The National Society of Leadership & Success

Davenport is excited to be associated with the National Society of Leadership & Success. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters. Be part of a community where like-minded, success-oriented people come together and help each other succeed. Fellow DU students have been selected to join this organization. You can be one of them. 

Students involved in the NSLS should click here for chapter info. Congratulations to the students who were inducted into DU's founding chapter! 

Speaker Series

By tapping into some of current culture's greatest minds, you may find your own destiny. By experiencing inspiration that has changed the life of the speaker delivering the message, you can free yourself from anything that is holding you back. If you haven't heard our National Society of Leadership and Success speakers, you don't know what you're missing. Mark your calendar now, and watch for future speaker events that can change your future.

Winter 2012 Speakers

Linda Papadopoulos - “Learning To Project the Person You Really Are”

• Look in the mirror and like what you see 
• Challenge the beauty myth
• Write your own script
• Increase your attractiveness and likability

As one of the most well-known and respected psychologists working in the UK today, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos has spent 14 years as a research scientist and practicing psychologist. She has been published widely in peer reviewed academic journals in the fields of Psychodermatology, Body Image, Counseling and Medical Psychology. Her most recent book is What Men Say, What Women Hear.

Live Broadcast at Lettinga Grand Rapids- February 7th, 7 pm, Sneden Center Rm 208
Flint - Feb 14th, 2 pm, Rm 204
Warren - Feb 14th, 4pm
Livonia - Feb 14th, 5pm
Saginaw - Feb 15th, 11am, Conference Room
Midland - Feb 15th, 12pm, Rm 112
Lettinga Grand Rapids - Feb 16th, 2pm, Rm 215
Holland - Feb 21st, 3pm, Rm 214 

Kevin Carroll - “Play is Serious Business!”

• Unleash your creative genius
• Discover the value and necessity of play
• Learn life lessons from childhood activities

As an author, speaker and agent for social change, Kevin Carroll has been inspiring individuals to embrace the spirit of play and creativity.  Kevin has trained school children, employees and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to maximize their human potential.  He is the author of the best-selling book What’s Your Red Rubber Ball?! , which focuses on helping individuals discover their dreams.

Live Broadcast at Lettinga Grand Rapids - February 28th, 7pm, Sneden Center Rm 208
Flint - Mar 6th, 2pm, Rm 204
Warren - Mar 6th, 4pm
Midland - Mar 7th, 12pm, Rm 112
Livonia - Mar 6th, 5pm
Saginaw - Mar 8th, 10am
Holland - Mar 6th, 3pm, Rm 214
Lettinga - Mar 8th, 2pm, Rm 215 

Mel Robbins - “How To Get What You Want - In The REAL World"

• Learn how to outsmart your brain
• Set yourself up for success
• Maximize your best resource

Affectionately known as America’s Life Coach, Mel Robbins is a relationship expert, syndicated radio host, author, lawyer and entrepreneur.  She writes a column for Success Magazine and has been seen on television providing advice to millions of people on areas of wellness, health, relationships and careers. She is the author of Stop Saying You’re Fine, Discover A More Powerful You.

Live Broadcast at Lettinga Grand Rapids, March 20th, 7 pm, Rm 020/014
Flint - Mar 27th, 2pm, Rm 204
Holland - Mar 27th, 3pm, Rm 214
Warren - Mar 27th, 4pm
Livonia - Mar 27th, 5pm
Midland - Mar 28th, 12pm, Rm 112
Saginaw - Mar 29th, 2pm
Lettinga - Mar 28th, 2pm, Rm 215

Past Fall 2011 Speakers

Alton Brown - "A Few of the Secrets of My Semi-Moderate Success" 

• Discover the hidden powers within you
• Specialize strategically
• Embrace opportunistic mutation 

As the writer, director, and host of the Food Network show Good Eats, Alton Brown is an expert commentator on Iron Chef America and host of The Next Iron Chef America. He is also the author of several NY Times best-selling cooking how-to books. His most recent publication is Good Eats 3: The Later Years. As Alton Brown says: "Unless you're already rich and famous, you may want to show up for this one".

Al Duncan - "Rise N' Thrive: From Great Potential to Exceptional Performance" 

• Manage stress, pressure and extra responsibilities 
• Discover the skills to lead and grow
• Develop your leadership brand
• Increase your performance

From the moment he was labeled an "at-risk" youth because of living in a sexually abusive and drug addicted home, Al Duncan has managed to rise and thrive, going on to become one of the leading motivational speakers for students around the globe. As the President and CEO of his own company, Al Duncan Enterprises, Al is a successful entrepreneur, award-winning columnistand leadingauthority on youth development and empowerment. He is also an internationally recognized speaker and has presented to over one million young people around the world.

Robert & Kim Kiyosaki - "Why A+ Students Work for C- Students: The Power of Financial Education." 

• Get a financial head start
• Learn the new rules of money
• Avoid the tradition of working for money
• Make money work for you

Robert Kiyosaki is an investor, business man and best-selling author. He is best known as the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad—the #1 personal finance book of all time. His most recent books are Unfair Advantage: The Power of Financial Education and Midas Touch. Kim Kiyosaki is an internationally renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. As a self-made millionaire, Kim's mission has been one of financial education for women. She is the host of a PBS 'Rich Woman' show as well as a columnist for WomanEntrepreneur.com.

*Broadcasts are also shown at other DU campuses. Contact Student Services for more info. You're invited to join us for the next Leadership series broadcast!