Check out LeadHERship Spears Impact Report for 2023-2024! We want to thank our sponsors and Oklahoma State University departments and centers for your support!
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IMPACT REPORT
A yearlong leadership program for the students in Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University
A year-long leadership program for students in the Spears School of Business. We encourage learning about themselves, engaging with their community, actively networking with various professionals, and discovering what it means to them to be a LEADER. Who are we? What do we do? LeadHERship Spears is comprised of a series of monthly personal discovery and professional skill development sessions. Each session is designed to complement the curriculum by engaging in deep-dive workshops focused on critical professionalism, concepts, and skills. These hands-on sessions mix content, practice, and networking to sharpen the Fellow’s self-awareness, social effectiveness, and professional savvy. Throughout the year, Fellows apply the lessons they learn towards a student- generated service-learning project. This project is envisioned and executed by the cohort of Fellows during their development year.
Since 2022, we have graduated 30 students and given $15,000 in scholarships.
We would like to thank our sponsors for making our program possible. This allows our Fellows to attend monthly workshops to enhance soft skills, grow their network, and explore future leadership paths, plus receive a $500 scholarship.
Alexis Hightower Program Coordinator
Alexis Smith Washington Co-Director of LeadHERship
Sarah Mason Teague Co-Director of LeadHERship
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COHORT SNAPSHOT
FELLOW’S MAJORS:
Marketing Management Accounting Marketing Communications Agribusiness Ag Communications Data Analytics Entrepreneurship Finance Management Science Information Systems Property Real Estate MGMT Sociology
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FELLOW’S MINORS:
Sports Management International Business Business Sustainability Energy Finance Entrepreneurship Event Management Fashion Merchandising Law and Legal Studies Management Marketing Spanish Sociology
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COHORT SNAPSHOT
JUNIORS: 6 OF 17 FELLOWS SOPHOMORES: 8 OF 17 FELLOWS
UNDERREPRESENTED: 6 OF 17 FELLOWS
FIRST GENERATION: 4 OF 17 FELLOWS
TRANSFER STUDENTS: 3 OF 17 FELLOWS
COHORT SNAPSHOT
OKLAHOMA- 12
TEXAS - 3
ILLINOIS - 1
CALIFORNIA - 1
COLLEGES REPRESENTED
RECAP OF THE PROGRAM
SPEAKERS 3 panels
TOPICS COVERED
MONTHLY SESSIONS 100+ students reached 4 open to the public | 2 Fall & 2 Spring
State Capital | OKC Simple Modern | OKC Downtown Businesses | Stillwater Women’s Business Leadership Conference | Tulsa
OFF CAMPUS
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Career Mapping with Heather Turner
HEATHER TURNER, OWNER ANTHEM ROAD ACADEMY Heather covered three main topics. 1) Carry Your Key
2) Carve a Path 3) Build a Bridge LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Authentic Leadership with Dr. Abbey Davis
DR. ABBEY DAVIS, DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK, SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Dr. Davis had our fellows list and prioritize their personal values and develop their own "why" statements.
“There were topics unfamiliar to me and topics I was able to expand my understanding of very thoroughly, Dr. Davis was the perfect fit to present these ideas.”
“This was a perfect session to be made aware of career paths and how to keep control of your professional growth!”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Interviewing Workshop with AJ Dronkers AJ DRONKERS HEAD, CULTURE, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION, AND ENGAGEMENT AT PAYCOM AJ covered three main topics when interviewing: 1) How to research properly before an interview 2) What questions to ask 3) How to overcome nerves
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Benefits and Compensation with Paycom THREE REPRESENTATIVES SPLIT THE FELLOWS UP INTO GROUPS AND COVERED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
1) Total Rewards 2) Benefits 3) Salary Compensations
FELLOWS INTERVIEWED DOWNTOWN STILLWATER WOMEN- OWNED BUSINESSES TO HEAR HOW THEY STARTED AND WHAT MAKES THEM SUCCESSFUL. LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Women’s Entrepreneurship Week
BUSINESSES INCLUDE:
“I really enjoyed diving into the community and getting to know the businesses that are owned my women. I thought it was really cool doing our own interviewing and planning and then hearing what the other groups learned as well.”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Influence, Networking and Negotiations with Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski
DR. MARIBETH KUZMESKI, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE, SCHOOL OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski shared tips, techniques, and created interactive activities to learn how to be influential, network effectively, and negotiate in the workplace.
“Negotiation is back and forth communication designed to reach an agreement when you and the other side have some interests that are shared and others are opposed.”
“I really enjoyed geting to the learn the techniques behind negotiating time-off or a salary. These role plays were very beneficial.”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Health and Empowerment with Shelley Glasson SHELLEY GLASSON
OWNER, STEP4WARD FITNESS Shelley took the fellows through a 45-min workout class, focusing on
the importance of stretching, strength, and cardiovascular endurance.
“After this session, I started working out with Shelley. It’s a very safe space and there’s women around me who are entrepreneurs and single moms who are doing everything on their own,
and that’s very empowering.”
“Realizing you can be a woman in business but also in a route of health was really eye-opening for me.”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Vision Board with Gabrielle Hayes
Gabrielle showed how to set your goals for the year, create a vision board, and helped the fellows design their own. GABRIELLE HAYES, FOUNDER & CEO, SEQUENCE PARTNERS
“I liked how this session was creative and hands on. During this session I also felt closer to other fellows because we had lots of time to talk to each other and collaborate.”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Personal Branding with Shagah Zakerion
Shagah walked the fellows through what a personal brand is and how to confidently create their own through role playing and finding their purpose. SHAGAH ZAKERION, CEO, ZAKERION STRATEGIES & CONSULTING
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“Overall, I enjoyed her story and how it was presented because being a first generation student can be overwhelming. So, hearing her side of things and how she over came them was awesome.”
