In this lesson we lay the groundwork for great leadership by discussing 10 basic social skills every student leader will need.
Talking Points:
- Skill #1: Expand your circle and include others.
- Skill #2: Don’t be self-absorbed
- Skill #3: Be empathetic.
- Skill #4: Know when to be serious.
- Skill #5: Be genuine.
- Skill #6: Be approachable.
- Skill #7: Don’t be a gossip.
- Skill #8: Don’t project stereotypes.
- Skill #9: Don’t be weird.
- Skill #10: Get out of your comfort zone.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- List the 10 social skills from the video. Which ones are your top 3? Which ones are your bottom 3?
- For each social skill, write the name of a student leader who best exemplifies that skill.
- What can you do personally to grow in your bottom 3 social skills? Write a personal action step.
- What are some other social skills that can benefit high school leaders? Make a list.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
