A big CONGRATULATIONS to all of the PIEoneer Awards 2021 winners! What a wonderfully talented group of people and organizations! See the full list of winners here. 

When was the last time you did something that scared you? 

We know that comfort zone is so, well, comforting. But your professional growth could depend on you stepping outside of it.

Read the complete article here. 

Are you aware of "conscious leadership?" Are you practicing it? Successful leadership should be defined by how much the leader focuses on others, also known as conscious leadership. These leaders honor their conviction and mission yet never lose focus of the elements in life that matter.

Read the complete article here. 

We had a wonderful time at the recent webinar on Women Leading Transformative Change in Higher Education with ISEP Study Abroad. Thank you to all who attended this event. If you were unable to watch Live, you can view the recording here: https://lnkd.in/duMcVri

It was an inspiring conversation between women leaders on finding mentors, learning one's strengthens, overcoming imposter syndrome, negotiating salaries, and much more.

We are so excited to welcome to our Volunteer Team Emily Marlton!

Emily Marlton has worked in the Study Abroad Office at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) since 2011. She holds a BS in International Business and a BA in French from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master of International Studies from North Carolina State University (NCSU). Her experience abroad includes studying in France and the Czech Republic, teaching English in primary schools in France, and traveling in Europe and Oceania for both business and pleasure. From 2006 Emily worked in the Study Abroad Office at NCSU until she started at UNC in 2011.

Welcome, Emily!

"Experts who study crisis and leadership say while some aspects of the pandemic transcend any one person’s power, a few key themes have emerged from countries that have contained the virus and kept public trust: a clear messaging campaign absent of false hope or misinformation, as well as the prioritization of science over politics."

Read the complete article here. 

Does anyone remember the 1970s disco era dance called the Hustle?  This is a tune you just can’t get out of your head. And you will feel the same about our recent webinar with Brooke Roberts who walks you through the necessary elements of getting a side business hustle.

Side hustles are often things you are passionate about or have a special skill in. A side hustle is not just a part-time job or something you don’t get paid for. It is something you create to give value to someone else. In the program, Brooke tackles the tough questions about money, types of hustles, and inspires us to be systematic in our approach to creating our own hustle. Don’t forget to take good notes while Brooke tells you all about the four key drivers to a great side hustle (hint: discovery, leads, sales and profits). As a member of The League you can watch the recorded version of this program here.

A BIG congratulations to our Advocate partner The University of Texas at Austin for winning The Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA Association of International Educators.  The award recognizes overall excellence in internationalization efforts as evidenced in mission, strategies, programs, and results. We are so happy to see them receive this well deserved recognition for all of their hard work!