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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

“ Creative minds always have been known to survive and kind of bad training. ”

- Anna Freud -

“ The key to successful today is influence, not authority. ”

- Kenneth Blanchard -

“ The accumulation of trust is a measure of the legitimacy of leadership. ”

- Warren Bennie and Rut Watts -

“ The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. ”

- Andre Maurois -

“ Learning is not compulsory...either is survial. ”

- W. Edwards Deming -

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“ I have been on the mailing list for the leadership moments series for years.  It’s amazing how often the topic that is addressed is just the right information I needed that day.  I always find something... ”

Eva Bradshaw, Director, Fisher College of Business

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“ I wanted to let you know how much the Leadership Moments have helped me in my role. I am an HR Generalist at a small company in Southern Ohio. I forward some of the Leadership Moments to our managers, and we have signed... ”

Tiffany Etling, HR Generalist

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“ Appreciated Jeff's relaxed, confident, personal, authentic style of presenting and working with a group. ”

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“ I was a bit apprehensive at first as I was afraid the strength finders would point out my weaknesses.  But in fact the training helps me understand my natural inclination of how I interact with others because of my... ”

Vicki Schwartz

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

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Our Blog

OSU LEADERSHIP CENTER TO OFFER SOCIAL MEDIA GIVEAWAY

By: Beth Flynn, Tuesday, November 05th, 2019

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Leadership Center is offering a social media giveaway on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for a select three-hour or online leadership workshop.

Located in the Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership Department, the Ohio State Leadership Center works to provide leadership training to individuals, companies, and organizations that can be used to further grow the organization. The majority of workshops are held in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

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).