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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

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Olivia Rinesmith

The AgOne Program through Ohio State’s Leadership Center has inspired and encouraged every member of the cohort to grow. 

Stacy Irwin

Stacy Irwin

When I was applying to the Fourth Cohort of the AgOne Program the main thought in my mind was using this opportunity to grow in my role as a Leader. From looking at my true self, to building my own personal legacy and learning to be a stronger leader, I found the topics inspiring and thought provoking. 

AgOne - Jenna Gregorich

Quotes of the Day

no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

- Eleanor Roosevelt -

Perhaps the only person who likes change, is a wet baby.

- Unknown -

Leadership has never been more relevant and more complex, because we have evolved in our understanding of leadership to a point where we consider it as an individual, group, and organizational,level phenomenon.

- Bruce J. Avolio -

Remember to live.

- Goethe -

Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear but around in awareness.

- James Thurber -

         

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Testimonials

The Ohio Department of Transportation has taken advantage of the OSU 21st Century Leadership Series over the past two years to develop its leaders and improve their leadership skills. Participation in various offerings...

Dave Coyle, ODOT

Life is busy.  The Leadership Moments are a refreshing breath of air.  The articles are brief, insightful and give us new ideas and suggestions of looking to strengthen our leadership skills.  Thank you...

Karen Dickrell

Beth did a great job with facilitating and presenting, the audience was very engaged. 

Workshop Participant

Just wanted to thank you again for your leadership messages!  I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate them.  I distribute them to all of our new college hires in our technology leadership...

Leadership Moments Subscriber

I attended Beth Flynn’s Strength-Finder workshop about two year ago but continue to use the skills Beth taught in the class.  It is my desire to take another one of her classes, as I found the information and...

Janice M. Whitmire, Admin. Asst., OSU