Ohio University Emerging Leaders Email Format
Higher EducationOhio, United States11-50 Employees
Welcome to Emerging Leaders — a community where students maximize their leadership potential by learning how to INVEST in themselves, INSPIRE others, and IMPACT the world. Emerging Leaders is a one-year, accelerated leadership development program designed for motivated Ohio University juniors and seniors who aspire to grow as values-driven leaders. Our program focuses on strengthening intrapersonal awareness and professional skill sets while mentoring members to recognize, develop, and apply their unique leadership potential. Our Mission We develop leaders who earn leadership by creating value, inspiring others to follow, and doing business with integrity. (Walter Leadership Center) Our Purpose We believe leadership is built through experience. By fostering collaboration and exposing students to real-world challenges, Emerging Leaders prepares members to navigate complexity and lead with confidence. Our leaders embody the qualities of impactful role models in today’s business world — entrepreneurial, adaptable, resilient, and capable of taking disciplined risks. Above all, they lead with ethics, respect for diversity and inclusion, and an awareness of the impact they have on others. Our Vision To enhance our world by cultivating lifelong leaders who create positive impact within their organizations and the communities they serve. Our Values Authenticity — Leading with alignment between our values, beliefs, and actions in everything we do. Integrity — Demonstrating moral courage, ethical strength, and trustworthiness while honoring commitments. Respect — Valuing diverse perspectives, respecting others and ourselves, and earning trust through our actions. Humility — Leading with confidence while remaining open, grounded, and aware of our limitations. Impact — Maximizing our personal and collective potential to create meaningful, lasting change.