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BYU-Hawaii commencement: Observations on leadership

More than 200 students from 34 countries listened as Elder Steven E. Snow of the Presidency of the Seventy addressed graduates and their supporters during the BYU-Hawaii commencement exercises held June 6. During the ceremony, held in the Cannon Activities Center, Elder Snow shared his observations on leadership and specific characteristics of a great leader.

"With your education comes a responsibility," Elder Snow said. "What you have learned here [at BYU-Hawaii] can and should bless others."

Elder Snow included eight observations of what make a good leader:

Graduates of BYU-Hawaii stand smiling while adorned with colorful leis after commencement exercises.
Graduates of BYU-Hawaii stand smiling while adorned with colorful leis after commencement exercises. | Photo by Monique Saenz

Elder Snow ended his talk by focusing on the importance of making a difference and spending one's life in service.

"Do not stand on the sidelines, get involved," he counseled.

mholman@desnews.com

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