Agricultural Science I: Leadership I

Can you guess how most people lose their jobs?  Most people lose their jobs from a lack of personal skills, rather than from a lack of technical skills!

 What personal strengths do you have?  What personal weaknesses do you have and how can you improve them?

WWho are some leaders in the community? WWhat qualities do they posses?

Objectives:  The student will be able to plan a program of personal development.

Assignment RRead pages I-1-3 in the Leadership and Personal Development book and answer the following questions. 11. What personal qualities are needed for people who work in agricultural occupations? 22. What are important qualities of a leader? 33. Why should I improve my personal skills? 44. How can I plan my program of personal development?

1. What personal qualities are needed for people who work in agricultural occupations? GGetting along with peers CCustomers SSupervisors FFollowing oral and written directions

 Communicating both verbally and in writing  Using time efficiently  Working independently  Solving problems and making decisions

1. What personal qualities are needed for people who work in agricultural occupations?  Demonstrating responsibility  Demonstrating self-confidence  Using equipment properly  Demonstrating knowledge about agriculture

1. What personal qualities are needed for people who work in agricultural occupations?  Exhibit personal integrity  perceived consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations and outcomes  Using good personal skills

2. Important qualities of a leader. GGoal – oriented MMotivated HHardworking CCooperative OOpen-minded

 Good communicator  Knowledgeable  Self-confident  Good character – HONEST, trustworthy, etc  Compassionate

IIncrease self-confidence GGain self-respect from yourself and others GGain poise IIncrease responsibility BBecome more employable 3. Why should I improve my personal skills?

WWorksheet! AAnalyze yourself PPhysical characteristics, responsibility, communication skills, character, and cooperation IIdentify personal strong and weak points SSet goals for improvement DDetermine a plan of action to achieve goals 4. How can I plan my program of personal development?

Conclusion  Many personal skills are needed in leadership positions in all occupations. These skills can be improved with a plan for attaining these goals. Most of the qualities of a leader can be learned with study and practice.