How to be a Better Student Leader

Jason Shen

Stanford Class of 2008Executive Director - Gumball Capital

a pecha kucha presentation

Great leaders rally people to a better future

Managers plan and coordinate work to produce results

What GreatStudent Leaders Do

1. Proactive & Passionate

2. Focus on Priorities

3. Listen & Learn

4. Delegate Responsibility

5. Set the Example

6. Develop Leaders

7. Enjoy the Process

Proactive & Passionate

‣ Leaders are energetic‣ Leaders really care‣ Leaders are action-oriented

Focus on Priorities

‣ Limited time + energy ‣ Focus on what is important!‣ Set & work towards big goals

Listen & Learn

‣ Empathic listening‣ Peers + past leaders‣ Students in the group

Delegate Responsibility

‣ Burn out is bad‣ People have different talents‣ Getting buy-in is critical

Set the Example

‣ Leader shapes organization‣ Your words & actions matter!‣ Model the way

Develop Leaders

‣ Stretch assignments‣ Mentoring‣ Focus on strengths

Enjoy the Process

‣ Learn to laugh at mistakes‣ Colleagues = Friends‣ Lighten up and have fun!

ThanksJason Shen

jashen@stanford.edu

jasonshen.com