en lamoure@campuspeak.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-07T18:53:32+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/hard-work-for-authentic-happiness/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/hard-work-for-authentic-happiness/#When:18:53:32Z by COREY CIOCCHETTI A friend sent me this quote from Steven Covey. It’s about Pleasure Centerdness… “We live in a world where instant gratification is available and encouraged. Television and movies are major influences in increasing people’s expectations… pleasure, per se, offers no deep, lasting satisfaction or sense of fulfillment. A
 person in this state becomes almost entirely narcissistic, interpreting all of life in terms of the pleasure it provides to the self here and now. Too many vacations that last too long, too many movies, too much TV, too much video game playing–too much undisciplined leisure time in which a person continually takes the course of least resistance gradually wastes a life.” Overcome Instant Gratification: Wow is this accurate! A fundamental truth about life today is that we all need to hustle a bit more each and every day. To hustle means to try harder than you are currently trying. I’ve seen too many people waste too much time and talent doing things that will never make them truly happy. We want instant gratification even though few things in life worth having are that easy to obtain. We figure out too late in life that just making ourselves happy isn’t true happiness at all. Here is how it happens: We try hard in life for a while and find out that’s it’s really hard to do the right things in life all the time⎯to care about others, to excel at school or work, to win over the people’s trust, to act with character. So, we settle for the lowest common denominator and just do the easy things that make us happy. If you played sports as a kid you’ll remember the coach yelling, “Hey _____(insert your name here)… HUSTLE!”  What this meant was, unless you try harder than you are currently trying, you’re going to get splinters from sitting on the bench all game. I wish we had someone like that in life—someone who could sit us out until we get it—until we try harder. We don’t, so it’s up to you. Life is about contributing something to the greater good.  Trust me—it will make you the kind of happy that’s worth it. Corey’s keynote, Chasing Authentic Success, teaches students how they can achieve amazing things in life by keeping things like relationships, character and contentment in mind. Corey’s programs are perfect for any character development, first year experience, leadership or values clarification program. Visit campuspeak.com/ciocchetti to learn more about Corey and to watch his video. 2012-02-07T18:53:32+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/hudson-taylor-campuspeak-2012-new-speaker-lgbt-ally/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/hudson-taylor-campuspeak-2012-new-speaker-lgbt-ally/#When:18:44:30Z Hudson Taylor lives and breathes in what he believes. With a life so dedicated to what he preaches on a day-to-day, hour-to-hour basis, this is one individual making serious headway for LGBT rights and inclusiveness. Hudson started wrestling when he was five, continued through high school and was a top recruit for college wrestling. The four years he spent wrestling and going to school for Theater at the University of Maryland, Hudson started to witness drastic differences between the two environments he was most a part of: the wrestling mat and the theatre room. LGBT acceptance wasn’t as strong in the sports realm as Hudson felt was appropriate. In small doses, Hudson started speaking out—like during wrestling matches he wore LGBT rights sticker on his wrestling headgear. As his college career was beginning to wind down, Hudson realized that as a leader he could do more for the voices of LGBT individuals. Hudson then went on to create his nonprofit, Athlete Ally. Athlete Ally, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the straight allies in sports to speak out about homophobia and transphobia, and it serves as a resource to encourage athletes, coaches, parents, fans and other members of the sports community to respect all individuals involved in sports. A nonprofit is tremendous work, but it wasn’t enough for Hudson. Currently, he’s also busy speaking to college campuses across the nation about the importance of becoming an ally, and as a wrestling coach at Columbia University, he helps his wrestlers works towards a safe environment for all. CAMPUSPEAK is thrilled to have Hudson join our roster and to support him and his passion. His keynote, Allyship: Becoming a Champion for Inclusion on Your Campus, will open students up to some of the greatest tools necessary for gaining inclusion and respect for LGBT members. Hudson shares his personal journey to becoming a straight ally, and will help students realize that it’s about celebrating the things we have in common, as people, as students and as citizens caring about fair treatment for everyone. “When we diminish others, we only diminish ourselves,” states Hudson. To get a glimpse into the mass amount of positive action this young man has accomplished, check out this short film by Buick and the NCAA, which highlights Hudson’s educational efforts. Watch HERE. For a different perspective on LGBT issues, community building, diversity or athletic programming, check out Hudson and his keynote, Allyship: Becoming a Champion for Inclusion on Your Campus. Visit campuspeak.com/taylor to learn more. 2012-02-07T18:44:30+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/its-time-to-own-the-stereotypes/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/its-time-to-own-the-stereotypes/#When:17:22:01Z