Former congressman, Maryland governor addresses BHLP

11:46 a.m., April 13, 2015--Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., former congressman and Maryland governor, visited the University of Delaware at the start of the semester as part of the Blue Hen Leadership Program (BHLP) spring kickoff. 

Ehrlich currently serves as senior counsel in the Government Advocacy and Public Policy Practice Group at King and Spalding, advising clients on a broad spectrum of policy matters and their interactions with the federal government. 

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His remarks to the BHLP focused on consistency, balance and discipline being essential to successful leadership.

Ehrlich’s enthusiasm and candor resonated with the crowd. His focus on internal security was particularly poignant, according to sophomore Julie Millisky, who said she was pleasantly surprised by a presentation that felt fresh, focused and genuine. 

“Gov. Ehrlich’s explanation of how insecurity can lead to interpersonal failures truly compelled me to look within myself and to consider how I can best navigate my professional relationships,” Millisky said. “Analyzing personal strengths for the ‘it’ factor that helps you control your life’s direction will undoubtedly be helpful to me as I continue on my leadership journey.”

Millisky, an interpersonal communications and public policy double major with minors in environmental humanities and women and gender studies, was also among BHLP participants invited to join Ehrlich for a post-presentation reception, during which many students received personal recommendations for opportunities to explore in pursuit of their specific academic goals.

Ehrlich’s visit complemented BHLP’s mission to build individual and organizational leadership capacity, fostering engagement and service by providing diverse opportunities to question, explore, understand and apply leadership on campus and beyond. 

For more information on UD’s multi-tiered student leadership certification program, visit the BHLP website.

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