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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

“ Integrity needs no rules ”

- Albert Cam -

“ Imagination is the eye of the soul. ”

- Joseph Joubert -

“ To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ”

- Joseph Chelton Pearce -

“ Winners never quit and quitters never win. ”

- Vince Lombardi -

“ Leaders don't forece people to follow they invite them on a journey. ”

- Chalres S. Lauer -

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“ 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

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“ I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate receiving the leadership moments.  MANY times in the past year when I have been faced with a difficult decision, tough task or just needed a work of inspiration I... ”

Leadership Moment Subscriber

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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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“ I read Leadership Moments regularly and I often bring up postings at our Marketing Meetings in the Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.  One particular posting talked of the Eight Commandments of... ”

Rebecca Bias, Assistant Director, CLLC

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“ Beth Flynn came out to the Newark campus to do a Civility workshop. It was very helpful and because of that I learned about Leadership Moments and signed up for them. I usually find something useful in each segment.... ”

Terri Jackson, OSU Chemistry Lab Supervisor

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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