Developing the Professional Leader |
A leader is a person that is a positive role model that can influence others by their own personal actions. A leader must model the behavior desired by participating in the task at hand. In developing our young leaders, it is essential to teach/provide/guide them with tools that will allow them to become a professional. Our youth need to learn the mechanics of professionalism to take with them in their next adventure after high school. How can we have teachers expect success to occur if we do not provide the techniques to accomplish goals? It is valuable to incorporate curriculum within our leadership program that addresses and applies professionalism.
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A very important question I ask my student leaders every year, whether they are new to the program or a veteran, is what kind of legacy do they want to leave behind? What is their brand? Kind, happy, giving, strong, fun, etc. It is a thought provoking idea that cannot be answered within a class period, a day, a week, a month, but could take years to figure out.
So the question is: What is your legacy, your contribution to this world? |
Video Credit: FellowshipStories @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgjmjqrIuy4
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