Author: Jen Knox Shanahan, MFA

From balancing cultural expectations to building confidence through self-reflection, Emily Gu shares how authenticity, resilience, and leadership have shaped her personal and professional journey.

Working with your team to foster more creative problem solving and establish trust is well worth the time.

Graduating senior Nasser Tahat shares insights on the importance of vulnerability in leadership, building strong relationships, and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth.

Resilience takes practice, but it is not a superpower.

Ohio State student Nicole Kuan shares how she found her place in the Buckeye community, the skills she’s developed through the Dean’s Leadership Academy, and her advice for aspiring young leaders.