I am a leader

Getting to know you

• My name is…

• I come from…

• I am doing this training because…

What does being a leader mean to

me now?

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about being a leader?

Why do I want to be a leader?

Think about

• why do you want to be a leader?

• what has stopped you being a leader?

Everyday leadership - leadership starts with me

• Do you think about yourself as a leader?

• What have you done to show you are a leader?

• What would it mean to you if you were a leader in your life?

What does it mean to be a leader?

Being a leader is a choice - we can all decide whether we want to be a leader

I said to stop!

What does it mean to be a

leader?

Being a leader does not need to be about changing the world - it is the big and small actions we take that help others and affect our life

What does it mean to be a

leader?

You can be a great leader even if you do not have a job that says you are a leader

What does it mean to be a

leader?

Everyone can be a leader and affect others in a good way

Leadership in my life

• What would being a leader in your life mean?

• What effect would it have on you and others?

My leadership skills and talents

This session talks about leadership skills

•  the leadership skills and talents you already have

• the skills you need to develop

Great leaders

Name Skills, talents and qualities

Nelson Mandela KindKeeps tryingCan talk to people with different opinionsDoes not give up

My teacher Understands thingsSpeaks up for what she believes Helps people join inListens to others

• motivate action • are positive• are honest • support and facilitate others• have confidence• communicate well • can make decisions• have a good understanding of themselves• are creative • have a good sense of humour

Skills, talents and qualities of great leaders

Skills and talents of

leadership

• Who are the great leaders that you know?

• What makes them a great leader?

How can I be a better leader?

Think about what you are doing

• in your community

• with your family

• with your network of friends.

• Which leadership skills and talents do you already have?

• What skills do you need to work on?

For example

• I am confident

• I am able to make decisions when I need to

• I am able to say things in a way that others understand

The type of leader I want to

be - practicing being a leader

Think about something in your life that you want to change

Practicing being a leader

What can you do to change something in your life?

Being a successful leader

Grow your personal support networks • You do not have to do things by yourself

• Think about who can support you

Take a break• Make some time and space for yourself

Have fun• Find ways to enjoy yourself

Succeeding as a leader

• How can you more people who can support you to be a leader?

• What would be good ways for you to take a break?

• What makes you happy?

My leadership plan

• What skills, talents and qualities do I have now?

• What do I need to know more about?

• What skills and talents do I need to develop?

• Who do I need support from?

You are a leader!

Roar Roar – with words

Evaluation

• What did you learn at this workshop?

• What 2 actions will you take?

• What else do you want to learn about?