THRIVE with Dr. Lee Hildebrand
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders with Jenny Benjamin
What does it really mean to be a leader? In this episode of THRIVE, Jennifer Benjamin, MBA, Associate Director of the Fotsch Innovation and Engineering Leadership Development Center at Marquette University, joins Dr. Hildebrand to explore how young people can intentionally develop the skills, mindset and character needed to become effective leaders. They discuss Marquette’s Excellence in Leadership (E-Lead) program and its focus on leading oneself, leading with others and leading innovation. Jennifer shares insights into the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, collaboration, values, resilience and learning from failure, while explaining how real-world experiences and reflection can transform leadership potential into leadership capacity. They also explore the unique strengths and challenges facing today’s young adults, the role parents and mentors can play, and practical steps anyone can take to begin developing leadership skills. Ultimately, this conversation offers an encouraging message: leadership is not simply a title or a personality trait. It is a set of skills and behaviors that can be developed through intentional practice, experience, and a commitment to serving others. To reach Dr. Hildebrand, go to lakeshorepsychologyservices.com
