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The LDI offers cutting-edge, customized, evidence-based leadership development programs.

10/28/2026

A year-end check-in can be as simple as asking your team what's working, what's not and what's needed.
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Want help planning that conversation? Get our free one-page guide here: https://lsumail2-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jvelez9_lsu_edu/IQDAgReXKb-aS4sF8swMn2XQAcaKz3s3Pb0UFHW8z0qQPVA?e=SB9by2
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10/27/2026

"If I trust my leader and I have a good relationship with them… then I am willing to go for the team."
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Lacy shared that idea from relational cohesion theory, which connects trust in a leader to better performance and to people staying longer.
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QCT1U0UvV6FwLjpCi55b
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10/26/2026

Some of the scariest things in the workplace aren't what you might expect.
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As Halloween approaches, we're taking a closer look at the spooky work habits that can quietly impact our productivity, collaboration, and overall effectiveness as leaders.
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Whether it's the perfectionism monster keeping us from moving forward or the curse of the never-ending to-do list leaving us overwhelmed, these habits can prevent us from reaching our full potential.
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At the LSU Leadership Development Institute, we believe effective leadership begins with self-awareness and intentional growth. By recognizing unproductive habits, setting realistic expectations, and establishing healthy boundaries, we can create more productive and supportive work environments.
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This Halloween, we're challenging you to break the spell on the habits holding you back.
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What's one spooky work habit you're working to overcome?
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10/23/2026

Meet Graham Trainor, an intern at the LSU Leadership Development Institute team!
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A Baton Rouge native, Graham is pursuing a degree in Leadership and Human Resource Development at LSU, with plans to graduate in December 2026.
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Graham joined LDI to gain hands-on experience while contributing to initiatives that support communities across Louisiana. His interest in leadership development reflects his commitment to learning, growing, and making a meaningful impact.
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Beyond his work and studies, Graham enjoys expressing his creativity through music and improv. He plays the drums and serves as Vice President of ImprovLSU.
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We're excited to have Graham on our team and look forward to seeing his continued growth!
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10/21/2026

What brings us happiness at work? Dr. Parry shared with us two types we can be mindful of.

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Type one happiness is that feeling when we have a warm glazed donut. It feels great right away, but it may lead to a sugar crash. Type two is when we go out jogging in the morning. We may be sleepy for the first few minutes, but as it wakes us up, it gets us ready for the rest of the day.

So how do we apply this at work? Some people feel happiest when someone recognizes their work right away. Others feel happiest when they watch their effort turn into something over time. Both are valid, and it helps to know which one motivates each person on your team.

10/20/2026

A 10-minute walk at the start of a meeting may help your team think more clearly. Have you tried this?
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This is was an idea presented by Dr. Parry, on Episode 9 of Teams That Win, which is out now. Hailey Parry is Assistant Professor in the LSU School of Kinesiology, and shared that walking gets blood and oxygen flowing, and the brain gets the fuel it needs for work that await us. She suggests bringing a collaborator along and using the walk to brainstorm.
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She and Lacy Dicharry, our Senior Director, also talk about why feedback can feel personal at first, and what the best mentors do when someone makes a mistake.
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Listen now:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QCT1U0UvV6FwLjpCi55b
YouTube: https://youtu.be/LRPbQ4egM4Q
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If you'd like support building habits that help your team do its best work, complete our contact form so we can connect soon:
https://www.lsu.edu/ldi/contact.php
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10/16/2026

Meet Enock Kariuki, an intern with the LSU Leadership Development Institute!
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Enock is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University, along with a minor in Business Administration, and is set to graduate in December 2026.
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Enock chose to intern with LDI because our mission to connect leadership expertise with practitioners across every field aligns with the kind of HR professional he hopes to become. Through his internship, he is gaining hands on experience in an organization focused on creating meaningful change while continuing to strengthen his skills as both a professional and an individual.
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Outside of LDI, Enock serves as the VP of Social Relations for LSU’s SHRM chapter. He is also bilingual and a big NBA fan.
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We’re excited to have Enock on the LDI team and look forward to being part of his continued growth!
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10/16/2026

Delegation is necessary, but it can feel exhausting when it's time to teach someone else the work we do.
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We understand this completely, and our team of coaches talks about it every week. On Episode 6 of Teams That Win, Lacy Dicharry, our Senior Director, named the biggest myth she sees people buy into: that we have no time. She compares a team to a system: "If we put too much pressure on one part of the system, it's going to break. And that's going to impact everything else."
October is National Work and Family Month, a good time to look at how you spread work across your team, so everyone, including you, has time left for family at the end of the day.
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As Lacy shared, the first step is understanding the person you're teaching: "If I can understand what is their motivation, what brings them to the table, why are they here, that is fuel. That is fuel for them to want to learn and want to do more."
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You can listen to the episode now:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QCT1U0UvV6FwLjpCi55b
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
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If you'd like support helping your team share the load, complete our contact form so we can connect soon:
https://www.lsu.edu/ldi/contact.php
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10/14/2026

Every meeting has a different purpose.
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We may all be working toward the same goal, but how we direct groups vs individuals and hold space affects how people feel around us. That's why leaders benefit from deciding ahead of time which topics belong where.
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Use team meetings for decisions, progress, and wins that involve everyone. Save one-on-ones for individual progress, personalized feedback, and developmental conversations that require more tact and individual attention.
Project Aristotle, Google's research on effective teams, found that team members work better together when they understand their roles and how their work contributes to shared goals.
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If you'd like support building meeting habits like these with your team, the LSU Leadership Development Institute (LDI) is here to help! Visit the link below to share more about your organization so we can connect soon.
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https://www.lsu.edu/ldi/contact.php
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10/13/2026

Role clarity can seem like an obvious topic, but many of us have had moments at work where we've asked ourselves, "What is it that I do here?" or "Who do I go to with questions?"
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When roles and purpose aren't clear, trust becomes much harder to build. As Lacy Dicharry, our Senior Director, puts it, "In the absence of clear information, we make up stories." On Episode 4 of Teams That Win, she and Natasha Simoneaux, our Business & Operations Manager, talk about why clarity is a baseline for trust.
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You can listen to the episode now:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22QCT1U0UvV6FwLjpCi55b
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
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If your team is clarifying roles before the new year, complete our contact form so we can connect soon:
https://www.lsu.edu/ldi/contact.php
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Suite 206, Louisiana Emerging Technology Center
Baton Rouge, LA
70808

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12255783806

Website

http://www.lsu.edu/ldi

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