L.E.A.D.S.

L.E.A.D.S. Empowering Women to lead with their BEST ©

L.E.A.D.S. is based on the principles of Benevolent Leadership, an emerging model of leadership informed by insight related to ethics/morality, spirituality, vitality/positivity, and community, all qualities of leadership contributing to the common good.

Students who are accepted in to the L.E.A.D.S. program will:

• Develop a skillset so when they leave this academic institution, they will enter the world of work as a leader, in their own right;
• Demonstrate a strong sense of character, embodying courage, confidence, and resolve;
• Interwoven with grace and generosity for self, others, and the community;
• Become grounded solidly in their core values, positively impacting this world

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Process

• L.E.A.D.S. applications are accepted November 1st through April 1st.
• Students interested in the L.E.A.D.S. program must complete application, essay questions, and submit two letters of recommendation
• After application is received, students will receive a request for online interview with L.E.A.D.S. director and advisory team members.
• Final selection of L.E.A.D.S. candidates is based on essay question, letters of recommendation, interview, and commitment of 20-30 hours of engagement during the full academic year.
• Students will be informed of their acceptance 2 weeks after interview and all information is submitted and reviewed.
• Early Decision Deadline Date (priority deadline) for Application: February 1^st.   Regular Decision Deadline Date for Application: April 1, 2022.
   

APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED

LEADing the Way

Each year the L.E.A.D.S. development program will focus on a different dimension of Benevolent Leadership inspiring each woman to lead with her BEST and infuses the Benedictine Hallmarks into the curriculum:

• Year One: Leading with Benevolence (BenU Hallmarks: community responsiveness- Community and Stewardship)
• Year Two: Leading with vital Engagement (BenU Hallmarks: positive engagement- Humility and Hospitality)
• Year Three: Leading with a Soul-purpose (BenU Hallmarks- spiritual depth- Love of God and Neighbor, Prayer, and Conversatio)
• Year Four: Leading with Truth (BenU Hallmarks ethical sensitivity- Obedience, Discipline, Stability)

Developing outstanding leaders driven to become agents of change for the good of all.

Social Responsibility
Inclusion
Personal Responsibility
Self-Understanding
Receiving and Providing Productive Feedback
Successful Negotiating
Advocating for a Point of View
Authentic Listening
Empathy
Change Creation
Leadership Confidence
Taking Initiative
Experiential Self-Development