Leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example.
Most leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Through hard work, determination, trial and error, and, quite often, by mirroring the leadership qualities of others, great leaders have learned to take charge with confidence and grace.
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- 8 Tips to Teach Your Teen How to Lead
- Adolescence and self confidence
- 6 powerful lessons we need to teach our kids to instill confidence
Youth Leadership Begins With Practice
As children transition into and through adolescence, they need to practice skills that will teach them how to exercise positive influence over themselves and others. These skills do not come naturally to many children because they have not been in situations where leadership skills are easily developed. In fact, to become comfortable as a leader, it is helpful to learn and practice new skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Learn more.
Youth leadership skills include:
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
- Problem-solving
- Relationship-building
- Communicating
- Listening
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
Places to learn leadership skills
YMCA Youth Leader Corps with YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford. Leadership Development Program, Flamborough YMCA Friday night between 5:30pm – 7:15pm (ages 10-18). Learn leadership skills, team work and how to get involved in community service.
YMCA Leaders Corps is a values based leadership program that helps you begin to develop skills that you will use your entire life. Training sessions, games, activities and initiatives get you ready for future volunteer and employment opportunities. Registration is required.
For more information and to register please call the Flamborough YMCA at 905-690-3555
The Hamilton Civic Leadership Program offers engaging and participatory sessions designed to deepen critical understanding of democracy, civic engagement, civic inclusion, and community organizing skills that can be used to develop leadership skills and promote civic inclusion and engagement among all youth.
Special attention is given to Black, Indigenous, Trans, and Non-Binary youth in Hamilton and surrounding areas.
