Here is a 4-minute video from our Thai partners (KidLead Asia) that introduces the curriculum well.
The impetus of all LeadYoung training curricula focuses on developing organizational leadership skills; what it takes to lead a team. At the same time, we emphasize 16 of the most sought-after qualities people look for in their leaders. These should not be confused with character and self-esteem programs that use the same terms but focus on all children/youth.
Each color represents 1 of 4 stand-alone modules (see the curriculum wheel). Each LeadNow & LeadWell module consists of 1 semester of content, based on eight 90-minute or sixteen 45-minute sessions, all highly scripted. Although trainer certification is available and recommended, it is not required. Pace is somewhat flexible, depending on the format and age group.
Click HERE for a brochure on these age-and-stage training curricula.
Watch this video to see what a club in Canada said about LeadYoung Training (KidLead):
The 16 Most Sought After Qualities of Leadership
The 16 qualities were selected as a foundational set, based on a compilation of research, including the Center for Creative Leadership, Harvard Business Review, and a literature review by Dr. Alan Nelson.
Among the 16 qualities, 8 reflect character issues and 8 competency skills. Character qualities divide into two sub-themes: attitudes and values. Competency skills divide into two sub-themes: relationships and decisions. Following are the four value, attitude, relationship, and decision sub-themes in the respective module colors. Definitions vary somewhat per age group. Remember that the themes reflect how these specifically look in the context of leading.
Green/Emerald Module
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Sessions 1 & 2: Relationship: Team (how to create unity and focus in your team)
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Sessions 3 & 4: Attitude: Servanthood (humility and putting the team first)
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Sessions 5 & 6: Decision: Strategy (how to get to the goal the best way)
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Sessions 7 & 8: Value: Responsible (discovering dependability, taking ownership)
Red/Ruby Module
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Sessions 1 & 2: Value: Ethics (what it means to have high moral, internal standards)
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Sessions 3 & 4: Attitude: Honor (what it means to esteem people and value them)
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Sessions 5 & 6: Relationship: Communication (how to get your message to others)
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Sessions 7 & 8: Decision: Power (how to get it and use it appropriately for good)
Blue/Sapphire Module
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Sessions 1 & 2: Value: Integrity (what it means to be honest and internally whole)
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Sessions 3 & 4: Attitude: Confidence (what it means to exude faith, take risks)
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Sessions 5 & 6: Relationship: Recruiting (get people on the team & in the right positions)
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Sessions 7 & 8: Decision: Vision (setting direction and inspiring others)
Orange/Gold Module
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Sessions 1 & 2: Value: Commitment (what it means to be dedicated and persevere)
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Sessions 3 & 4: Attitude: Optimism (what it means to be hopeful in stressful situations)
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Sessions 5 & 6: Relationship: Conflict (how to diffuse potentially destructive emotions)
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Sessions 7 & 8: Decision: Change (how to make transitions effectively)