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Buckle up for a cross-section of observations and 'hot takes' and insights fueled by tough conversations and real relationships. Consider these our “shared note” reminders to simply do better.

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From the Stage
Harriette Baker Harriette Baker

From the Stage

From the Stage is a shared thought or hot take from a Partner in The Hart Collective addressing the state of student programming and what we should consider when planning and executing programs that are aimed at captivating an audience and creating lasting change.

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Love is a Leadership Skill
Harriette Baker Harriette Baker

Love is a Leadership Skill

If we want to create organizations where people feel valued, respected, and inspired, we must embrace love as a leadership skill. And for those of us committed to developing healthier communities, whether on campuses, within fraternities or sororities, in teams and committees, in workplaces, or in our neighborhoods, leading with love isn’t just powerful. It’s necessary.

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So You Bombed Your First Chapter Meeting
Harriette Baker Harriette Baker

So You Bombed Your First Chapter Meeting

Being prepared not only allows you to stick to the script, but it also affords you the ability to go off script too! Sometimes as a comedian, you have to respond to something that happened in the moment - someone in the front row has an obnoxious laugh, someone in the back shouts something out, a drink is spilled, the mic cuts out - Preparation allows you to respond to these things, which builds a stronger connection between performer and audience - or in your case between president and chapter. 

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