Leadership is for everyone, especially students striving to succeed in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you’re excelling in biology, scoring the next goal, solving complex equations, or experimenting in the lab, leadership is the key to transforming your ideas into action and achieving your goals. Being a student means navigating group projects, influencing peers, and taking the initiative to stand out. Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on challenges, you’ll learn the skills to inspire teams, solve problems creatively, and communicate with confidence.
Expected learning outcomes
- Discover your leadership potential: Understand how leadership plays a critical role in succeeding academically and personally, whether in class, on the field, or in extracurricular activities
- Bring your ideas to life: Learn to take your creative ideas and turn them into impactful actions that help you stand out and achieve your goals
- Master teamwork and influence: Build skills to lead group projects, motivate peers, and positively influence others in school and beyond
- Solve challenges with creativity: Develop innovative problem-solving strategies to overcome obstacles and inspire progress in your academic and personal endeavors
- Communicate like a leader: Gain confidence in presenting your ideas, inspiring peers, and building trust through clear and persuasive communication
Instructor: Wayne Tarken
Wayne Tarken, SPHR, is a teacher, business coach, and HR leader with a proven track record of helping leaders of all ages achieve transformative results. With experience advising Fortune 500 companies like IBM, Comcast, and Johnson & Johnson, Wayne specializes in HR frameworks, executive coaching, and educational and leadership initiatives. As an affiliated faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, he co-developed the "Developing the Agile Leader" course, blending academic insights with practical applications. Passionate about shaping future leaders, Wayne extends his expertise to teaching high school students, equipping them with critical skills to navigate emerging challenges and build successful futures. Wayne combines his expertise with a commitment to fostering resilience and growth in leaders, backed by an MBA in HR management and a BA in economics from Temple University.