Rick Barnes is a leader in Fraternity & Sorority Life. He has dedicated his career to helping these organizations achieve greatness and now he speaks out about the stereotypes Fraternity and Sorority Life members typically receive. By RICK BARNES I love the work I do. The majority of my professional time is spent working with college students as a speaker and consultant. I spend a great deal of that time working with fraternities and sororities. I’ll admit that fraternity/sorority membership isn’t for everyone. I’m not one to suggest that it is necessary for a successful college career. But I would suggest that—at least in my case—the decision to join was one of the best decisions I made as an undergraduate. My fraternity membership provided me with opportunities that I doubt would have come up in many other situations. Leadership positions and opportunities, a home-away-from-home environment, lifelong friendships and colleagues, and a strong commitment to purpose and values—all of these aspects were taught and expected to be followed. For me, fraternity has been a great experience. But, I’m also a realist with most things. I believe fraternities and sororities provide an awesome opportunity on college campuses. In fact, I believe—when done right—there are few other organizations doing as much for the betterment of students on your average college campus. But, I am also able to recognize that we have our challenges. Any legitimate fraternity or sorority leader recognizes that while we do great things, we also have areas within which we need to improve. Those members who simply espouse to how great “Greek Life” is, without an ability to acknowledge the things that need improvement, are really missing the point of fraternities and sororities in the first place.  We have issues that need our constant attention. Some may refer to these as “stereotypes.” But I have long suggested that much of what we might call stereotypes aren’t stereotypes at all. Much of these are actually facts. You and your organization may not be facing these challenges, but many are. Again, we all know what makes that infamous list. I firmly believe that as long as we call these things stereotypes they will continue to exist. Keeping them on the stereotype list rather than moving them over to the fact list allows us to blame the media, blame the non-members or blame those who dislike us in the first place. The blame game just allows members to complain while some other members continue to perform the stereotypical behaviors.  It’s time to own the stereotypes. Fraternity and sorority members should be very proud of their membership but this pride should force them into a position where they work to overcome the challenges. They must work to put a stop to those things that make the stereotype list—to decide that enough is enough. To be very clear, it makes no difference that it used to happen that way… or that we’ve always done it a certain way. It’s time to acknowledge that we stand for more than that. It’s time to recognize that these unbelievable organizations are actually above the things that make the negative list of stereotypes. It’s time. Right now. Rick has several keynotes to help make Fraternity and Sorority organizations the very best that they can be. Visit campuspeak.com/barnes to learn more about Rick and his available keynotes. 2012-02-07T17:22:01+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/mike-dilbecks-everyday-l-hero-campaign/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/mike-dilbecks-everyday-l-hero-campaign/#When:18:27:24Z Mike Dilbeck, a CAMPUSPEAK speaker that encourages students to act based on their values, has launched a new project, the Every|Day Hero™ Campaign. Mike explains what his new project is all about, the importance of the project and what it means to be a hero. by Mike Dilbeck 

”True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.
It is not the urge to surpass all others
at whatever cost,
but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”

— Arhur Ashe As we all hear the word “hero” used from time to time, have you ever asked yourself the question, “What is a hero, anyway?” Since the idea for the Every|Day Hero Campaign came to me last summer, I have asked that question many times. As I inquired into this more, and have spoken to many people about this, others also came up for me: •  Is a hero someone we simply admire, respect, look up to? •  Is a hero some kind of “superhero” with “super powers?” •  Does it take a lot of money and fame to be a hero? •  What’s involved in being a hero? •  Can we call ourselves a hero? •  Why do we have such a weird relationship to the word “hero?” You may have asked yourself these same questions. And we will be exploring this subject more in the future days and weeks on this blog. So, let’s start now by looking at the concept of “hero” and “heroism.” While there are many interpretations of what a hero is, the Every|Day Hero Campaign has adopted the definition used by the Heroic Imagination Project: Heroes are people who transform compassion (a personal virtue) into heroic action (a civic virtue). In doing so, they put their best selves forward in service to humanity. A hero is as an individual or a network of people that take action on behalf of others in need, or in defense of integrity or a moral cause. Heroic action is: •  Engaged in voluntarily; •  Conducted in service to one or more people or the community as a whole; •  Involving a risk to physical comfort, social stature, or quality of life; and •  Initiated without the expectation of material gain. When you consider this interpretation, you can really get that heroism is the other side of the coin—the opposite—of bystander behavior. When you