire is required.

Register here!

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THURSDAY 11.7.2024 | 3:30pm to 6:30pm 
CASE Chancellor's Hall | 1725 Euclid, Boulder

The goal of the event is to illustrate the wide variety of roles in funding innovation via the private markets and alternative investment vehicles. Panelists will represent various investment strategies in the private markets and alternatives. We will also have a panelist speak from the investor space, such as a pension fund portfolio manager or strategist. 

PANELISTS
Welcome: Vijay Khatri, Rustandy Endowed Dean of Leeds
Private Capital Market Overview: Jeremy Held, Bow River
Capital Moderator: Kevin Allen, Access Mode ALTs Investor: 
IPO Mechanics: Career in Private Markets: Steve Novakovic, CAIA Assn.
Networking Host: Marc Patterson, Endeavor 

Questions? Sheila.Duffy@Colorado.edu

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Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 9:00 AM in the Discovering Learning Center for an inspiring leadership Q&A with Sarah Gillis. Breakfast will be provided!

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• Senior Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX
• Youngest Person to Participate in a Spacewalk on the Polaris Dawn Mission
• CU Alumni!

This is your chance to connect directly with a trailblazer in space exploration! Sarah will be here to share her journey, insights on leadership in high-stakes environments, and what it takes to push the boundaries of human achievement. Bring your questions!

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Join us on October 8th for The Politics of Leadership, co-hosted by the President’s Leadership Class and the Center for Leadership. This event will explore the Politics of Leadership, allowing you to dive into key policies on this November’s ballot and hear directly from university and state leaders. It’s a great opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions about the 2024 election, ask questions, and connect with fellow CU students passionate about leadership. Plus, there will be food! Poster attached to email!

📅: October 8

📍: HUMN 250

🕓: 4:00 PM

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Chancellor Justin Schwartz will join Stefanie Johnson, the director of CU Boulder’s Center for Leadership, in conversation on Tuesday, Sept. 24, where the campus community will have an opportunity to hear from the chancellor about his priorities during his first academic year at CU.

All are invited to attend the event in the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the University Memorial Center. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the short program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Following the conversation, the chancellor will host a free buffet breakfast, where he will connect informally with attendees.

A livestream of the event will also be available for those unable to attend in person. Stay tuned for a livestream link.

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August 23, 2023 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Kittredge Central Multipurpose Room

Walk-ins are welcome, no registration required.

Discover how CU Boulder can help you develop your leadership skills! Esteemed campus leadership practitioners will share insights on the significance of leadership education and provide helpful advice on navigating transitions and transformations during college. Following the panel discussion, you can explore the many leadership programs offered on campus and indulge in some delectable desserts in the adjoining room. Students will have chance to win a CU Boulder Bookstore gift card!

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Join leadership practitioners from across the state for a day of connection and learning as we discuss how to address the challenges and opportunities facing our communities and institutions. Programming will include a networking lunch, afternoon breakout sessions, a keynote from a leadership futurist, and an evening reception.

The program is intended for leadership practitioners who serve as program staff at leadership organizations that work on college campuses, in communities, or represent civic leadership entities.

Convening leadership practitioners from across the state will result in greater collaboration and connection across Colorado’s leadership ecosystem. Program details for this unique professional development opportunity, including breakout session topics, to come by June 15. Check this website after June 15 for those details.  

Date & Location:

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 11:30am-6:00pm
��������, University Memorial Center, 1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80309

Parking is available in lot 205 (Euclid Parking Garage). To purchase parking, visit the webpage, choose "Other Events", then "Leadership Colorado Needs". Enter vehicle information and proceed to check out.

*Note: For those who are interested, the International Leadership Association will be hosting the Future Forward Leadership Summit at CU Boulder on August 15. If you are interested, please visit for more information.

Registration is now closed.

Early Bird Registration is $65 through July 11; beginning July 12, registration will increase to $75

*If you are interested in participating but the price of admission is a barrier to attend, please contact Jessica.Follett@Colorado.edu to discuss scholarship support opportunities.

Registration will close on July 28

The program is being coordinated by the Boettcher Foundation in collaboration with the
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The Future Forward Leadership Summit, presented by the International Leadership Association in partnership with the Center for Leadership, and thanks to the generous support of MetLife and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, is a dynamic gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from around the globe examining what leadership will look like 25 years in the future.

Following the summit, participants will be invited to contribute to a number of journal special issues, attend follow-up sessions at the ILA Global Conference in November, and serve as podcast guests to amplify the work done at the summit. 

Leadership has never been more important than it is today. This conference is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the conversation about the future of leadership and leader development with the top minds is leadership from across the global.

–  Conference Chair, Stefanie K. Johnson

Key Focal Points

Exploring the Major Gaps in Leadership

Participants will delve into the existing gaps within leadership today, seeking to understand the areas where leadership falls short and the emerging challenges that will require innovative solutions in the years ahead.

Visioning the Future Knowledge Needs

Through collaborative discussions, participants will outline the knowledge requirements essential for leaders to navigate the complex and dynamic environments anticipated in the coming decades.

Shaping the Future of Leadership Research

Participants will forecast the trajectory of leadership research, identifying the domains that demand further exploration and the methodologies necessary to understand, dissect, and address the evolving nature of leadership.

This pioneering summit is expected to be a beacon of insight — fostering dialogue, and encouraging collaborative efforts among leaders and experts, ultimately reshaping the narrative and practice of leadership on a global scale.

In the words of ILA CEO Cynthia Cherry, “We stand at the cusp of a transformative era in leadership. ILA’s commitment to uniting the brightest minds and practitioners is integral to effectively steering the course for leadership excellence and innovation for the years to come.”

When: 14 – 15 August 2024
Where: Boulder, Colorado, USA
Registration: $199

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