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What does "Leadership" mean to you?

 * saying "Let's do this" not saying "Someone should..."
 * getting things going
 * doing what needs to be done wiithout being told what to do
 * motivating others
 * taking charge when no one else will
 * sharing ideas
 * not being afraid of what people think of you or your ideas
 * standing up for others
 * standing up for what you believe in
 * not running a one-man (or woman) show
 * having confidence
 * doing something even though some people say that it can't be done
 * stands out and has power
 * co-operation
 * good listener
 * good social skills
 * taking charge and making everyone else fee welcome
 * making good decisions for the whole group not just for yourself and your friends
 * make your decisions fun and that everyone has a good time (but make them wisely!)
 * being responsible and fair
 * having enthusiasm
 * being open to all ideas and opionions and discussions
 * look at advantages and not just disadvantages

Can you believe that at one time someone thought that this is what leadership meant?????

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This is a video of a popular youth leadership speaker

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How do you motivate others to work on a project?

 * ask them to help with areas of the project that takes advantage of their strengths and talents
 * let them have control over their part of the project
 * offer help if they need it
 * offer resources
 * check in with them before the due date to help them make sure that it is done on time

If you take all the control and do everything yourself you will be a lonely and ineffectual leader!!
All student have the potential to be leaders!!

Things that I can not change (Outside my control)
What courses I have to take in Middle School How my teachers mark my math course The weather what teachers you get prices time school starts no school homework smell in boy's locker room who you get as a coach due dates for projects

Things that I can change (Within my control)
My relationship with my teachers how hard I work in math my clothes so they are appropriate for the weather use your extra time to finish homework in schools so you have less at night choice of friends save coupons and shop smarter prepare for tests\ talking to administration about activities where you go with your free time what you do with your free time