For Student Leaders
Running a newsroom and running a student org take the same skill.
For RAs, club presidents, student government, and honor societies — the leadership lessons Carol learned managing a newsroom, a press office, and a crisis.
What She Teaches Student Leaders
Five leadership habits, built under real pressure.
01
Decide Fast, Explain Later
Carol learned to make the call in the seconds she had — then explain her reasoning afterward. Student leaders face the same trade-off during every event, crisis, and deadline.
02
Manage People You Didn't Choose
Newsrooms and student orgs both run on people you’re assigned, not people you pick. Carol built a 600-journalist network out of relationships, not authority.
03
Build the Thing That Doesn't Exist Yet
Carol built her organization’s first social media presence and first video program from nothing. Most student leadership roles ask for exactly that kind of initiative.
04
Represent the Group, Not Just Yourself
As a spokesperson, every word Carol said was heard as the organization’s position. Student leaders carry that same weight the moment they speak for a club, team, or dorm.
05
Stay Steady When It's Not Going Well
Carol led communications through a national financial crisis. She teaches students what composure under pressure actually looks like — and how to practice it before they need it.
"Leadership isn't the title. It's what you do in the ten seconds before you answer a hard question."
Carol Kaplan
Great for leadership retreats, RA training, and honor society programming.
Carol can tailor this talk to your specific student leadership group and the challenges they’re facing this year.
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