This summer I did something cool and although it wasn't grandiose, it was definitely very impactful to the lives of those involved. I go to the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in Honeydew, Johannesburg, South Africa and as the name implies, leadership is a subject that
With that said, I organized a
week long leadership program, which I titled ‘A Leader In Me’ for the preteens
in my estate as they are the future of tomorrow. Nigerian leaders have failed
on many accounts to show exemplary qualities for the younger generations to
emulate and I vehemently believe that to correct and prevent the rise of
another faulty generation, we must teach them how to be good and responsible
leaders in the society – by teaching them and by putting these teachings to
practice. I believe young people act on what they see and not what they are
told or rather they are able to synchronize what they are told with what they
see.
To deliver quality results in
life, preparation is key. I knew I could not just show up on Monday and spew a
mouthful of disjointed leadership talk so I made a careful curriculum that will
keep the preteens well informed and well engaged for two hours throughout the
week. The curriculum focused majorly on emphasizing the qualities of a good
leader – qualities that we all possess but must harness them to bring them to
fruition. These qualities included confidence, trustworthiness, service,
communication, and finally exemplary leadership.
By the end of the training
program, they understood what confident leadership is and how to embody the
position of a confident leader without coming off as prideful. We emphasized
that a truly confident person does not put others down to boost their
confidence but rather they help others gain the confidence they need to excel.
Also, leadership thrives where there is trust between the leader( s) and those
that fall under the responsibility of the leader. They understood that trust
works both ways in the sphere of leadership for a successful end goal. Servant
leadership was the topic I had to be most patient with. The concept of leading
through service to others without expectations in return took a while to grasp.
In groups, they came up with projects that will serve the estate at large and
their execution was highly commendable. In addition, the concept of
communication was thoroughly discussed and left them with an understanding that
communication is not complete until the receiving end has understood the
original message and can act upon their understanding. Lastly , they understood
that all the aforementioned qualities must be embodied to live an exemplary life
as a leader – a life that others around will want to emulate and will, most
importantly, bring about positive change in the society.
As fulfilling as it was to impact
their lives, it was certainly a learning experience for me. I learnt that there
is no initiative that is too small as long as it is beneficial to the public. This
program helped me to move my thoughts from waiting for a grand platform to reach
out to thousands of people. Truth be told , to conquer the big things, you must
start from the smaller things. I understood that the planning phase is only the
beginning and finishing/seeing things through to the very end is where the reward
lies. It was a rich and impactful week and I am humbled by the experience. Till
next time, I hope this bold initiative inspires you in some way to do something
great.
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This summer I did something cool and although it wasn't grandiose, it was definitely very impactful to the lives of those involved. I go to the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in Honeydew, Johannesburg, South Africa and as the name implies, leadership is a subject that
With that said, I organized a
week long leadership program, which I titled ‘A Leader In Me’ for the preteens
in my estate as they are the future of tomorrow. Nigerian leaders have failed
on many accounts to show exemplary qualities for the younger generations to
emulate and I vehemently believe that to correct and prevent the rise of
another faulty generation, we must teach them how to be good and responsible
leaders in the society – by teaching them and by putting these teachings to
practice. I believe young people act on what they see and not what they are
told or rather they are able to synchronize what they are told with what they
see.
To deliver quality results in
life, preparation is key. I knew I could not just show up on Monday and spew a
mouthful of disjointed leadership talk so I made a careful curriculum that will
keep the preteens well informed and well engaged for two hours throughout the
week. The curriculum focused majorly on emphasizing the qualities of a good
leader – qualities that we all possess but must harness them to bring them to
fruition. These qualities included confidence, trustworthiness, service,
communication, and finally exemplary leadership.
By the end of the training
program, they understood what confident leadership is and how to embody the
position of a confident leader without coming off as prideful. We emphasized
that a truly confident person does not put others down to boost their
confidence but rather they help others gain the confidence they need to excel.
Also, leadership thrives where there is trust between the leader( s) and those
that fall under the responsibility of the leader. They understood that trust
works both ways in the sphere of leadership for a successful end goal. Servant
leadership was the topic I had to be most patient with. The concept of leading
through service to others without expectations in return took a while to grasp.
In groups, they came up with projects that will serve the estate at large and
their execution was highly commendable. In addition, the concept of
communication was thoroughly discussed and left them with an understanding that
communication is not complete until the receiving end has understood the
original message and can act upon their understanding. Lastly , they understood
that all the aforementioned qualities must be embodied to live an exemplary life
as a leader – a life that others around will want to emulate and will, most
importantly, bring about positive change in the society.
As fulfilling as it was to impact
their lives, it was certainly a learning experience for me. I learnt that there
is no initiative that is too small as long as it is beneficial to the public. This
program helped me to move my thoughts from waiting for a grand platform to reach
out to thousands of people. Truth be told , to conquer the big things, you must
start from the smaller things. I understood that the planning phase is only the
beginning and finishing/seeing things through to the very end is where the reward
lies. It was a rich and impactful week and I am humbled by the experience. Till
next time, I hope this bold initiative inspires you in some way to do something
great.
Hello there, it's your girl Ginika... haha that sounds nothing like me. How are y'all doing? I hope the summer is everything you hoped for? To all the bookworms out there, my loving sister wrote the most magnificent short story. Here is a short beginning of it. Click Here to read the full story.
The Last I Cry
Knock, knock.
I frown in irritation. Who is there?
I glance at the grandfather clock in the corner. It chimes midnight. I sigh and set my glasses on the table, a yawn escapes me and I stretch. Its been a long day.
- Maruche Kalu
short story to bless your day
Hello there, it's your girl Ginika... haha that sounds nothing like me. How are y'all doing? I hope the summer is everything you hoped for? To all the bookworms out there, my loving sister wrote the most magnificent short story. Here is a short beginning of it. Click Here to read the full story.
The Last I Cry
Knock, knock.
I frown in irritation. Who is there?
I glance at the grandfather clock in the corner. It chimes midnight. I sigh and set my glasses on the table, a yawn escapes me and I stretch. Its been a long day.
- Maruche Kalu
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