The Truist Center for Leadership hosted this year’s annual Emerging Leaders Certification in the Brad D. Smith School of Business on October 17th and 18th , with over 20 students in attendance. This program is known for its success in leadership development serving as a cornerstone in equipping students with invaluable insights and skills for their future endeavors. This collaboration with the Truist Leadership Institute located in Greensboro, NC consists of a two- day immersive experience to guide students through the realms of leadership and personal development.
We were privileged to have Mr. Glen Midkiff, Chief of Staff for Academic Affairs and Dr. Ben Eng, our current Interim Dean of Business kick off our program. Their deep insights and extensive experience in understanding individual leadership styles and applying them as tools for future careers made a lasting impression on our participants. Their expertise laid the foundation for highly engaging sessions, resulting in an enlightening program.
The Truist Center employed multiple strategies to promote the event effectively. They presented an ELC PowerPoint at the Provost Advisory Meeting to highlight the program’s benefits.
Additionally, Dr.Monisha Gupta and Isabel Horter visited multiple classrooms to promote the certification program directly with students. Advertisements were displayed on screens throughout the business building, and flyers were posted across campus to increase visibility. Furthermore, mass emails were sent to reach a wider audience, ensuring that all students had access to information about the event and its offers.
Dr. Monisha Gupta, Director of the Truist Center for Leadership, played a crucial role as the program trainer and was trained in 2020 and is currently serving as the program representative at Marshall. The Truist Leadership Institute demonstrates commendable philanthropic commitment by offering the ELC program at no cost to students. This program focuses on analyzing personality traits to develop effective leadership and communication strategies. Before training, participants complete selected assessments, including StrengthsFinder, VIA, and Leadership Communications Strategy Finder. The results are thoroughly discussed to identify both active and dormant leadership styles. The program’s primary goal is to empower participants to recognize their strengths and learn how to leverage these qualities for effective leadership. Upon completing the two-day course, students receive a certificate from the Truist Leadership Institute.
Aligning with our goals, the Emerging Leaders Certification program empowers students to be imaginative, driven, collaborative and effective leaders who make a positive difference.
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The Truist Emerging Leaders Certification enhances self-awareness for effective Leadership. Participants Gain practical tools to address leadership challenges, grounded in the Truist Leadership model. They are taught to define their leadership purpose, connecting beliefs, behaviors, and results. After the packet for the course is completed, participants receive a summary outlining their strengths, communication preferences, and blind spots.
Program Outcomes
- Understand the link between motivations, behaviors, and results.
- Identify and articulate leadership communication preferences in stressful vs. non-stressful situations.
- Enhance relationships through practiced communication skills.
- Develop a leadership purpose.
- Create a personal action plan.
- Receive an electronic certificate for LinkedIn and resumes upon completion.
For more information about certification course contact Isabel Horter at horter@marshall.edu.
