The goal of our leadership group is to determine the characteristics of a good leader, then give students the confidence to try new strategies in becoming a leader. We start the conversation with the following questions:
Brainstorm:
Create a list of leaders from the last century. Consider leaders from a wide range of fields, including government, business, entertainment, philanthropy, and sports.
(Students then select ONE leader to research with a group)
What elements of leadership are inherent to your leader? How do you know?
What elements of leadership did your leader learn during his/her life? What events show this learning?
What examples from your leader's life demonstrate each trait?
How did each leadership trait affect the leader's ability to have an impact?
What leadership traits do you share with your leader?
Talk with your child at home as well:
Some gifted children may be perceived as bossy or domineering, when they are enthusiastic about a new idea or invention. They may be so intensely involved they don’t notice the other children’s reactions or lack of interest. Gifted children can learn the difference between leadership and bossiness. (Webb et al, 2007)
Some tips for helping your child navigate the nuances:
· Help your child understand that a good leader lets others have ideas and input and doesn’t always make all the decisions
· Share with them the aspects of leadership—delegating, assisting, helping, facilitating
· Talk about the differences between bossiness and cooperation
· Provide outlets for leadership skills to emerge, either at home or within the community
(http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/social-emotional-issues/leadership)
Brainstorm:
Create a list of leaders from the last century. Consider leaders from a wide range of fields, including government, business, entertainment, philanthropy, and sports.
(Students then select ONE leader to research with a group)
What elements of leadership are inherent to your leader? How do you know?
What elements of leadership did your leader learn during his/her life? What events show this learning?
What examples from your leader's life demonstrate each trait?
How did each leadership trait affect the leader's ability to have an impact?
What leadership traits do you share with your leader?
Talk with your child at home as well:
Some gifted children may be perceived as bossy or domineering, when they are enthusiastic about a new idea or invention. They may be so intensely involved they don’t notice the other children’s reactions or lack of interest. Gifted children can learn the difference between leadership and bossiness. (Webb et al, 2007)
Some tips for helping your child navigate the nuances:
· Help your child understand that a good leader lets others have ideas and input and doesn’t always make all the decisions
· Share with them the aspects of leadership—delegating, assisting, helping, facilitating
· Talk about the differences between bossiness and cooperation
· Provide outlets for leadership skills to emerge, either at home or within the community
(http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/social-emotional-issues/leadership)