voluntarily engage in an activity that is in service to someone else, or the community as a whole, and you take a risk in doing so AND do it without any expectation of material gain: you are a hero! You are not a bystander. Heroism is not random acts of kindness, as great as they are. Heroism is very distinct. A hero is not someone you simply admire or respect. A hero is a very distinct person. Each and every day around us, there are those who need a hero: •  If a child is being bullied at school—or even an adult being bullied at the workplace—they need a hero. • If someone has had too much to drink and they are about to drive, they—and everyone that their driving may impact—need a hero. •  If someone is being sexually “hit on” and has not given consent, they need a hero. •  If a group of students are being hazed—physically, emotionally or otherwise—they need a hero. •  If an inappropriate or offensive comment is spoken, those impacted need a hero. Now, truth be told, we all want to be heroes. We all want to make that difference in that moment of time that will dramatically impact the situation and even foster change. Keep someone safe. Keep others safe. Stand up for what is right and just. As I travel the country and speak to audiences of hundreds of people—and then have the chance to speak one-on-one with many of them—I have yet to meet anyone that doesn’t want this. We all simply desire the ability and the power to act freely and without restraint to make this kind of difference.  Think of a time someone was a hero for you and how you have never forgotten that person for what they did. You have never gotten over their courage and their actions—for you. Think of a time when you were able to make this kind of difference for someone else. What did it feel like? What was that experience like? I promise, if you allow yourself to really experience this, you will be inspired—by yourself! My challenge to all of us: be a hero vs. be a bystander! Be an “everyday” person willing to keep your eyes, ears and heart open “every day” to any opportunity that may demand heroism. I invite you now to commit to this by taking the pledge on my website at RAProject. I thank you for taking this on. Really! I thank you for being the kind of person even willing to make this kind of commitment and hold yourself accountable for fulfilling it—for others, for organizations, and for issues you care about.  This will allow all of us to live extraordinary lives making the difference we all want—and need—to make. Get involved. Stay engaged. Be an Every|Day Hero! Visit campuspeak.com/dilbeck to learn more about Mike and his keynote based off of his Every|Day Hero Campaign. 2012-01-31T18:27:24+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/survivor-contestant-discovering-the-will-to-survive/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/survivor-contestant-discovering-the-will-to-survive/#When:18:16:29Z Chad Crittenden never considered doing the New York City Marathon—even when he had two feet. Chad’s right leg was amputated in a battle with a rare but deadly cancer almost a decade ago. Since then, he gained notoriety as the first amputee to participate on CBS Television’s Survivor and as a spokesman for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Even though he has competed in numerous challenging athletic events since his recovery, his carbon-fiber right foot had never found its way to New York City’s legendary event until 2009, when he had a unique opportunity to be a role model for cancer awareness. Synovial Sarcoma claimed Chad’s foot, but not his spirit. After opting to have his foot removed to avoid the reoccurrence of a malignant tumor, Chad’s speedy recovery and new, cutting edge prostheses opened the door to an amazing new set of opportunities—Survivor, marathons and beyond. Chad has committed to increase cancer awareness; and to share his story of triumph, not defeat. Chad’s story provides the framework for his inspiring keynote Discover the Will to Survive. Chad describes some of his experiences on Survivor along with valuable lessons he has learned through his climb from the depths of despair to the attention of a national TV audience. He now shares some of the motivational tools he used to overcome obstacles in life, and created something that he calls Conceptual Tools, in the hopes that audiences will be able to take something tangible away from his program. These Conceptual Tools—Steps, Circumstances, Optimism, Risk and Experience—are the core of Chad’s programs and deliberately form the acronym S.C.O.R.E. Steps—Setting big, long-term goals for yourself can be daunting. By breaking down large goals into a series of smaller, more easily attainable ones, Chad demonstrates how painless this process can become. By taking smaller steps toward his goals, Chad was able to achieve great things. Circumstances—We have very little control over what life deals us on a daily basis. Whatever circumstances present themselves to us, we need to accept them. However, we do have a hand in molding those circumstances to our liking, once we’ve formed a plan for bettering out lives. Optimism—All plans for achieving one’s goals must rest on a firm foundation of confidence. Knowing that you will be able to do it and knowing that that goal is within reach will be your vehicle. Risk—You may be presented with opportunities, but the key is stepping up, moving outside your comfort zone and taking calculated risks to accomplish what you strive for. Experience—Everything we work for is inconsequential, unless we can appreciate and experience what we are doing right now, and live in the present. Worrying, over-scheduling and anticipating can be counter-productive; it is important to realize that life is not a calendar, but an experience. Chad is excited to motivate, empower and excite college audiences across the nation this year with his keynote, Discover The Will To Survive. Check out campuspeak.com/crittenden for more information about Chad and his keynotes for college students, and to watch his video. 