Students participating in the Pen Pal program are invited to meet and connect with their pen pals in the FEWs Hub in Filley Hall. Snacks and activities are provided. Pre-registration required.
Leaders need to know themselves to grow themselves – so get to know who YOU are and how to continue growing into the best leadership version of YOU. Dive in to understand how you can best use your leadership style to effect positive change and leadership in your organization.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
In this high-energy, interactive session, professional speaker and leadership expert Patty Hendrickson will help you discover your natural leadership gifts and explore The Leadership Starter Kit. We won’t just talk about leadership. We’ll experience it. You’ll meet at least seven new people; cheer for yourself and others; enjoy at least one competitive event; and learn at least four leadership tools to use right away.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
This workshop led by leadership expert and professional speaker Rhett Laubach is full of tangible, start-using-today techniques on how to set and achieve your educational, personal and career goals. Rhett’s presentation style is highly-engaging and his GREAT strategy for goal setting will serve you for many years to come.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Growth doesn’t happen inside your comfort zone — but that doesn’t mean it has to hurt. This high-energy, humor-filled workshop invites participants to challenge the way they think about effort, mistakes, and progress. Through interactive moments, storytelling, and practical takeaways, attendees will explore how a growth mindset transforms setbacks into stepping stones and turns “I can’t” into “I’m not there yet.” Expect laughter, reflection, and real-world application — not lectures. This session blends insight with engagement, leaving participants encouraged, energized, and equipped to stretch with confidence. Because growth should challenge you…but it doesn’t have to sideline you.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Leaders need to know themselves to grow themselves – so get to know who YOU are and how to continue growing into the best leadership version of YOU. Dive in to understand how you can best use your leadership style to effect positive change and leadership in your organization.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
In this high-energy, interactive session, professional speaker and leadership expert Patty Hendrickson will help you discover your natural leadership gifts and explore The Leadership Starter Kit. We won’t just talk about leadership. We’ll experience it. You’ll meet at least seven new people; cheer for yourself and others; enjoy at least one competitive event; and learn at least four leadership tools to use right away.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
This workshop led by leadership expert and professional speaker Rhett Laubach is full of tangible, start-using-today techniques on how to set and achieve your educational, personal and career goals. Rhett’s presentation style is highly-engaging and his GREAT strategy for goal setting will serve you for many years to come.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Growth doesn’t happen inside your comfort zone — but that doesn’t mean it has to hurt. This high-energy, humor-filled workshop invites participants to challenge the way they think about effort, mistakes, and progress. Through interactive moments, storytelling, and practical takeaways, attendees will explore how a growth mindset transforms setbacks into stepping stones and turns “I can’t” into “I’m not there yet.” Expect laughter, reflection, and real-world application — not lectures. This session blends insight with engagement, leaving participants encouraged, energized, and equipped to stretch with confidence. Because growth should challenge you…but it doesn’t have to sideline you.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Yep, actions are more powerful than words. In this high-energy and interactive session, professional speaker and leadership expert Patty Hendrickson will help you discover what really motivates you and how to naturally tap into other people’s motivational forces to get things done. We’ll meet in small groups and explore servant leadership and how it impacts both our world and you personally. You’ll meet at least nine new people; learn at least four leadership truth bombs; and maybe even win an awesome prize.
Thursday March 26, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Join Laila Down, former National FFA Officer, as she acknowledges the real weight you carry while juggling school, work, activities, and expectations. This session offers practical tools to help you manage stress, care for your body, and stay grounded in who you are when everything feels like it’s demanding more. You’ll leave with habits you can use right away to show up healthier, more focused, and more confident each day—because strong leaders don’t ignore the load, they learn how to carry it well.
Thursday March 26, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Leadership isn’t learned by reading about it. It’s learned by trying it, adjusting it, and occasionally laughing at how it went the first time. In The Leadership Lab, participants experiment with communication, decision-making, and teamwork in a hands-on, engaging environment where mistakes aren’t failures, they’re data. Expect interaction, reflection, and practical takeaways participants can use immediately in school, work, or life. No lectures. No lab coats. No complicated formulas.
Thursday March 26, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Your body speaks louder than your words — and great leaders know how to use it. Join this hands‑on workshop where you’ll uncover the hidden messages behind posture, expressions, gestures, and tone. Through movement challenges, partner activities, and real FFA‑style scenarios, you’ll learn how to communicate with confidence, read the room like a pro, and level up your presence.
Thursday March 26, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
The Virtual Reality Tour Comedy Hypnosis Show is a show where the volunteers and the audience are held spellbound as they are taken on a lifelike mental vacation using the power of hypnosis and their minds. The show will make you laugh so hard that TEARS WILL RUN DOWN YOUR FACE!
Thursday March 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT Embassy Suites1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Your body speaks louder than your words — and great leaders know how to use it. Join this hands‑on workshop where you’ll uncover the hidden messages behind posture, expressions, gestures, and tone. Through movement challenges, partner activities, and real FFA‑style scenarios, you’ll learn how to communicate with confidence, read the room like a pro, and level up your presence.
Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Yep, actions are more powerful than words. In this high-energy and interactive session, professional speaker and leadership expert Patty Hendrickson will help you discover what really motivates you and how to naturally tap into other people’s motivational forces to get things done. We’ll meet in small groups and explore servant leadership and how it impacts both our world and you personally. You’ll meet at least nine new people; learn at least four leadership truth bombs; and maybe even win an awesome prize.
Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Join Laila Down, former National FFA Officer, as she acknowledges the real weight you carry while juggling school, work, activities, and expectations. This session offers practical tools to help you manage stress, care for your body, and stay grounded in who you are when everything feels like it’s demanding more. You’ll leave with habits you can use right away to show up healthier, more focused, and more confident each day—because strong leaders don’t ignore the load, they learn how to carry it well.
Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Leadership isn’t learned by reading about it. It’s learned by trying it, adjusting it, and occasionally laughing at how it went the first time. In The Leadership Lab, participants experiment with communication, decision-making, and teamwork in a hands-on, engaging environment where mistakes aren’t failures, they’re data. Expect interaction, reflection, and practical takeaways participants can use immediately in school, work, or life. No lectures. No lab coats. No complicated formulas.
Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
The Virtual Reality Tour Comedy Hypnosis Show is a show where the volunteers and the audience are held spellbound as they are taken on a lifelike mental vacation using the power of hypnosis and their minds. The show will make you laugh so hard that TEARS WILL RUN DOWN YOUR FACE!
Thursday March 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT Embassy Suites1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508
"Make It a Habit" is a practical leadership workshop for high school FFA members that focuses on building daily habits that lead to long-term success. Through real stories, humor, and relatable examples, students learn how small choices shape character, discipline beats motivation, and consistency builds trust—on the team, in the chapter, and at home. This session gives students simple, actionable tools they can use immediately in their leadership roles, SAE projects, and everyday life to become the kind of leader others can count on.
Thursday March 26, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
This high-energy, highly-interactive message will encourage, inspire and challenge students to use their influence for good. Students discover the joys of being a positive leader who knows how to help, serve and support others. The students will experience a session they will love in the moment while learning lessons that will stick with them for a long time.
Thursday March 26, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Join Laila Down, former National FFA Officer, as she acknowledges the real weight you carry while juggling school, work, activities, and expectations. This session offers practical tools to help you manage stress, care for your body, and stay grounded in who you are when everything feels like it’s demanding more. You’ll leave with habits you can use right away to show up healthier, more focused, and more confident each day—because strong leaders don’t ignore the load, they learn how to carry it well.
Thursday March 26, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
In this workshop we will identify the TOP 3 things that leaders do when embracing "HARD THINGS" in their teams, organizations and relationships. These applicable skills will help elevate your ability to LEAD others! Be prepared for a hands-on experience that will get you ready and willing to embrace the challenges that await all leaders.
Thursday March 26, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
"And Then Some" is a high-energy leadership workshop that challenges high school FFA members to move beyond the minimum and lead with extra effort, intention, and pride. Through engaging stories and real-world examples, students discover how small acts of initiative, preparation, and follow-through set great leaders apart in their chapter, their SAE projects, and their future careers. This session challenges students to ask a straightforward question—what does "and then some" look like here?—and equips them to become leaders known for going above and beyond, even when no one is keeping score.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
How to Land Your Dream Job is about how to intentionally move closer to reaching your career goals. The tips and techniques are based on proven career achievement strategies. The tangible, applicable lessons range from networking ideas to time management tools to relationship alignment moves.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
This is a direct application presentation of how to embrace the hard conversations. Did you know that you don't have to dodge difficult conversations? In fact, the best leaders embrace them and gain trust and authority when complete. Curious, let Dustin help you help others.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
"Be Your Best" is a motivating leadership workshop that challenges high school FFA members to take ownership of who they are becoming—on the stage, in the classroom, and in everyday life. Through real stories and practical examples, students learn how effort, attitude, and choices matter long before titles or awards do, and they are introduced to a clear, practical five-step model they can use to make better decisions and consistently perform at a higher level. This session encourages members to focus on growth over comparison, character over recognition, and doing their best even when the spotlight isn't on, equipping them with tools they can apply immediately in their leadership roles, SAE projects, and future careers.
Friday March 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
How to Land Your Dream Job is about how to intentionally move closer to reaching your career goals. The tips and techniques are based on proven career achievement strategies. The tangible, applicable lessons range from networking ideas to time management tools to relationship alignment moves.
Friday March 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
This is a direct application presentation of how to embrace the hard conversations. Did you know that you don't have to dodge difficult conversations? In fact, the best leaders embrace them and gain trust and authority when complete. Curious, let Dustin help you help others.
Friday March 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
