Lamar Leadership Studies: The Leadership Portfolio Completion Certificate
The Leadership Portfolio is an ongoing reflection of the individual accomplishments, skills, activities, programs, and other related experiences that have contributed to your leadership studies at Lamar University. Your portfolio should include a section for each of the items in the Table of Contents. Each section should be clearly labeled with a distinct header. Page breaks should be used to clearly mark the beginning and end of each section. While we encourage you to be creative, the portfolio should look professional. This portfolio must be completed by your last semester.
What’s included in my Leadership Portfolio?
Table of Contents
- Personal Mission Statement (Developed in MGMT 3311 Leadership Essentials)
- Resume / CV (AASC 3301 and Career Center)
Your resume should sum up all your relevant experiences, coursework, jobs, workshops, and volunteering opportunities. It is important to have a strong resume that highlights your leadership abilities and experience.
- A Personal Brand Statement (Developed in LEAD 4310 Personal Brand Reputation and Trust)
A brand statement is a concise, powerful summary that captures who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to the table. It is like an elevator pitch for your professional identity, designed to communicate your strengths and purpose to employers, colleagues, or anyone else in your life, Think of it as the headline of your resume or LinkedIn profile, but with a bit more personality and focus.
Typically, a brand statement is 1-2 sentences long and answers three key questions:
- Who are you? (Your role, expertise, or identity)
- What do you do? (Your skills or what you deliver or specialize in?) What things make you different from others?
- Why does it matter? (The impact or value you provide) Why do
- others like working with you?
- Compilation of reflective memos/essays from all your Leadership Courses (Need at least four essays)
Your reflective essay should include:
- A summary of the experience
- A reflection on how this experience increased your knowledge of leadership.
- A reflection on how this experience changed your view of leadership.
- One key thing you took away from the experience.
- List all Leadership/Technical Knowledge Certificates and Honors
- Leadership Growth Essay (Developed in LEAD 4330 Leader Coaching - 2 pages)
- What is the most important result that you want to achieve? (Discipline 1)
- What habits, fundamentals, and systems do you need to set you up for success? What are some of the strategic bets of your plan that will make all the difference in achieving success? How will you know if it is time to revisit your process and adjust? (Discipline 2)
- How will you find ways to stay engaged and motivated in your journey, knowing that dedication will pay off in the long run? (Discipline 3)
- How will you stay fully accountable and committed to your journey, knowing that each step brings you closer to achieving excellence? (Discipline 4)
How can I send my Leadership Portfolio to earn a Lamar Leadership Portfolio Completion Certificate?
In the final semester of your Leadership Studies degree, submit a hard copy of your Leadership portfolio to the Leadership Studies Office at Lamar University. Your portfolio is reviewed for content, organization, formatting, and grammar. You must include every item listed above in the Table of Contents. If corrections or additions are needed, you will be asked to edit the portfolio and resubmit it before receiving your certificate of completion.