Other Leadership Development Opportunities

 

SMU Taos Leadership Institute

In the beautiful mountains of Northern New Mexico, take one 3-credit hour academic course in a cohort-based retreat focused on holistic leadership development. Students will build essential skills including team-building, critical thinking, and creativity & innovation.

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Recommended developmental books for college students

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
  • The Defining Decade by Meg Jay, PhD
  • Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven
  • Start With Why Simon Sinek
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Recommended Leadership Podcasts

  • Dare to Lead – Brené Brown
  • The Broad Experience – Ashley Milne-Tyte
  • Coaching for Leaders – Dave Stachowiak 
  • Ted Podcasts
  • LeaderX - Kevin Kruse

Scholarship Opportunities

Often, partners in and outside of SMU will reach out to us with scholarship opportunities. Information about those scholarships will be posted here.