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  • RLF Recap: "The Art of Telling People What They Don't Want to Hear"

    February 22, 2021

    The third session of the term was hosted by Professor Charles Wheelan, the Rockefeller Center’s own Professor of Public Policy and member of the Dartmouth Class of 1988. The focus of the session was on the importance of language in leadership and understanding how to leverage the power of words to achieve success that benefits all. Professor Wheelan has a wealth of relevant experience to this topic, as he has devoted much of his career to communicating difficult ideas in accessible ways and working to connect people on opposite sides of controversial issues.

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  • RLF Reflection: The Art of Saying No

    February 22, 2021

    Caterina Hyneman presented on the art of saying no. Some key highlights from her presentation include a framework on how to say no in the most selfless way possible, the difference between work-life balance and work-life integration, and a call for us to think about what we want in a job or career moving forward. The framework requires us ultimately to be persuasive and portray the issue in a way that meets the organization’s interests. The goal of these actions is to get the boss to understand your priorities in a positive way.

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  • RLF Reflection: Re-centering Leadership Theories in Feminist Contexts

    February 19, 2021

    On February 18, Elizabeth “Leeza” Poselski gave a presentation on recentering leadership theories in feminist contexts. Leeza discusses how we must recognize gender as an organizing principle of society and that we can only intervene effectively in manifestations of racism, sexism, and homophobia by building solidarity. Furthermore, Leeza reveals how we must leverage our unique personalities to redefine what liberated workplaces look like. Finally, she explains how feminist goals arise from personal experience and collective consultation.

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  • RLF Reflection: Cultivating Motivation in Leadership Roles

    February 19, 2021

    On February 18th, Dustin Jones gave a presentation on cultivating motivation in individual and leadership roles. According to Dustin, there are two types of motivation systems: extrinsic and intrinsic. In the traditional extrinsic motivation system, also known as a “carrot stick” reward system, we’re given a “carrot”-like positive reward when we complete a task and a “stick”-like negative consequence when we perform poorly on a task.

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  • RLF Reflection: Grit

    February 18, 2021

    On February 4, Oumy Kane gave a presentation on grit. According to Oumy, ‘grit’ is the key to being a great leader. According to Oumy, grit is defined as sustained perseverance and passion for long-term goals despite setbacks, obstacles and challenges. She discussed her personal experiences in which she encountered the need for grit. Oumy mentioned her high school experiences with sports and how grit was essential to facilitating team culture.

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