This document discusses leadership and provides examples of leadership qualities and skills. It defines a leader as someone who sets a good example for others through their actions, influences, and decision making. Examples of leadership qualities include confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and positivity. The document also provides case studies that illustrate leadership, such as one about a boy who helps another boy join a basketball game by introducing him to the group and teaching him to play. Youth leadership programs are described as opportunities to set a good example for others.

1. LEADERSHIP
Be a leader in your community!

2. Famous Leaders
http://www.history.com/topics/salt-march

3. Leadership
• Life is full of tough
decisions
• Mastering this is a valuable
skill
• Leaders share several
qualities
• Practicing those qualities
can help one become
successful
A great leader will change the
path that others will follow.

4.  Leaders must always be at
their best to set a good
example for their peers.
 Practicing a few simple
traits among successful
leaders can help get one
ahead.
Leadership is a Way of Life
http://www.nlpcacoach.org/articles/leadership-as-a-way-of-life

5. What does it take to be a
leader?

6. Set the Example
You always want to set a
good example for those
around you.
You can set the example
by simply being neat,
clean or presentable.
Setting a good example
leads to smarter decisions
in the future (i.e. Resisting
peer pressure)
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadcon.html#definition

7. Leaders always look to
the bright side to
encourage others to do
their best.
Good influences make
complicated tasks less
stressful and challenging.
Be Positive
http://www.teamworkandleadership.com/#sthash.C1DgmZBl.dpbs

8.  Your influence can
change someone’s life.
 Be aware when your
actions might be
affecting someone
 Take care and help
others when you can.
Be responsible
http://www.appropriateresponse.com/what_we_do/leadership.html

9.  Confidence is the key to success.
Leaders are not afraid to stand up for
what they believe in.
 Leaders are good decision makers
because they know who they are and
what they believe in
Be self aware

10. Teamwork is one of the most important
challenges for a rising leader.
A leader in a team is not a boss but
rather a guide and a source of support.
Teamwork
http://www.teamworkandleadership.com/#sthash.C1DgmZBl.dpbs

11.  4 students have to do a group project
 John gives everybody directions and knows how to break
up the tasks so everyone is on the same page
 Ben makes sure he gets his part done, and also makes sure
that everyone else in the group is doing a good job
 Ben realizes Michelle is having trouble, so he informs the
teacher to get her some help
 He tells Michelle not to get scared, and that she can do an
amazing job is she tries her best
Case Study:
Who are leaders?

12. • Public Speaking
• Good Listener
• Focused
• Organized
• Dependable
• Confident
• Cleanliness
Characteristics of
Good Leaders
http://www.ehow.com/info_8403807_characteristics-youth-leader.html

13.  Billy is the new kid on the block and he doesn’t know
anyone.
 Billy goes to the local park to play and sees a group of
kids playing basketball.
 He wants to play but is afraid to go up to the kids and ask
to play. He doesn’t even know how to play basketball.
Case Study:
What is Leadership?

14.  Billy is alone at the park.
 One of the boys from the group, Kenny, comes up to Billy
and asks him if he wants to join.
 Billy hesitantly says yes but explains to Kenny that he
doesn’t know any of them and doesn’t how to play
basketball.
What is Leadership?

15.  Kenny tells Billy to come with him and he introduces him
to all of his friends.
 Kenny then shows Billy the basics of playing basketball.
 He shows Billy how to shoot, how to pass, and how to
defend other players.
What is Leadership?

16.  Kenny, whether he knows it or not, was being a leader.
 He is showing confidence, team work, reliability,
responsibility and set the example.
What is Leadership?

17.  People stand out in social groups
 Social groups with responsible leaders encourage
productive life skills through positive reinforcement.
 A group of friends who focus on their future will have a
better chance of achieving their goals than a group of
friends who focus on wickedness.
Leadership Example
http://www.nlpcacoach.org/articles/leadership-as-a-way-of-life

18.  Youth leadership programs
 Boy & Girl Scouts of America (B.S.A.)
 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
 Boys and Girls Club
 Police Athletic League In-Step Program
 YMCA Leaders Club
 Leadership opportunities are not limited to out of home programs
You can set a great example for those in:
 Your classroom!
 Your social group!
 Your home!
Youth Leadership
Programs
http://www.girlscouts.org/support/?gclid=CP3rNaZjrgCFQjNOgod8ngA9g

19.  Choosing a leaders life can have some far
reaching positive affects on your personality,
education, and health.
 A leader is someone who sets the good
example in all aspects of life.
 Practicing leadership qualities can help you
prepare for tough situations.
The Final Assist