• LEADERSHIP

     

    “Before you can truly change the world you must get to know the world and allow the world to get to know you.”  - GG Alumna

     
     

    Global Glimpse – Leadership Quotes

    1. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”  —Margaret Mead
    2. “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”   —Lao Tzu
    3. “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.”   —Douglas MacArthur
    4. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”   —John Quincy Adams
    5. “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.”  —Publilius Syrus
    6. “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”  —John F. Kennedy

     

     

    EXTENSION ACTIVITY

    Sheroes and Heroes

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    1. Watch several (or all) of the S/Hero videos listed above.

    2. Select one to answer these questions in your travel journal:
    •Describe your S/Hero
    •What does he/she fight for or fight against?
    •What tactics does he/she use and how does he/she accomplish his/her goals?
    •What obstacles does he/she face?
    •What are his/her biggest successes?
    •If you could ask him/her one question, what would it be?

    3. Be ready to present your S/hero to everyone at our next workshop.

     

     

    4. Watch this video: Ted Talks - Natalie Varne on being young and making an impact

        http://www.ted.com/talks/natalie_warne_being_young_and_making_an_impact.html


    5. Think about the following questions and document them in your journal:

    • What problem is she trying to solve?
    • What leadership skills does she demonstrate?
    • Is there something that you most admire about her?
    • Do you know of any other young people that are taking action on issues, locally or globally?