On Tuesday, delegates finished Round One workshops with the Diversity Workshop during which they explored the concept of privilege, discussed the privileges they possess, and determined strategies to use their privilege to benefit others. Delegates learned strategies to be allies and understand why effective leaders must practice allyship. Following the conclusion of Round One workshops, [...]
On Monday, SHW delegates began Round One Workshops with topics including Diversity, Agency, and Self-Awareness. During the Self-Awareness workshop delegates were able to reflect on the experiences they have had that has shaped their leadership style. Delegates also completed the True Colors leadership assessment to learn more about their unique style of leadership. Lastly, delegates [...]
Our Senior High Workshops (SHW) delegates arrived at UMBC yesterday, which means our final Summer 2019 program is underway! After registration and saying goodbye to family and friends, delegates headed into their first group meeting where they participated in a variety of name games and icebreaker activities in order to get to know one another. [...]
It is hard to believe we are halfway through the week! Wednesday was an action-packed day filled with the start of Round Two workshops. Delegates began the day with Morning Sing where they participated in a variety of silly songs led by the staff in order to start the day energized and ready to learn. [...]
We are so proud of our MSEL delegates who have completed their first round of workshops, which included Self-Awareness, Leadership 2.0, Power and Influence, and Conflict Management. In Self-Awareness, delegates explored who they are as leaders, developed “I Am” poems to creatively express their identity, and participated in a self-awareness assessment to learn more about [...]
Middle School Experience in Leadership (MSEL) is well underway and our delegates are already having a blast! After getting settled into their rooms and saying goodbye to family and friends, delegates headed to their first group meeting! There are five teams at MSEL this summer- The Pride, The Globetrotters, The Wild Wild West, and The [...]
We can’t believe the week is halfway over already! Here is what the delegates were up to yesterday… ALS After Morning Mindfulness, ALS Delegates headed to a workshop on curiosity. During this workshop, delegates were able to explore what drives their curiosity and creativity and think about issues and questions they are interested in. Following [...]
ALS Yesterday’s workshop was “Relationship ABC’s: Authenticity, Boundaries, and Communication” with Emma and Alexya. Leadership is based on relationships. So at MLW we believe that we must equip our delegates with the tools to build healthy relationships. In this workshop, delegates identified different types of relationships that exist in their daily lives and examined the [...]
Yesterday was our first full day of programming for MLW Summer 2019! Our three smaller programs, Advanced Leadership Seminar (ALS), Bridge, and Journey are in full swing and our delegates are already busy bonding, learning, and of course having fun! ALS ALS delegates started the day off with morning mindfulness in order to be intentional [...]
Today is our first full day of programming for MLW Summer 2019! Our three smaller programs, Advanced Leadership Seminar (ALS), Bridge, and Journey are in full swing and our delegates are already busy bonding, learning, and of course having fun! SUNDAY RECAP: After saying good-bye to family, delegates went on a tour of campus with [...]