How College Students Learn to Lead Without Being in Charge - Henry Sergent

Send Fan Mail by Text!Full transcript and show notes: https://www.sharnafabiano.com/2026/07/29/how-college-students-learn-to-lead-without-being-in-charge-henry-sergent/ Many college students think leadership begins when they are given a title or position — but Henry Sergent discovered that influence happens long before that. Through student clubs, fraternity conversations, and creative projects, Henry shares how learning to contribute, support others, and shape group outcomes changed the way he understands teamwork.Henry Sergent is a third-year student at Christopher Newport University and a participant in the university’s President’s Leadership Program. Through the program’s focus on different roles within teams, he has applied what he learned while organizing the student golf club, participating in campus organizations, and collaborating on creative projects like a clothing brand photo shoot.In this episode, you’ll learn:How college students can build leadership skills before holding formal positionsWhy strong teams depend on people who contribute ideas from every roleHow creative projects reveal different ways to influence a groupWhy self-awareness helps people find their best contribution on a teamWhat students gain when they learn to support a group’s success, not just lead itHenry Sergent's Hand-Painted Vintage ClothingIG @sergentvintage Support the show*Sharna Fabiano is the author of Lead & Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork and host of the Lead & Follow Podcast. She helps founders, solopreneurs, and new leaders build strong collaborative relationships and successful teams. Get a discounted coach session with Sharna with promo code PODCAST https://www.sharnafabiano.com/coaching/Order the book: Lead & Followhttps://www.amazon.com/Lead-Follow-Dance-Inspired-Teamwork/dp/1646632796/Support the Show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735834/support