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What Does Leadership Mean to F&M Students?
We asked Franklin & Marshall students: What defines leadership? The breadth of answers demonstrates the College鈥檚 endless opportunities to learn and lead.
For Rouse Scholar Tatyana Ulman 鈥�27, it鈥檚 about amplifying all voices. For public service intern Ethan Grabowski 鈥�26, it鈥檚 making a difference in local government. For peer health educator McConn Honor 鈥�26, it鈥檚 supporting mental health on campus.
Below, hear from students who found their footing as a leader within a club, community or mentorship role.
鈥淟istening to others and making sure their voices are heard, even if they鈥檙e not the loudest.鈥�
鈥淟eadership is wanting to improve, grow and cultivate something beyond just what's going on in the present.鈥� - Sara Paul 鈥�26
鈥淟eadership is not individual. It's about finding your community and making a difference within that space.鈥� - Ryan Bond 鈥�26
鈥淚 don't think there is one right way to lead鈥� It comes from what you learn.鈥� - Jonathan Ludwig 鈥�26
鈥淢aking meaningful contributions to the community.鈥�
鈥淏eing compassionate with the group that you're with and listening to the needs of others.鈥� - Megan Corry 鈥�28
鈥淭aking initiative even before you're asked.鈥� - Sonali Purohit 鈥�27
鈥淭aking responsibility and offering guidance in a process 鈥� as well as talking to the people you鈥檙e guiding 鈥� and having an open dialogue.鈥� - Codi Rumsey 鈥�27
鈥淭he ability to hear everyone's concerns, opinions, disagreements and agreements.
And as a leader, you need to be okay with being wrong.鈥�
鈥淏eing able to hear the smallest voices in the room and amplify them.鈥� - Kylie Henigan 鈥�27
鈥淢aking a positive impact while trying to inspire others. Helping people see what's possible and realizing 鈥業 can do that, too.鈥欌�� - Summer Baker 鈥�27
鈥淏eing able to care for the people in your community and provide the resources they need.鈥� - Sarah Zeigler 鈥�28
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