2012-01-31T18:16:29+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/three-tips-for-a-stress-free-second-semester/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/three-tips-for-a-stress-free-second-semester/#When:15:50:32Z Second semester of college can be very challenging since winter has a way of increasing the stress levels of students. The combination of lack of exercise, stuck indoors and limited natural light exposure can all equal to the winter blues. Hajii Otto, The Chill Out Guru™, constantly has students telling him that second semester can be very depressing, and that they find it difficult to keep up the mental motivation to study. Hajii’s solution is to get your body moving and shaking into action.  Here are three simple Chill Out Actions that Hajii recommends to students and staff for a rejuvenating second semester: Chill Out Action 1: Get out in nature Your brain needs natural sunlight for physical, mental and emotional health. You only need a few minutes of sunlight to feel the emotional and mental freedom of relaxation from the outdoors. Each day, spend 15 to 30 minutes of “outdoor time.” Experience what it feels like to be outdoors: feel the warmth of the sun on your face, smell the air, listen to your environment and breathe in the fresh air. Remember to protect your skin and eyes with the proper sun protection, and be in a safe place. Finding time to go outside to study, eat lunch, talk with friends or chill out in the sun, will help melt the stress away.  Chill Out Action 2: Get physically active Make an appointment with yourself to get your heart pumping. Do some type of cardiovascular workout that keeps your heart at a steady rate for 12 to 20 minutes. Make it simple. You can do anything from walking, jogging, rowing, spinning, swimming, dancing or running. Get your feel good endorphins kicked into your body and flush out all the bad stress hormones. Experiment with other types of indoor exercises like yoga, tai chi, martial arts, volleyball or tennis—you will workout your frustrations and sleep better, too.  Chill Out Action 3: Get reconnected with friends and family College students often have full schedules and neglect time to reconnect with close friends and family. They might have a dozen acquaintances, but there’s nothing like getting into deep discussions from people that seriously connect with you. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just make plans for a quick coffee, lunch or dinner. You’ll feel better knowing that someone understands you, and don’t be afraid to contact campus health services if you feel overwhelmed with stress. Sometimes it’s just healing to know you have someone you can privately express your thoughts and feelings. Remember, Facebook is never a replacement for a good conversation.  For Hajii, one of his favorite ways to relieve stress is by going to the theatre to get lost in the world of Hollywood. “It’s a great way to get submerged in another world and not think about stressful events in my life. At the end of the movie, my mind is free to see a different perspective of my daily events. Take time to watch a movie in a theater because it’s an investment in your mental-emotional health,” said Hajii. Hajii’s keynote, Master Sress 101: Live, Love and Celebrate Your College Journey, is packed with strategies to help keep your students stress free by ditching the drama of college life. Visit campuspeak.com/otto to learn more about Hajii and his available keynote. 2012-01-31T15:50:32+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/become-a-campuspeak-speaker/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/become-a-campuspeak-speaker/#When:15:06:25Z CAMPUSPEAK is in the business of student development, and we’re looking for those individuals who want to join our efforts. Everyday, we seek to deliver positive ideas that empower students to make a difference in their communities and in their own lives. It truly is the only reason why we’re in business. If your core values align with being an advocate for students and professionals, and touching their lives in an honorable, honest and respectable manner—then you should check out How To Be CAMPUSPEAK Speaker. We’re looking for those passionate individuals with similar core values to ours that will help ignite change on college campuses. We want unique speakers who will get our customers excited about what you have to share, and who are committed to our team of already outstanding individuals. Although this is not an exclusive list by any means, these are a few of the topics we are currently on the lookout for: • Unique personal stories that offer teachable moments for others • Mental health issues and wellness • Women’s leadership and/or achievement • Something with a “strong” social media connection • Keynotes with a heavy interactive element • Multicultural and diversity speakers, especially Latino/Latina issues If you don’t see your speaking topic in that list, don’t dismiss the idea. Get in contact with CAMPUSPEAK today to talk about the potential of your topic with our company. To learn more about how to be a speaker and the required application process, please visit campuspeak.com/howtobeaspeaker. Applications for Fall 2012 new speaker intake is February 15. 