LEADERSHIP Mrs. Boarman School Counselor
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A LEADER? -A person or thing that leads -A guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group.
WHO IS A LEADER TO YOU? -School -Family -Social Group -Teams -Community -Country Is there a certain Celebrity/Athlete that comes to mind?
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BE A LEADER? -Academically -Socially -Professionally -Personally
HOW CAN YOU BE A LEADER IN YOUR SCHOOL? -Class -Lunch -Sports -Extracurricular activities -School events
ACTIVITY: LEADERSHIP QUALITIES -Brainstorm with one or two other students in the room about the qualities you believe are important for an effective leader. -Separate into groups -Discuss and list the top five qualities of an effective leader AND five ways you can be a leader in your school. You will need to write this down and present the list to the class along with a brief explanation!
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