Leadership

Fred Manske, Jr. defines leadership in the following way:  “The ultimate leader is one who is willing to develop people to the point that they eventually surpass him or her in knowledge and ability.”  Leadership is hands-down the number one key to success in life.  The qualities of leadership transcend any organization or social institution, and are indeed the common thread of success in all facets of life, from the top of an organization to the bottom, from your professional life to your personal life, in friendship and in marriage, in parenthood and in the community.  Greek Life offers unmatched opportunities to develop the leadership skills necessary to be successful in college and in life beyond graduation.  Students learn the principles and skills of quality leadership through a variety leadership positions in their chapter and in the Greek community.

Leadership in Action

• Fraternity and sorority members hold the top leadership positions in approximately 30% of the Recognized Student Organzations (RSO) at Emporia State.
• The majority of fraternity and sorority members are involved in at least one other RSO on campus.
• Nearly half of the students taking classes in or enrolled in ESU's Leadership Minor are fraternity and sorority members.

New members participating in team- and community-building activities at the New Member Institute	IFC and PHA officers teaching each other about effective leadership at the IFC/PHA leadership retreat
IFC officers reviewing policies at the IFC/PHA leadership retreat	PHA officers discussing core values at the IFC/PHA leadership retreat

Last Updated July 15, 2009