{"id":7565,"date":"2016-12-14T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=7565"},"modified":"2018-08-28T12:43:30","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T16:43:30","slug":"guiding-leaders-uniting-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2016\/12\/14\/guiding-leaders-uniting-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"Guiding Leaders and Uniting Firms and Chapters [National Conference Recap]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Session:<\/b> Chapter Development Session: Drake University, \u201cNot the Boss of You: A Guide to Leading Leaders\u201d and Ohio University, \u201cTwo Halves of a Whole: Uniting Firms and Chapters\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Presenter: <\/b>Drake University and Ohio University<\/span><\/p>\n

Recap:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Scripps PRSSA presenting at the PRSSA 2016 National Conference. Photo courtesy of Scripps PRSSA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drake University spoke about their own Chapter struggles and what it takes to be a good leader. They walked through the three steps of leadership and how to address each. Drake University also talked about the roles of presidents versus everyone else in the Chapter. They shared life lessons about how leaders need to learn to let go in order to be successful. <\/span><\/p>\n

During their presentation, Drake shared that \u201cIf your Chapter is really as good as you think it is, it will be perfectly fine without you.\u201d Was a key quote used to emphasize the power of leadership and teaching others. They shared their links, encouraging everyone to actively follow <\/span>@DrakePRSSA<\/span><\/a> and join the conversation using #LEADPRSSA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ohio University\u2019s executive board took turns speaking about how two halves make a whole when it comes to Chapters and Student-run Firms. They shared testimonials relating to all of the struggles that come with being in an organization such as PRSSA. They also discussed the process of establishing a firm. They encouraged audience members to email them at <\/span>Scripps.PRSSA@gmail.com<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>OUImpressions@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n

Drake University<\/span><\/p>\n