Being A Good Leader Leader – someone who guides a group toward a common goal. Understanding Goals Motivating the Group Setting an Example Problem Solving Managing Group Resources Involving Members Working with Committees Knowing Your Limitations

Career Decisions Sources of Information –Guidance Counselors –Libraries –People –Internet Career Plan –A list of steps you need to take to reach your career goal.

Career Clusters - a group of related occupations Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Business, Management, and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, and Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, and Service Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Entrepreneurship - people who start and manage a business of their own Preparing to be an Entrepreneur: –Indentify your interests and skills –Survey your market –Make sure you have enough work and storage space –Consider the cost of starting your business –Decide how much work you can handle –Line up employees –Establish fees and estimate profits –Promote your business –Consult with experienced people

Communication Verbal Communication –Speaking –Writing Nonverbal Communication –Appearance and Grooming –Body Language –Personal Space Why is this important when making career decisions?