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FOUR REPRESENTATIVES ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM BUSINESS STUDENTS REGARDING THEIR: LEADHERSHIP SPEARS with Boeing Women’s Leadership Lessons
1) Career journeys 2) Pivotal moments 3) Strategies that propelled them to their leadership role
“I really loved being able to hear from women who are very high positions in such
a big company. They offered some really valuable advice.”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Personal Budgeting with Amit Bansal
Amit shared his expertise on how the fellows can start their personal budgeting by covering: 1.Credit Scores 2.401K & Roth IRA 3.Budgeting tips 4.Taxes AMIT BANSAL, DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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LEADHERSHIP SPEARS DR. MARC TOWER, ASSISTANT DEAN OF OUTREACH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Dr. Tower had the fellows take the Working Genius Assessment to discover: Working Genius Assessment with Dr. Marc Tower LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Servant Leadership with Dr. Nikki Harris 1) Natural gifts and what drains them when working 2) How to apply their results 3) What pairings they work best with
DR. NIKKI HARRIS, CEO & FOUNDER DR. NIKKI SPEAKS ENTERPRISES, LLC Dr. Harris shared with the fellows what servant leadership is and how they can be a genuine one.
“I really enjoyed this insight and the breakdown of it. I liked how he was knowledgeable about the topic and able to help us see how it shows up in our
life. He is an engaging speaker and I enjoyed what he had to say!”
“I absolutely loved Dr. Harris, she was so much fun! I could have listened to her talk for an entire three hour session! She
was engaging, lively, and overall had a very good message!”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Lady Bosses Luncheon & Panel
Blair Atkinson President, Oklahoma State University Foundation
Tashia Cheves Assistant Director, Hargis Leadership
Institute. Head, OSU's President’s Leadership Council
Anne Greenwood Philanthropist & OSU Enthusiast
Dr. Kayse Shrum President, Oklahoma State University
“Sometimes you don’t think you’re ready for the job.. but then end up blooming where you’re planted.” - Blair A.
“If I have to choose between two things, I try to think ‘Who’s going to remember that I’m not there in 3-5 years?’ If it’s my children, parent or husband, then it solves itself. I will always be there for them.” - Dr. Kayse S.
“Be comfortable with getting uncomfortable because that space is where the most growth happens.” - Tashia C.
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Stats and State of Women in Entrepreneurship with Dr. Lesley Robinson
Dr. Robinson share insights into the significant contributions of women in entrepreneurship and how we can collectively break barriers to support and grow more women-owned and women-led ventures. DR. LESLEY ROBINSON, CO- FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, AYANA FOUNDATION
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“I thought the current state of women in entrepreneurship was eye-opening. I really enjoyed Dr. Robinson’s 8 ways on how we can support women entrepreneurs in our day-to-day.”
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OUR FELLOWS HEARD FROM WOMEN WHO CURRENTLY SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE DIFFERENT AVENUES THEY CAN SERVE. LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Civic Engagement Panel
Alane Zannotti President and CEO of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
Amy Dzialowski Vice Mayor of Stillwater
Lindsay White Chief Strategy Officer at Tulsa Community College
“If you wait until you’re ready for something, you won’t ever do anything. Do something that makes you intimidated.” - Dr. Lindsay White
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Service Project Tenanciously Teal
Tarrah Warren, Executive Director of Tenanciously Teal Tenanciously Teal is a non- profit organization that helps provide support to those fighting cancer and their families.
We would like to thank Tarrah for sharing her story, what cancer fighters and their families go through and providing us the opportunity to pack 175+ bags and give hand- written cards.
“Getting to learn about cancer fighters and what them and their families go through was truly inspiring. It made the packing party that much more special, because we knew the direct impact they would have.”
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Trip to Oklahoma City, OK The Capitol
Our fellows toured the Capitol, ate lunch with the Women's Caucus of Oklahoma which consists of the female State House of Representatives and Senators.
We would like to thank Rep. Trish Ranson for coordinating this visit and the Board of Regents at OSU for providing lunch. Our fellows were excited to learn about our state’s history and what motivated each woman to run for public office.
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Trip to Oklahoma City, OK MIKE BECKHAM, CEO OF SIMPLE MODERN, SHARED THE MISSION AND HOW SIMPLE MODERN STARTED. Simple Modern
We would like to thank Simple Modern for giving each fellow a free tumbler.
“We wanted to create an exceptional culture and we wanted relationships to be a huge part of the culture that we built... and create a culture around generosity.”
We admire your mission of “giving generously” and we hope to be leaders like you one day!
- Mike Beckham CEO of Simple Modern
LEADHERSHIP SPEARS Trip to Tulsa, OK Women's Business Leadership Conference WE ATTENDED THE 33RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.
We would like to thank the Center for the Future of Work at OSU for the opportunity to attend. BOLD. We heard from speakers who are known locally and nationally for their entrepreneurial success, women’s health knowledge and business development skills.
“I enjoyed hearing the ways I can Be Bold and have confidence in myself, when I step out of my “I enjoyed hearing the ways I can Be Bold and have confidence in myself, when I step out of my comfort zone and use my voice in a boardroom, start my own business or in my next job.” comfort zone and use my voice in a boardroom, start my own business or in my next job.”
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