2012-01-18T15:06:25+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/2nd-semester-leadership-3-ways-to-finish-the-school-year-strong/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/2nd-semester-leadership-3-ways-to-finish-the-school-year-strong/#When:15:01:42Z The second semester is here, and what normally happens is leadership starts moving in slow motion.  Some people are focused on graduating, others are focused on what they will do during Spring Break, and others are simply just burned out from a busy fall semester.  Here are three ways that Justin Jones-Fosu, leadership extraordinaire, suggests to ensure successful and strong leadership throughout the spring semester. 1. Maintain the Momentum More than likely, you had a super busy fall semester. A semester that was full of great programs, community service initiatives, recruitment and a lot of hard work. This is the perfect time to remind your members the purpose of your organization and why they are doing what they’re doing.  Tips for ACTion: Share the mission of the organization again and start off the semester talking about last semester.  Talk about what went well and what could have been improved. 2. Inspire Your Members Your members have just gotten back from a long winter break, and they need your inspiration. Inspire them by challenging them to make this semester even better and encourage them to renew their commitment to the organization to help finish the year strong. There is still time to make a huge impact on your campus community! Tips for ACTion: Lead by example and share with your members how you plan to finish strong. Also, meet with your members and discuss specific ACTions that can be implemented in order to make a difference on your campus community. 3. Focus on Succession Planning Do you want this to be the best year ever for your organization? I ask this question in my presentations and usually all hands go up. The sad part is that this is not true leadership. True leadership wants next year to be even better than it was this year. You can make next year better by starting this semester. Tips for ACTion: Don’t only delegate things that you don’t want to do. Instead delegate the “sexy” stuff and your members will appreciate you for it! Create a transition plan where you share the knowledge/insights you’ve gained as a leader. Sharing your successes and failures will help your successor become an even better leader. Justin has great strategies for leadership integrated into his keynotes. He speaks on a variety of topics but always challenges students and staff to ACTion. When you bring Justin to your campus, you will always get an exciting keynote full of high-energy and important lessons for success. Check out campuspeak.com/jones-fosu to see Justin’s most popular keynote, Be An ACTion H.E.R.O.: The Actions of the Super Successful Student Leaders. 2012-01-18T15:01:42+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/personal-stories-of-impact-from-mark-sterners-dui-keynote/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/personal-stories-of-impact-from-mark-sterners-dui-keynote/#When:14:52:47Z Mark Sterner is one of the most impactful speakers at CAMPUSPEAK as well as on college campuses across the nation. He has spoken to over 2 million college students about the consequences of drinking and driving—leaving them with his unforgettable story. Mark and four of his best friends, who were also his fraternity brothers, decided that the least drunk would drive everyone home on the last night of their Spring Break. The next morning, three of the men were dead, and Mark lay in the hospital critically injured and facing three felony counts of DUI manslaughter. Instead of being the first in his family to graduate college, Mark ended up as the first member of his family to go to prison for his role in the tragic death of his three friends. Each year, through Mark’s story on personal tragedy, students realize the honest effects of mixing alcohol and driving. He’s impactful with his words, and by simply sharing his story, rather than preaching consequences, he makes a true and honest connection with his audiences. Here at CAMPUSPEAK we could talk all day about how influential Mark’s story is but we figure we’ll let the students and the professionals across the nations campuses do the talking. THE IMPACT OF MARK’S KEYNOTE, DUI: A POWERFUL LESSON “Today you (Mark Sterner) came to my school and spoke to us about your tragic story. It really spoke to me and I remember listening to it two years ago when you came to my school. I could listen to it again and again because it really got to me and made me realize bad things can happen to good people… I just wanted to say thank you.” - Megan, Student, Riverside High School “Our students at Augusta State University gave Mark Sterner a standing ovation, which showed other staff members from across the campus here at ASU that he really touched their lives in a special way that night.” - Jessica Haskins, Professional, Augusta State University “It is incredible that you have the courage to stand in front of several audiences and repeat your story over and over again. Our entire school agrees that it was by far the most effective and influential assembly we have ever had. It made us all think and it was a presentation that I will never forget. Thank you for doing this for everyone because it really impacts the choices we make, and it does make a huge difference.” - Kristen, Student, Rye High School “Mark spoke to our new freshman at the University of Kansas. He connected with everyone, and we were all completely captivated by his story. After his presentation, many students came up to him, thanking him for the experience. Mark is an amazing man with an incredible story, and I would recommend him to any group of students.” - Tali David, Professional, University of Kansas “I want to thank you [Mark Sterner] for speaking at my school today. At the end of your presentation you said that you would never know if we listened—I want you to know that I plan to listen. It can happen to anyone no matter how smart or how cool or how lucky they are. You really affected us tonight. I hope you will return and continue to change the course of peoples’ actions. Thank you again, so much.” - Kate, Student, Endicott College Mark encourages campus professionals to go beyond lecturing about drunk driving to today’s college students. We need to give them the opportunity to understand the real and serious consequences associated with it, and let them be affected enough to help keep themselves and those around them safe. Check out campuspeak.com/sterner to learn more about Mark and his keynote. 