Exploring the world through servant leadership
Last month, I had the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a politician campaigning for an upcoming election. My uncle ran for Los Angeles County Assessor in the midterm election, so he has …
Lessons from the Campaign Trail Read MoreWritten by Krista Kull, edited by Amanda Ames. Humphrey Fellows from all over the US came together to meet and greet each other and add some professional and personal touches to their diverse cultures and …
Meet a new Humphrey Fellow – The Polar Bear Read More
If you want to order people, the answer you will hear back from them will be: “Just tell me what you want”, Jill Geisler, head of leadership and management programs at Poynter Institute, warned us …
Becoming the Good Boss Read More
The Global Leadership Forum (GLF) is a unique platform where all the Humphrey fellows from the different US Universities come together once a year. This year, the forum was held from the 3rd to the …
Global Leadership Forum: Widening my Leadership Horizons Read MoreWhen I turned eighteen there was nothing I wanted more than to vote. I remember going to the office to fill out my voter registration card and being so proud that I was finally a …
Talking about Cartoons and Politics Read More
I am a sticker-wearing, ballot-nitpicking, social media-advocating voting fanatic. I actually jumped up and down when I received my absentee ballot in the mail. I was so excited! It’s not that voting is an extremely …
Trials and Tribulations of a Voting Snob Read MoreMost people, during their lifetime, will wonder, “How can I make a difference?” It is a very common question we ask ourselves because as humans we want to leave a mark. We want to be …
Make your voice count, VOTE! Read MoreWritten by Lila Ojha and Reviewed by Sepeedeh Hashemian It was really a fascinating Global Leadership Forum (GLF) event in Washington D.C. The presence of the US acting deputy Secretary of State (Political Affairs), Wendy …
Impressions of Global Leadership Forum Read More
Politics and journalism have had what appears to be a symbiotic relationship since the inception of both concepts. In America, many potential voters have become more and more disillusioned causing many to not even turn …
How to Kill Political Business as Usual Read MoreFernanda Santos, Phoenix Bureau Chief for the illustrious New York Times, came into our seminar this week to discuss the importance of how reporters conduct interviews and the process of creating an informational news piece. …
Quality Interviewing and Independents Read More