Publisher's Synopsis
While this book was written specifically for Generation Y (13-34 year olds) it has been helpful to all who have read it. The book includes 5 different sections: WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? - leadership defined, leader versus manager, leadership opportunities, leadership styles, power bases, characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, etc. DEFINING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE - discovering who you are, what influences what we become, limiting beliefs, reflecting, journaling, etc. DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS - seeking resources, mentoring, focus on 4 key areas; communication, critical thinking, decision making and working with people/groups. WHERE ARE YOU GOING? - goal setting, maintaining balance, etc. HOW DO YOU GET THERE? - action planning, visualization techniques, developing a personal mission statement, etc. Included in the book are 27 Action Steps that challenge the reader to complete exercises and activities that will help in their leadership development. A downloadable Action Guide in word format is available from our wb page. $1.00 from the sale of each book will be donated to The Water Fight, a non-profit foundation that develops water wells in Africa. The foundation was developed by a 15 year old young man in 2010, whose story is included in the book. The foundation has constructed 19 wells to-date
