Every OLEADS attendee comes for a different reason, whether they would like to understand more about leadership in general, improve a specific leadership trait, or improve their understand of their own wellness and work-life balance.

New this year!!!

  • Door Prizes (awarded on the second day) 
  • Two Category 3 VBMA Points (attending both days)

Goals

  • Challenge by choice
  • Identify areas of your leadership experience you would like to improve
  • Find your confidence through self-awareness
  • Servant leadership: Social awareness and communication
  • Lead from where you stand
  • Resilience: Coping mechanisms for stress and happiness
  • Understand your own wellness and how to improve and maintain a healthy balance
  • Have fun!

Testimonials

"I learned crucial communication skills that have made me a better speaker and leader. I have also developed more active listening skills that allow me to make a deeper connection to those I communicate with." - Student CVM 2018

"OLEADS is a very interesting opportunity for students and professionals. I learned that communication is important in a clinical setting. I believe that the students who attended are much more prepared to manage difficult communication between clients and colleges."  - Professional CVM 2018

"It was nice watching the study body come together to help teach each other and practice new skills." - Student CVM 2018

"OLEADS brings everything into perspective and reminds us that everyone at the veterinary school has similar desires and life goals.  It reminded me that there is no 'them' and 'us' but rather a community of incredible individuals that wish to increase the health and welfare of animals across the globe."- Student CVM 2013

"OLEADS ROCKS! It's a great opportunity to get to know peers and professors outside of class- and it's fun!" -Student CVM of 2015

"I have to say I was skeptical at first. Sometimes I think I am too cool for silly icebreakers and games, but something about OLEADS was different. Very different. The people around me made me comfortable in being vulnerable. I was able to open up, take baby steps out of my comfort zone, and ultimately grow as a person. And what a refreshing, meaningful experience that was. This is not just a weekend about leadership. This is a weekend about improving ourselves so that we can improve others around us. I saw the transformation in myself and in my group members, and I am proud of all of us for giving OLEADS a chance." - OLEADS 2015 attendee 

"Never before have I had so much fun and laughed so hard with my professors, breathing become secondary!" -Student CVM 2013