This presentation was delivered to the Residence Life staff at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth on January 21, 2010 and goes over what it takes to have Catalytic Contact with their students and be an excellent RA.

1. Catalytic Leadership A New Leadership Perspective Presented by: Ed Cabellon, LTE Consulting January 21, 2010 UMASS Dartmouth

2. Ed Dad Boss Coach RA

4. How will you leave your mark on this earth?

6. Truth #1: Not everyone is going to like you… Get Over It. Truth #2: You won’t always get what you want… DEAL. Truth #3: No one can transform your life like you can… Don’t wait for someone else to do it for you! Truth #4: You’re going to FAIL, a lot. Stop trying to be PERFECT. Truth #5: You are not in complete control… stop acting like you are! Truth #6: Someone else will always have more than you. Truth #7: There may be no tomorrow… so make the most of today.

8. Why Did You Become an RA?

9. What characteristics make a model RA?

10. AGREE DISAGREE

11. What are the keys to success in Residence Life?

12. Do you ever have days where you feel like this?

13. Do you ever have days where you feel like this?

15. What do you believe in? What do you stand for?

16. Foundation: What is your defining value? Door: How do people see you? Window: How do you want to be seen? Attic: Something you hide/keep to yourself? Chimney: Relieve Stress? Sky/Clouds: Dreams?

17. Take the Next Step!

28. Turn your RA experience into an adventure!

29. Catalytic Leadership A New Leadership Perspective Presented by: Ed Cabellon, LTE Consulting January 21, 2010 UMASS Dartmouth