Sarah Lawrence College

10 Critical Abilities and Leadership Competencies

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Between our curriculum, collaborations with faculty and alumni, and experiential learning through internships and volunteer work, Sarah Lawrence College students leave the college as proof of the power of a liberal arts education. The following critical abilities and leadership competencies explain why our recent graduates not only find competitive positions but thrive.

  • Effectively identify greater issues within and outside the community and find meaningful approaches through strategic consideration and planning.

  • Demonstrate professionalism, authenticity, and integrity through written exchanges and digital communication.

  • Articulate and discuss viewpoints, knowledge, and ideas through effective oral communication and openness to other voices.

  • Understand the impact of individual contributions and actions on groups and the larger community.

  • Challenge oneself to unearth creativity and contribute new ideas to address complex problems and create positive change.

  • Recognize strengths and areas for improvement, and strive for continuous growth by pursuing others’ feedback in personal and professional leadership development.

  • Assess and acknowledge one’s own strengths, perspectives, biases, values, and identities to engage with others in the community authentically.

  • Listen, gather ideas, and demonstrate care for others’ contributions while recognizing and considering others’ perspectives, identities, and values.

  • Exhibit integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and diligence by taking initiative, managing time effectively, and demonstrating responsibility to commitments.

  • Cultivate empowering connections, build relationships across networks, and work toward common goals in teams.