1. Outdoor leadership

3. A leader Social influence, one person can give the aid and support to others to complete a certain task. A leader: believes in himself Believes in others Pursues excellence Admits mistakes Is creative knowledge Is an educator Has a sense of humor

5. Leadership styles Dictator Leaders A leader who uses fear and threats to get the jobs done. Similar to an autocratic leader, he/she makes all the decisions. He/she will punish you if fail to follow directions. Autocratic or Authoritarian Leaders An autocratic leader does not trust anybody. He/she does not take suggestions. One person is in control. He/she feels that they more qualified and experienced Participative or Democratic Leaders a leader who favors decision-making by the group, such as leader gives instruction after consulting with the group. This type of leader is the most common and a more positive type of leader. Laissez Faire or Free Rein Leaders A leader who lets the group lead itself. He/ she is there for questions and suggestions. He/she guides if not working well.

7. To become a outdoor leader you have to have experience. He/she haves the knowledge and ability to teach/guide a group in an outdoor activity. As in rockclimbing, mountaineering, skiing, whitewater rafting, hiking,ect. There are many apprenticeship programs for outdoor leadership training: COLT (canadian outdoor leadership training) NSOLD (Nova Scotia Outdoor Leadership Development Program) OLTS (outdoor leadership training seminar) Ect.

8. Personal Qualities Is trustworthy Has poise Is cooperative Self-disciplined Patient Considers others Physically fit Is dependable Willing to learn Speaks effectively Has integrity Self-confident Enthusiastic Takes initiative

9. Leadership Traits Achieves objectives Understands people’s needs Get along with others Is resourceful Can analyze problems Is adaptable Can arouse and develop interest Lead without dominating Can handle discipline Inspires others Can lead informally Encourages other to lead Ability to plan and organize Follows rules and regulations Looks after equipment and property Uses time wisely

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