James Songster Emerging Leader Training

Some good advice and a great life lesson from one of our most celebrated actors

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Imagine stepping into a session where you’re not just sitting and listening—you’re actively involved. With James Songster Emerging Leader Training, you’ll dive into engaging activities and discovery learning moments that help you build your confidence and grow as a leader. The best part? You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can use right away on campus, so you’re ready to make a real difference in your community from day one.

James Songster Emerging Leader Training offers workshops focused on promoting self-awareness, developing stronger teams, and leveraging creative problem-solving skills. Each discussion driven workshop is focused on providing new/rising student and campus leaders with effective tools that will help you adapt, identify your skillset, and expand your strengths.



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That was a very fast dash to make my connection. But on my way. Next stop; Special Olympics Leader Academy II in Grand Rapids, Michigan 🎉

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On our way to work with Special Olympics Connecticut. Sue and I will deliver four key learning sessions ideal for leadership staff training -
Customer Service
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Creative Problem Solving & Brainstorming

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Choices

This past week I was hiking in Michigan when I came to a branching of the trail. It was a moment that called for a choice.
As I looked at the two options I noted that the trail going to the left appeared bright and sunny and looked to have had more use. The trail that went to the right was shadowed and dark. The path seemed a bit less used. Simply on appearance my first thought was that clearly following the left hand trail was the direction taken more often. The choice looked easy.

I then looked at the trail marker.
Going to the left was designated as the Advanced Trail. Going to the right was designated as an Easy Trail.
Now which was the better choice? To determine that I had to know what my objective was. Journey or destination.

Looking at the choice of trails before me I knew that either choice would ultimately get me to my goal (the car). I knew that the left trail was longer, required more effort, more time, but offered additional rewards by way of a scenic overlook. The trail on the right was easier, far less strenuous, and would get me back to the car much quicker.

Which is the better choice?

I am a person who is more focused on the journey, less on reaching a specific destination. I will choose the experience, no matter how taxing, over the convenience of reaching the goal with the least amount of effort. Advanced Trail is my choice. Normally.

But not on this hike. This time that was not the best choice.

This time I needed to honor my commitments to others and get back to the cottage. On this hike I could not choose to prioritize the experience of the journey over choosing the quickest path. A very small part of me may regret that I didn’t get to walk that path, but I don’t regret the choice.
Our choices are not good or bad if taken out of context. Bad choices are those that do not lead us where we want to go. Good choices are the ones that have been made knowing what the objective is.