How to Develop Leadership Skills in Youth

Youth require leadership skills to succeed in the world. Equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to lead helps form the basis of a prosperous life. Leaders inspire others, and in turn, motivate themselves. A leader not only dreams of change, but works for change in the world. Encourage your teenager to develop leadership skills. Many organizations offer camps, courses and activities to assist in forming today's youth into tomorrow's leaders.

Instructions

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      Purchase a calendar or date book and encourage your child to schedule all of his activities. Jotting everything down helps him visualize the completion of the task and the steps involved. Scheduling promotes time management and nips procrastination in the bud.

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      Relinquish parental control and allow your child to make decisions and deal with the consequences. Responsible leaders must make quick decisions and act responsibly. Constantly telling her not to do something and making difficult decisions for her will stunt her ability to understand the importance of being decisive and responsible for her actions.

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      Encourage participation in a youth leadership camp. Programs such as Project Adventure and the Ohio State University Extension 4-H offer activities designed to equip youth with leadership skills. Activities include challenge courses and initiative building.

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      Enroll your child in team sports. Sports such as basketball, football and track-and-field relays build teamwork skills. Meeting new people will also strengthen your child's cultural diversity and inspire confidence.

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      Teach him the art of persuasion. A good leader must sell his ideas. Practice by asking him to explain his reasoning and convince you of his ideas whenever you disagree. This also will help build his public speaking and communication abilities.

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