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DCSI-LCE Week 11: Knowing Your Why

John, a Professional Staff Member in our office whom I have gotten the chance to not only work with but also befriend over the

Leadership: What I Learned During the DC Summer Institute on Leadership, Part 1

Leadership, (a) an influencing process—and its resultant outcomes—that occurs between a leader and followers and (b) how this influencing process is explained by the

DCSI-LCE Week 7: Back After a 4-week Hiatus…did you miss me?

Hey everyone, Sorry I’ve been MIA for the last 4 weeks: it would be a huge understatement to say I have been busy with

Free Food for the Interns!

May 14 On Wednesday, May 14, Joshua Marcuse spoke to the National Security Institute on innovation, development, and leadership within the Department of Defense. 

FBI Tour!

May 13 On Tuesday, we had the privilege of exploring the FBI Education Center. Many students were in awe of the advice that many of the

My Core Leadership Principles

Let me preface by saying this is part of an assignment for a leadership theory course I’m taking over the summer.  However, I still

What is Your Qadr?

Back in college, one of the most influential moments I recall was when Professor Tamara Sonn explained the concept of qadr in relation to

DCSI-LCE Week 1: I Can’t Tell Where the Journey Will End, But I Know Where to Start

This past Wednesday, Professor Stelljes asked all of us within the Leadership and Community Engagement Institute (LCE) of William & Mary’s D.C Summer Institute (DCSI) to

Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, Do What You Can

Arthur Ashe, one of the first African-American tennis players, spoke these words –”Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, Do What You Can”