The Leader In Me: Unlocking Leadership Potentials In Children And The Youth

By WISDOM KOJO HAMMOND

Imagine a world where children and young adults, from the tender age of 10 to the vibrant years of 25, embrace their inner leaders, driving positive change and inspiring those around them. The Leader In Me empowers young readers to embark on an exciting journey of leadership, where even the smallest actions can spark meaningful transformations. Combining captivating stories with practical leadership principles, this book makes the path to leadership an adventurous quest, accessible and inviting for all.

 

Through engaging narratives and relatable concepts, The Leader In Me encourages independent thinking, initiative, and the recognition of one's leadership potential. It's a roadmap to dreaming big, becoming purpose-driven leaders, and achieving one's goals. Dive into this empowering read and unlock the secrets of leadership, making a lasting impact on the world. Start your adventure today and discover how you can be a leader, no matter your age!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WISDOM KOJO HAMMOND
• Release date: May 18, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224837366

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About the author

Wisdom K.E Hammond, the author of The Leader In Me: Unlocking Leadership Potentials In Children And The Youth, is a gifted writer known for his ability to simplify complex concepts. His previous work, Returness of the Dead Forest, published in 2013 by Xlibris in the UK, showcased his talent for storytelling and engaging readers.

With a BA in Business Administration and a Masters in Leadership, his academic background, coupled with over 23 years of teaching and working experience in diverse in education, business has equipped him with a deep understanding of leadership principles.

As a digipreneur, Wisdom is the creative mind behind Ghana's innovative BECE Home Mock Examinations, a program that has transformed candidates into exceptional students. He also manages several news portals, including Ghanaeducation.org and Ghanaeducationnews.org, demonstrating his commitment to education and information dissemination.

Formerly the College President and Lecturer at Pinnacle College, Ghana, Wisdom has dedicated his career to shaping the minds of future leaders. In The Leader In Me, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in a clear and accessible manner, aiming to instill leadership skills in the next generation of leaders who are currently children and young adults.

Contact Wisdom Hammond on [e-mail]

Contents

About the author

What This Book Is All About

Introduction

What is leadership?

Why is leadership important for children?

How can children develop their leadership skills?

Different styles of leadership

How children develop their leadership skills

Leadership Story 1:

The Adventures of Captain Courage: A Tale of Leadership

Chapter 1

The Basics of Leadership

How to communicate effectively as a leader to achieve results

How to build relationships as a leader to achieve results

How to make decisions as a leader to achieve results

How to motivate others as a leader to achieve results

Leadership Story 2

The Adventures of Alex and the Magic Compass

Chapter 2: Leading Yourself

Tips for leading yourself to achieve results

Real-life examples and stories

How to Set Goals to Achieve Results

Tip for setting goals to achieve results............................

Real-life examples and stories

How to Manage Your Time to Achieve Results

Tips for managing your time to achieve results

Real-life examples and stories

How to Deal with Stress to Achieve Results

Basic causes of stress and how to deal with it for anyone, regardless of age:

Ways to deal with stress

How to Stay Positive to Achieve Results

Real-life examples and stories

Leadership Story 3

The Adventure of Captain Courageous

Chapter 3: Leading Others

How to delegate tasks as a leader to achieve goals

Things you can do to delegate tasks effectively

How to give feedback to achieve results as a leader

What is conflict resolution?

How to resolve conflict effectively

How to resolve conflict

How to build a team as a leader to achieve results

Team Building Stages for Young Leaders

Leadership story 4

The Adventure of Captain Chloe and Her Remarkable Crew

Chapter 4: Leading in Different Situations

Why is it important to lead in different situations?

How to lead in sports to achieve results

How to lead in your community to achieve results

How to lead in your family to achieve results

Leadership Story 5

The Little Leader - A Tale of Leadership for Kids

Chapter 5

The Future of Leadership

Challenges of leadership in the 21st century

Specific challenges of leadership in the 21st century

How to Become a Leader

Activities and Exercises for Practicing Leadership Skills

Digital leadership qualities for the 21st century children

How children can prepare for leadership in the future

Leadership Story 6

The Adventure of Tomorrow's Leaders

Chapter 6

Ethics and Corruption

The Importance of Ethics in Leadership

Types of Corruption

The Consequences of Corruption

Leaderships Story 7

The Ethical Adventures of Captain Alex:

A Tale of Leadership and Integrity

Final words on leader

Final tips on how to become a leader

What This Book Is All About

This book emphasizes the idea that children and young adults between 10 and 25 years can be leaders in their own right, empowering them to take on leadership roles from a young age. It aims to convey the idea of young leaders emerging and becoming a force for positive change, motivating children to recognize their leadership potential. The book combines leadership ideas and the allure of storytelling with the concept of young leaders, making it engaging and relatable for children.

It presents leadership as an exciting journey or adventure, which can captivate the imaginations of young readers and encourage them to explore leadership concepts.

It aims to let children known that even small actions by them can lead to meaningful change, inspiring them to take initiative. This will go on to encourage children to think independently and take on leadership roles, reinforcing the idea that leadership is a path to success.

The reality is that leadership can be decoded and learned through this book and this will make leadership accessible and inviting for young readers.

Through this book children and young adults who read it will be inspired to dream big to become purpose driven leaders, and achieve their goals, emphasizing the idea that leadership is a part of that journey. The concept that leadership can drive positive change, motivating children to be proactive in shaping their world.

This book no doubt captures the essence of leadership, empowerment, and inspiration for children and young adults less than 25 years, making the concept of leadership both accessible and exciting for young readers.

Introduction

What is leadership?

Leadership is the ability to influence others to achieve a common goal. It is about inspiring and motivating people to work together towards a shared vision. Leaders are not born, they are made. Anyone can be a leader, regardless of their age, gender, or background.

Why is leadership important for children?

Leadership is important for children because it can help them develop important skills that they will need in all areas of their lives. These skills include:

Communication skills: Leaders need to be able to communicate effectively with others in order to get their message across.

Problem-solving skills: Leaders need to be able to solve problems and make decisions in a timely and effective manner.

Teamwork skills: Leaders need to be able to work effectively with others in order to achieve common goals.

Decision-making skills: Leaders need to be able to make decisions that are in the best interests of the group.

Self-confidence: