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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

“ Work expands to fill the time available for its completion ”

- C. Northcote Parkinson -

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

- Ellen Elliot -

“ The size of a leader is determined by the depth of his convictions, the height of his ambitions, the breadth of his vision, and the reach of his love. ”

- D. N. Jackson -

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

- James Thurber -

“ Do not go where the path may lead you. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ”

- Muriel Strode -

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“ 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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“ I would like to continue receiving leadership moments as there are many helpful reminders and in some cases, new concepts within them that I can share with my leadership peers.  We incorporate what we find useful.... ”

Renee Kimbell, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

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“ Beth is a welcoming facilitator who listens well so that she can help each participant gain new skills while strengthening those that are positive.  With advance notice, she can tailor her presentation to assist... ”

Vicki Schwartz

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“ I have been through similar sessions...and Jeff (Dr. King) was head and shoulders above any instructor I have had in the past.  Kudos! ”

Workshop Participant

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“ Beth Flynn’s Leadership Moments provide very helpful leadership insights.  They are short, so I read them even when I am busy, and they reference a quality leadership resource so I can delve further into the... ”

Cathie Leimbach, Agon Leadership

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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