Mays Leadership Conference 2025
Join us for an immersive leadership development experience on Saturday, April 12, at the Norcom Conference Center in Texas A&M’s Wayne Roberts ’85 Building. Designed for sophomore- through senior-level Mays Business School students with demonstrated leadership experience, this one-day conference will transform your leadership skills and propel your personal and professional growth.
Why Attend?
- Gain invaluable insights from industry leaders and academic experts
- Develop practical leadership skills through interactive sessions
- Network with fellow student leaders and professionals
- Engage in experiential learning activities
- Hone your authentic leadership style grounded in Aggie Core Values
Conference Schedule
Saturday, April 12
8:15 – 9 a.m. | Welcome Breakfast and Check-In
9 – 10:30 a.m. | Myer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Session – Learn and reflect on your individual preferences and strengths
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break
10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Lunch and Networking – Continue discussions over a catered lunch
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Leadership Panel Session – Learn about leadership from a panel of experts
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | ChallengeWorks Experience – Engage in interactive leadership activities and team challenges
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Reflection Break
2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Career Center Leadership Session – Learn how to leverage your leadership experience into your resume and LinkedIn
Featured Speakers
Experience leadership insights directly from experts and top executives at leading corporations.
Myer-Briggs Type Indicator Expert: Christine Gravelle Ph.D., Bradely Burroughs, and Emma Bianchi
During this interactive session, facilitators will guide you through your MBTI results, helping you understand and interpret how your MBTI type influences communication, work styles, relationships, and personal growth. The session will involve discussions and activities designed to help you better understand your individual strengths and preferences when working with others.
Leadership Panel Session: Leadership discussion featuring:
- Cady Auckerman, Chief of Staff — Texas A&M College of Medicine
- Dr. Tearney Woodruff, Assistant Professor — Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
- Josh Brown, Director — Student Activities
- Taylor Henderson, Director — Reliant Student Experience Office at Mays Business School
Interactive Experience: ChallengeWorks
Put theory into practice through an engaging experiential learning session led by ChallengeWorks facilitators. Through hands-on activities, you’ll:
- Examine group dynamics and team effectiveness
- Develop strategic problem-solving capabilities
- Practice real-world leadership scenarios
- Build confidence in decision-making
- Create actionable plans for continued growth
