Defining A "Leader"

Leader: (noun) 1. A person who leads or commands a group, organization or community.

                                   2. A person followed by others.

This is how a leader is defined by the Dictionary; however there are many other ways to be a good leader.  I believe that being a good leader incorporates many different aspects of your own character.

v  A good leader is secure in their abilities and feels confident in their decision making. 

v  A good leader is someone who does not look to others to make their decisions; they can make their own and feel confident with the decision, but is also not afraid to admit when they are wrong. 

v  A great leader can be anyone of us but we need to tools to take what we know and use it to help others. 

A leader can be a good friend or someone who helps others and gives back to the community.  Being a leader is something everyone can do.  This year’s Leadership Conference promises to help us find our “leadership voice”.  We will have the opportunity to learn the tools that we need to make our voice heard and impact those around you.  We hope you will take away all the tools you need to become a leader or become a stronger leader in your community.  We are lucky to be put in the position that we are in because it gives us the opportunity to influence those around us and hopefully impact our peers for the better.  

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader”.

John Quincy Adams

I can't wait to see you all at the 7th Annual Manhattanville Leadership Conference. 

-Elizabeth Terlizzi, Manhattanville College Leadership Conference Committee (since 2009) and Senior RA