Sas #5
Sas #5
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word L E A D E R ?
ANSWER: When I hear the word "LEADER," I envision a compass guiding a team through uncharted
waters, with unwavering purpose and the courage to chart their own course.
DO (Duration: 20 min)
Did you ever lead an activity or an undertaking in school, within your family or in your community?
What was the experience like?
Yes, I had led in an activity in school, within my family, and in my community. The experience was
quite remarkable and fulfilling.
Did you think you were a good leader? Why do you say so?
I think I was a good leader because the outcome of my leadership was great and a lot of people,
including me have benefitted from it.
How can you be a better leader?
To become a better leader, focus on developing strong communication skills, actively listening to your
team, and fostering an environment of trust and collaboration. Additionally, continuously seek feedback
and self-improvement to adapt to evolving challenges and empower your team to excel.
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THINK (Duration: 20 min)
Leadership is the potential to influence others towards the realization of a goal. If you are able to get
others in the team to work with you to achieve an objective, then you have led. The objective may be as
simple as the submission of a group project.
A good leader wears many hats as you can see in the diagram to the left. Most times, a leader executes
and makes things happen. S/he or is able to
do this by careful planning. S/he is also a
teacher and does some mentoring and
coaching to his/her followers. Sometimes,
s/he is an innovator, capable of influencing
how things are done, or a steward as s/he
serves others.
Look at the list of leadership traits in the previous page and THINK. :)
How else can I look pleasant physically? How else can I manage my health and well-being so that others
see me as ready to lead? This does not mean that we have to wear expensive clothes. Most times, it
means that we just need to look neat and put together.
How can I be more confident? Did you ever do something (an assignment or a task) when you felt
unsure how to do it? Sometimes, we are thrown into situations when we do not have all the
information. And because we are tasked to lead, we carry on and do the task anyway. Sometimes, all it
takes is for someone to believe in us.
Think of a time when you showed that you were responsible. This just means being accountable to
teachers, your parents, or a person in authority. Leaders need to have a sense of responsibility and own
up to their successes, failures, and learnings.
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Now, try to finish these statements:
I will try to lead by setting a positive example, promoting a culture of growth and innovation.
As a leader, it is important for me to it is important for me to empower my team, provide clear direction,
I find the following inspirational among the leaders I : their ability to inspire, lead with integrity, and
adapt to change.
I would like to continue to develop the following leadership traits: effective communication, empathy,
REFLECT
Here are some ideas on how you can continue to lead in your school and/ or community. What can you
do immediately? Do you have any other ideas on how you may practice being a leader? Circle ALL that
applly.
Visit the FB Career and Linkages page. For questions and concerns, feel free to reach out to
your local Alumni and Corporate Engagement (ACE) person.