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Welcome to the OSU Leadership Center Website

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.

Quotes of the Day

“ Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character. ”

- Albert Einstein -

“ You manage things; you lead people. ”

- Grace Murray Hopper -

“ I haven't failed, I've found 10,000 ways that don't work. ”

- Thomas Edison -

“ Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ”

- Ronald Reagan -

“ Snowflackes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together. ”

- Vista M. Kelly -

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

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“ I’ve had the pleasure of co-facilitating numerous Strength workshops with Beth. She is a passionate facilitator who has a knack of bringing material to life through her enthusiasm, energy and knowledge, while... ”

Lisa McCurdy, Education & Employement Manager

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“ The StrengthsFinder Workshop was one of the best workshops I have ever attended.  And that view was shared by the other participants who gave us a lot of positive feedback.  One of the keys to the... ”

Patricia Wherry, Human Res. Mgr.

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“ Leadership Minutes are used monthly with staff training in Orleans Parish.  I have also incorporated it into various leader training with local community groups.  Thanks for making them available! ”

Beth Gambel, Orleans Parish 4-H Coordinator

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“ You have NO idea how much I appreciate these Leadership moments.  Today's was particularly timely. ”

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Our Blog

Engage for Impact

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

CEOs who Engage for Impact:

High Performers

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
  • “High performers are more successful than their peers, yet they are less stressed.
  • High performers love challenges and are more confident they will achieve their goals despite adversity.
  • High performers are healthier than their peers.
  • High performers are happy.
  • High performers are admired.
  • High performers get better grades and reach high positions of success.
  • High performers work passionately regardless of traditional rewards.
  • High performers are assertive (for the right reasons).

The Ten Most Important Traits of High Performance Teams

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, June 04th, 2019