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Your brain holds one hundred trillion connections—an unmistakable signature of who you’re becoming. Learn how to find your strengths in college, follow what energizes you, and grow the red threads that will guide your purpose, confidence, and career path.

College is full of moments that test your empathy—from group projects to friendships under stress. Learning to respond with curiosity and understanding is more than emotional intelligence; it’s the foundation of real leadership development. Discover how practicing empathy in college helps you grow as a confident, grounded leader.

College is the perfect lab for leadership. In Love and Work, Marcus Buckingham reminds us that love is data—those moments that make you feel strong and alive. By testing your “red threads” through campus experiences, you discover what energizes you and learn to lead with purpose, curiosity, and courage—the foundation of meaningful work and lasting impact.