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Welcome to the OSU Leadership Center 


The OSU Leadership Center is led by a group of professionals dedicated to providing leadership-centered education and research to individuals, organizations and communities. We provide high-quality, practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities. 

Created in 1990, the center is located on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University and is a part of the Departments of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership and OSU Extension. Our mission is to provide research-based resources and high-quality practical programs to build and strengthen leadership capacities that make a positive difference in the lives of Ohio's citizens.


     This year, we are celebrating 32 years of hands-on workshops and strength-based training activities to both organizations and individuals.

     “Our workshops are accessible, affordable and applicable. Our participants leave with new ideas and tools that they can apply immediately,” said Beth Flynn. 

    Instructor Tom Stewart said, “I think these workshops are important because it helps people transform their lives. Nothing is more important than being able to really improve someone’s life and in many cases the Leadership Center does just that!”

     Communication and conflict management, strength-based training, leadership development, and team building are just some of the courses offered by the center. 

     Stewart added, “I think the future is unlimited for the Ohio State Leadership Center. I actually think we are just scratching the surface right now. There is great potential for this program to expand.”

To find additional information about the Ohio State Leadership Center, visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow our social media accounts. 


2020-2021 Annual Report

Quotes of the Day

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives forever.

- John F. Kennedy -

It is never too late to be what you could have been.

- George Eliot -

Sometimes the best way to heighten creativity is to stay out of the light.

- Alexander Kroll -

Leadership is taking responsibility for your actions and working with other people in achieving goals.

- Ellen Elliot -

If everyone is moving forward together, then success will take care of itself.

- Henry Ford -

         

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Testimonials

I have been getting rave reviews about the Managing Multiple Generations workshop you facilitated today.  Great job!

Workshop Particiapnt

Thank you for the wonderful work you do and the words of inspiration you share with all of us.

Leadership Moments Subscriber

I provide a biweekly electronic The Health at Work 4 All! newsletter, a collection of information from various sources that is intended to provide readers with information around workplace health and wellness...

Sandy Richardson, Middlesex London Health Unit

Beth Flynn’s workshop on Strengths Finder that I attended was well structured and interactive with other participants.  I was ready to learn more after the session and even asked what’s next.

Frank Gibson, Program Manager

I consider Leadership Moments as an ongoing “slice” of my professional development.  Not only have they been of benefit to me, but I have taken the occasional opportunity to share with my staff and with...

Rose Wilson-Hill

         

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