<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><i>Message sent on behalf of LEAD</i></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">_</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dear Colleagues,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Are you ready to elevate your leadership journey? Applications are now open for UC Riverside’s </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lead.ucr.edu/certificate-program__;!!OLyWHuc!Req3fYocRj4j6jTfOBNTIk4XrDZXaVfo6FmfLbEqCKf2khoHAIgPdkbYnuGaIphaIjdCN5Po6ztyT1E36Sx8$" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">LEAD Certificate Program</span></b></a><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">a <strong>free, two-year professional development opportunity</strong> designed to build confident, strategic, and self-aware leaders across campus.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Through LEAD, you will:<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-left:47.25pt"><u></u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><u></u><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Develop Self-Awareness</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Uncover your leadership strengths and growth areas through Franklin Covey courses, DiSC assessment, and interactive eLearning modules.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-left:47.25pt"><u></u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><u></u><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lead Strategically</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Learn to think critically, inspire innovation, and achieve lasting results using <em>The 6 Critical Practices of Leading a Team.</em><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-left:47.25pt"><u></u><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><u></u><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Commit to Growth</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Engage in reflection, feedback, and applied learning to strengthen your leadership impact.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This blended program combines online learning and live virtual sessions, offering a hands-on experience that connects theory to real workplace impact. Participants will meet monthly for the <strong>LEAD R’Ship Series</strong>, featuring guest speakers, cohort discussions, and opportunities to apply new concepts directly to their roles (</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lead.ucr.edu/certificate-program__;!!OLyWHuc!Req3fYocRj4j6jTfOBNTIk4XrDZXaVfo6FmfLbEqCKf2khoHAIgPdkbYnuGaIphaIjdCN5Po6ztyT1E36Sx8$" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">click here for details</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">). <u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">After completing Year One, you’ll apply your skills in a <strong>capstone project</strong>, presenting your work to the LEAD Executive Board and campus community.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📅</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <strong>Apply by Friday, December 19^th </strong> to be part of the next LEAD cohort (</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6EKxu7fx3n52MS__;!!OLyWHuc!Req3fYocRj4j6jTfOBNTIk4XrDZXaVfo6FmfLbEqCKf2khoHAIgPdkbYnuGaIphaIjdCN5Po6ztyT3aGtMAp$" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">click here</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">).<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">💰</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <strong>No cost</strong> to participate! This opportunity is fully sponsored for UCR staff.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Don’t miss your chance to grow, connect, and LEAD the way!</span></p><p><br></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Best,</div><div style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Selina Hernandez</b><font color="#000000"> (she/her/ella)</font><br><font color="#000000">Director of Marketing & Communications</font><br><font color="#000000">UCR </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Staff</span><font color="#000000"> </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Assembly</span><br><i><a href="mailto:Selina.Hernandez@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><font>Selina.Hernandez@</font>ucr.edu</font></a><font color="#000000">| 951.827.0135</font></i></div><div style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#6fa8dc"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHYDb8eIJ$" title="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Web</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facebook.com/ucrsa__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHeTxfV4c$" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Facebook</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://twitter.com/ucrsa__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHUtDOjjl$" title="https://twitter.com/ucrsa" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Twitter</a>  | <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bit.ly/ucrsa-youtube__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHZnGPQNn$" title="https://bit.ly/ucrsa-youtube" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">YouTube</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/ucrstaffassembly/__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHWvZqImn$" title="https://www.instagram.com/ucrstaffassembly/" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Instagram</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ucr-staff-assembly/__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHdBo_lt2$" title="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ucr-staff-assembly/" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></div></div></div></div></div>