Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy 2022-2023 Competencies
This year, the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy will focus on the following 6 competencies. These competencies are adapted from Dr. Corey Seemiller's research. More information about Dr. Seemiller's Student Leadership Competencies is available here. Additionally, you can visit GVSU's online library to review the Student Leadership Competency handbook.
Responsibility for Personal Behavior
Taking responsibility for one's own actions
Empathy
Attempting to experience the feelings and thoughts of others in a particular situation
Receiving Feedback
Considering thoughts and opinions from others in order to develop competencies and increase effectiveness
Providing Feedback
Offering critiques, confirmations, and/or advice to help others
Advocating for a Point of View
Delivering information in an influential, yet respectful, manner in order to convey an opinion or stance
Power Dynamics
Identifying and effectively navigating power structures in groups and organizations