{"product_id":"motivating-the-middle-fighting-apathy-in-college-student-organizations-9781604946901","title":"Motivating the Middle: Fighting Apathy in College Student Organizations","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStudent Leadership Strategy for College Organizations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you lead a student organization and you're frustrated that you and a few others do all the work, you need to motivate a specific set of overlooked members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the concept that will set student leaders free. Stop focusing on those who check out or cause problems, and start focusing on those \"middle third members\" who hate drama, care for your organization, and prefer to play a supporting role. Directing your efforts toward the middle -- and understanding what they can contribute -- may solve your most pressing leadership challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Student Government Officers, Chapter Presidents, and Campus Leaders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMotivating the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e offers a simple, empowering strategy for student government officers, team captains, chapter presidents, club leaders, residence life staff, and other college students looking to make a difference on today's campuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the Middle Third Concept\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis leadership resource introduces a practical framework for engaging the often-overlooked members of your organization. Rather than exhausting energy on disengaged members or problem-causers, this approach focuses on activating the supportive middle tier who genuinely care about your organization's success. These members avoid drama, show up consistently, and are ready to contribute when given the right opportunities and motivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Applications for Campus Groups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe strategies in this book apply to various college organizations including fraternities, sororities, student government associations, club sports teams, academic clubs, and residence hall councils. The middle third framework helps student leaders distribute workload more effectively, reduce burnout among core members, and build stronger, more sustainable organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eT.J. Sullivan is the cofounder and CEO of CAMPUSPEAK. Since 1992, T.J. Sullivan has spoken professionally to millions of college students, empowering them to take nontraditional approaches to advancing their organizations. Visit his blog at www.tjsullivan.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wheatmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681325781266,"sku":"9781604946901","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_861b2670-10ad-42ea-ac73-b21ea65adc4b.jpg?v=1733951814","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/motivating-the-middle-fighting-apathy-in-college-student-organizations-9781604946901","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}