2012-01-18T14:52:47+00:00 http://www.campuspeak.com/site/find-the-strength-to-make-your-community-great/ http://www.campuspeak.com/site/find-the-strength-to-make-your-community-great/#When:18:10:31Z It seems like every campus has multiple communities, each pursuing its own agenda, goals and member needs. What can we do to add strength to each community and thereby add strength to the entire campus community? Finding a common ground among the values of multiple campus communities isn’t always as hard as it seems. By bringing diverse communities together around key issues that interest everyone, we can build connections and make a meaningful contribution to the parts, and to the whole. Here are six suggestions of speakers who offer specific strategies aimed at strengthening our campus communities. With an eye toward broad themes, shared values and inclusiveness, these speakers offer a starting place for ongoing campus conversations. MARK STERNER “Once students realize that the decisions they make about drinking and driving not only affect themselves but their families, friends and their fraternity and sorority chapters, too, they can then start to build safer and stronger communities. They’re all in it to make appositive impact on those around them,” states Mark. Mark encourages smarter choices with his alcohol awareness keynote, DUI: A Powerful Lesson. He teaches audiences that it only takes a simple choice, like drinking and driving, to change a friend’s life forever. DAVID STOLLMAN “Including diverse people and points of view is one of the advantages of a community. Who thinks that Honor, Love, Honesty, Self-Reliance. Virtue or any of our values only comes in one type of package? The greatest aspect of our organizations is that we can learn and grow with others who have so many difference, because at our core, we are the same,” states David. When it comes to fraternity and sorority members, David will inspire your chapters and councils to put the weak links on notice. He knows that the fraternity and sorority communities set the standard of campus, and his keynote will get your students to question the behavior of the members. RICK BARNES “The greatest communities are founded not on differences but on a recognition that we have commonalities—things to which we are all committed and a recognition that when working together we all progress. All members of fraternities and sororities have committed to their rituals. Through this common commitment, we have the opportunity for an outstanding community,” states Rick. Students are frequently surprised buy how fun Rick can make topics like leadership, alcohol, risk management and hazing prevention. Best of all, he treats college students like the intelligent adults that they are, and your students will walk away feeling wiser and more personally responsible for the wellness of their campus community. SHANE WINDMEYER “Have everyone in your community work toward a common vision and goal. On so many campuses I see groups working toward their own vision, but if there were a project, a cause, something to work toward as a fraternity and sorority community it would bring about camaraderie and great sense of togetherness,” states Shane. No single person has done more to bring to light the critical issues facing LGBT community members on college campuses than Shane. He understands the ever-shifting complexities of LGBT topics, so he takes an interactive, humorous approach that moves everyone closer to a more supportive community. DR. SALLY SPENCER-THOMAS “Build a winning team around you. When communities pull together they can accomplish greatness, so pull in people that bring out the best in each other. Together we are better,” states Sally. The mental health of our student leaders is clearly a leadership issue on every campus. While they tackle the task and responsibilities of their positions, they are bombarded with stress, and frequently called upon to help their peers deal with their mental wellness challenges. Sally gives you practical strategies to help you care for everyone in your fast-paced, high-output community. JUSTIN JONES-FOSU “Diversity, leadership and respect build phenomenal communities. A brotherhood or sisterhood enriched by diverse people and ideas is a place for everyone to feel safe, welcome and part of the fraternal family. The integrity of leaders to stand up against bias and bigotry measures the greatness of any community,” states Justin. Justin perfectly combines great energy and practical content to inspire students to take their vision and put it into action. He pumps up audiences of any size, helping students devise action plans for their lives and organizations. Turn him loose on your students for a full day of keynotes and breakouts that challenge and inspire them. For more information on these six speakers, simply click their name above or visit campuspeak.com to learn more about our other speakers who can help build a stronger campus community. 2012-01-04T18:10:31+00:00