Grow personally, stand out professionally, and lead with confidence.
As a Tippie business student, you already receive high-quality technical training to prepare you for your future career. This new initiative builds on that foundation by helping you develop the soft skills employers value: adaptability, confidence, initiative, emotional intelligence, communication, and stress management.
Evidence-based, real-world skills
This program uses proven practices from Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness to help you strengthen your personal well-being and professional readiness. The goal is simple: to equip you with skills that help you thrive in the workplace and in life.
Earn a badge that sets you apart
To complete the badge, you'll work through four requirements totaling 10–12 hours. You can work on it at any point during your time as an enrolled business student. Add this credential to your resume, LinkedIn, Handshake, and talk about it in interviews.
Why it matters
Employers consistently rank communication, initiative, resilience, teamwork, and emotional intelligence among the top competencies they look for in new graduates. This initiative gives you a head start by helping you build and demonstrate those strengths.
Added bonuses
Students who complete their badge in spring 2026 will be entered into a drawing for multiple $500 scholarships, invited to a celebration and networking dinner with fellow badge earners, and will have access to a new leadership opportunity with Tippie Thrive.
Get started
Sign up for the ICON site to learn more about the requirements, track your progress, and stay up to date on eligible events and activities.