Who are the leaders around you, in school, in the community, or on the field? We've talked about leadership in other episodes, but how does someone become a leader? Leadership skills are learned. Articles "How do you develop youth leadership skills?" was one reference. The other was " 8 tips to teach your teen to be a leader, not a follower". The adults need to set the initial example for kids. Once a kid is around good role-models, then the work of building skills needs to happen. Such things as dealing with adversity, collaboration, negotiation, building up weaknesses, etc. are all part of the life training. It's important to remember, leaders give vision, listen, and are influential. Thanks for listening.
