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At XCEL we have an abundance of great books dealing with leadership. One of those books on the shelves in our office is Tuesdays with Morrie. Tuesdays with Morrie is a great motivational non-fiction novel by Mitch Albom, which tells the story of Morrie Schwartz and his relationship with his students. This sociology teacher, on his death bed, is able to provide life lessons to the main

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***Post written by Danielle Knudsen*** There are tons of famous people who have changed the world and left long-lasting imprints on those they inspire, many of which provide great inspiration in my life. Yet, as I reflect on my motivation and empowerment, I realize that I am consistently inspired by those who hold a lasting place in heart. My grandmother’s strength, courage and commitment

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I recently did a project for my leadership class titled "Putting Leadership into Focus". In the instillation, I presented strong images close up and then further away, to signify how important it is so keep the "bigger picture" in mind. Here's one...what do you think this could possibly be??

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Fibromyalgia (new lat., fibro-, fibrous tissues, Gk. myo-, muscle, Gk. algos-, pain, meaning muscle and connective tissue pain; also referred to as FM or FMS) is a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain, a heightened and painful response to pressure. Why am I defining this really weird word, Fibromyalgia? This condition is one of the many reasons why I chose who inspires

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One person who really inspires me is Maya Angelou. Her collection of work and life story is one to be cherished and remembered for generations to come. You can learn more about here here: www.mayaangelou.com I'll leave you with one of my favorite pieces of hers, "Still I Rise" You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like

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This is an article written by one of our previous XCEL consultants Kate Gromatsky, that I thought would be great to share! Enjoy :) Among the important things that occur during your freshman year, making new and potentially lifelong friends is usually high on the list for most new students. It is understandable that most of you (as new students) put a lot of time and effort into seeking out

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Do you know what motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? Do you just stay in bed, or do you get up to better yourself? Maybe help others? Or maybe you get up for the opportunity to earn money. As a leader it is crucial to have a goal set in your mind, a purpose for the task at hand. This purpose drives your group to accomplish what needs to be done. How can you be process oriented,

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Everyday changes are happening within people whether it is for the better or for the worse. Changes have the power to truly make a significant difference in someone’s beliefs, actions, or mindset. Personally, one specific event helped me to truly appreciate the importance of family, especially during hardships.  Throughout middle school and high school, I moved several times due to financial

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In XCEL this week we are reading the article below, it is a little lengthy but a very interesting read. Read it over and ask yourself, what do you think about this article? Do you agree with the author? White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack Peggy McIntosh"I was taught to see racism only in individual acts of meanness, not in invisible systems conferring dominance on my group" Through

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Here is another reflection on change and leadership by one of our XCEL Consultants Danielle, telling how she discovered her goal in life, which can help motivate and inspire you! During my senior year of high school I had mapped out my plan for my education at Binghamton University. During high school I felt pressured to have a career goal in mind before beginning college. Like most freshman,

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Recently in XCEL we used this awesome quiz to make us aware of the affect we have on our environment on the Global Footprint Network website. How does this website work? It lets you know your ecological footprint, such as how many worlds it would take to sustain your way of living if everyone lived like you. It may seem extreme, but it has to do with the fact that the United States is a

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As a team we decided to each do a personal reflection on a major change that has happened in our life. Here is Erica Romero's reflection on how becoming a Vegetarian has changed her life: Let’s make one thing clear—I’ve never loved a big, juicy steak. My mother always had an issue come dinnertime, when my father would request a prime rib and I would stare off, barely touching my food. Once I

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One of the articles we wrote last semester was about how to get involved, I feel this can be linked to this semester's idea of change since it helps you change yourself. Getting involved on campus will help you grow and develop as a person by the many different experiences you can encounter, a well as helping the organization change with your fresh perspective. Here is information about

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The new topic for our future posts this spring will revolve around the idea of change. What is your definition of change? Check out the comments to see the different view points on change! Photo:(c) Ian Britton - FreeFoto.com

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Let's Keep Things Ethical Ethics is an incredibly important concept that is emphasized across the world. This issue focuses on the application of ethics in leadership. At the XCEL center, the main leadership model we focus on is the "Relational Leadership Model." There are Five main components, one of which is "ethics." play a significantly important role in developing leadership. Throughout

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It's time to get involved For our first issue this semester, we opted to focus on campus involvement. Our previous issues had a more "out of Binghamton" focus (i.e. world leadership and pop culture). We felt that it would be a good idea to get information out there on how the incoming students (and no so new students) could get their foot in the water. I know that during my freshman year I had a

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Welcome to the Leadership Lately Blog! What is Leadership Lately? Leadership Lately is a relatively new Binghamton University publication that began publishing in Fall 2008. Since then we have released 3 issues, and are planning on issuing several more! The writers and editors of Leadership Lately are the students on the Publications team at the XCEL center at Binghamton University. The XCEL

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