Where GLO Skills are Used Today
About GLO
Leadership is expected at every stage, from job recruitment to promotions, yet schools don’t teach us what that means or how to do it well.
At GLO, we believe leadership can be learned. Since 2012, we’ve trained 2000+ passionate students like you with a step-by-step framework to inspire teams, execute projects, and amplify your impact at work and in the community.
At our 2-day workshop, you’ll be split into small groups of 8. You’ll learn tactical steps to set visions, hire teams, run meetings, and delegate tasks – coached by counselors who have used these exact skills to manage teams, launch companies, and lead community change.
Berkeley Counselors
Each small group is led by accomplished GLO alumni who've applied these skills in real careers, internships, and leadership roles.
Teddy Liaw is the CEO of NexRep, one of the largest at-home call center platforms in America. Teddy also founded Global Leadership Organization, an international nonprofit devoted to providing leadership development programs with ~50 programs worldwide and ~2000 alumni.
He was appointed by CA Governor Newsom onto his CA Governor's Entrepreneur Task Force. He was formerly National President of Chairman of Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL), founded Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP). He attended UC Berkeley, doubling in Business Administration and Ethnic Studies. At Berkeley, he was the student government President, and he founded several organizations including Asian American Association (AAA) and Project SMILE.
Emily Chen is an engineering manager for camera hardware design at Apple pioneering the next generation of iPhone cameras. She is our GLO President and has been a counselor and board member since 2014. Emily embraces the philosophy that service and giving back is a lifestyle - she is passionate about bringing GLO to communities to help them grow and heighten their social impact.
She graduated from UC Berkeley, studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. At Berkeley, Emily served as an ASUC Senator for UC Berkeley’s student government and President of the Taiwanese American Student Association and East Asian Union.
Leo leads Partnerships at Base Power, a unicorn energy startup with a mission to make electricity more affordable and reliable for everyone. Prior to that, he was a Consultant at Bain & Company for 4 years with a focus in energy, climate tech and private equity.
Leo graduated from UC Berkeley with degrees in Data Science, Economics and Business. In college, Leo was the President of Venture Strategy Solutions, a Berkeley student-run organization that provides consulting services to high-growth startups in the US. He co-founded GLO’s Berkeley Chapter in 2018 and now serves on GLO’s executive Board.
The 2-day Curriculum
This is not a “sit around and listen” weekend. You will learn by practicing these skills in small groups using real-world examples. Our certified counselors will give you live feedback to ensure you are ready to take these skills back to your teams:
Deliver inspiring & memorable visions
5 things to give your team the “why” behind what you’re all working on. Your teams will naturally prioritize your projects if there is a clear purpose and impact – especially if it’s bold.
Set goals and objectives
Break down your vision into manageable, actionable checkpoints to focus your team on what matters.
Building a team of superstars
The success of any project hinges on the quality of the team behind it. Know what to prioritize for a well-balanced yet high-performing squad.
How to manage meetings efficiently
Gone are the days of long, draining meetings. A 7-step pre-meeting checklist to make your meetings engaging, on-topic and on-time.
Brainstorming & decision making
5-step process to make group decisions in a matter of minutes as opposed to hours – while keeping everyone happy and involved.
Delegating tasks
The smallest of tasks can derail a large project. 3 key phrases to get your team to happily volunteer for all tasks, even the undesirable ones such as “taking out the trash after the event”!
Project management
Simulate an entire project from idea to execution. 6 actions to make sure no tasks get missed and everyone gets their work done on time.
Registration information
November 15-16
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
UC Berkeley
The GLO Summit is for you if you:
- Want to show measurable leadership impact to future employers
- Are a leading a student organization that serves the community
- Have a startup or nonprofit idea and want the confidence to lead it
- Want to meet other driven, community-minded leaders
- Oct 12 @ 11:59pm PT: Complete the Application below
- Oct 14-19: 15-minute virtual interview [invite-only]
- Oct 26 @ 11:50pm PT: Confirm registration and purchase your ticket [invite-only]
General Admission: $120
For group discounts, please reach out to summit@gloleadership.org
13 Years of Impact
Young Leaders Trained
across the Globe
at UC Berkeley
Hear from past attendees
“I attended the GLO leadership conference at Berkeley in my first year of medical school at Stanford. I was much better prepared for my roles as team leader despite our schooling not having any formal leadership training. Last year, I started my own health tech company and the lessons about leadership and creativity have served me through this journey as well.”
“My first GLO conference was in 2013 at Berkeley. GLO has provided me not just skills, but more importantly, a network, mindset, and experiences to help me stay focused and think rationally about my decisions in my career and my life. I've met so many like minded and ambitious individuals through GLO who have become some of my closest friends who provide me support, advice, and friendship when I need it most.”
“The summit had professional counselors with real world expertise and good facilitation techniques that made it an interactive experience with in-depth discussions. I also specifically liked the focus on using the skills to help people around us and build sustainable ‘starfish helps starfish’ communities together.”
Questions Answered
The summit is open to UC Berkeley students. We welcome executives from student organizations, aspiring founders and nonprofit leaders.
The full 2-day workshop experience including all training materials. You’ll also gain access to the GLO community events after the summit. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are included on both days.
Payment will be collected after acceptance into the program in Mid-October. Refunds are available until October 21st. Refunds can be requested by emailing summit@gloleadership.org.
The GLO Berkeley curriculum is designed for student leaders who have experienced what it’s like to lead meetings and run teams – but want to get better at it. That being said, you can lead without being in a leadership position. Share your story through the application.
Yes! You’ll spend most of the time in your small group of 8 throughout the summit. There will also be time to meet all other counselors and attendees during our large group sessions. GLO attendees represent different organizations, majors and communities.
