Friday Leadership Lesson: Areas of Emphasis

SELF…Being a leader that others will want to follow. First, you must have the ability to lead yourself.
- Recognizing all the different types of leaders
- Having the confidence to bring out the leader in you with good decision making.
- Self-discipline, self-respect and respect for others
- Integrity...do what you say; say what you do!
- Time management- be on time for all events

TEAM… Being a positive leader on your team.
- Being a good listener, communicator - How do you find your voice? - Respect leadership from others such as coaches and team captains
- Decision-making that can affect team chemistry - Establish good relationship with coaching staff - Team leaders must be the hardest workers on the team - Understand and promote the team philosophies and goals to others - Be positive and enthusiastic

SCHOOL/HALLWAYS…Setting an example of leadership on and off the field.
- Overcoming obstacles that may impede good leadership
- Become a mentor; Helping others deal with difficult situations
-Verbal leadership -Respect fellow classmates, teachers and administrators

COMMUNITY… Being a leader in your own community.
- good leadership = creating leaders around you
- Community Service- learning the value of giving back in life
- "Pay it forward" approach

Live. Lead. Pass it on!