NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE ON MASTERING LEADERSHIP

Inspire others to follow...What matters most to you in life? Do you want to have a real impact on the world in which you live? During this powerful six-day program, you will explore your strengths and talents as you develop leadership skills that will allow you to pursue your passions. By the end of your six-day experience at our national youth conference on leadership, you will have the ability to effectively and confidently engage others in what matters most to you and them!

At the NSLC on Mastering Leadership, every moment is hands-on. Together you and your team will play off each other’s strengths and weaknesses as you develop strategies for implementing what matters most to you and your community. On the next to last day of the program, you will be an active participant as you contribute during a day of service…and…for your participation in our national youth conference on leadership, you will earn 15 community service hours.

At the NSLC on Mastering Leadership you will be challenged and stretched through a series of fun, hands-on experiences developed by internationally-renowned facilitator, Robert L. Pruitt, II, as you discover the Pillars of Effective Leadership. Topics include:

Vision and Goal Setting

The Distinctions of Leadership

Persuasive Communication

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Team Building

Group Dynamics

Community Service

During the course of the program, students will participate in a variety of interactive workshops, led by nationally-renowned facilitators. These workshops will help students master the Pillars of Effective Leadership as they prepare to serve their communities and the world.

Witness the power of teamwork and see how you can accomplish extraordinary results by empowering others to work together. Our Ropes Challenge Course challenges you to go beyond your perceived boundaries, requires you to solve problems, and teaches you to trust yourself and others around you - ultimately making you a more powerful and effective leader.

Learn to effectively envision and declare what matters most to you in life - whether it be a passion for something within your school, your extracurricular activities, your community or your world. Create your personal strategic plan for living leadership every day as you build strategies that will engage those around you.

This is perhaps the single most profound component of the national youth conference on leadership. Through our experiential workshops you will examine and practice the fine line between “inclusive” and “exclusive” leadership. You will discover what enables the most significant members of our society to be the exceptional people they are and explore the intricacies of Vision, Integrity, Responsibility, Character, Commitment, and Empowerment. You will discover what makes you distinct as a leader and harness your natural ability to lead and to make a difference for others!

Explore and understand your ability to contribute in a meaningful way to the team you serve. Discover how and why we act the way we do in different situations and develop powerful strategies for motivating others for the task at hand.

Learn to communicate in a powerful way, stirring the emotions of your listeners while encouraging them to take action on their vision.

Explore the dynamics and learn the strategies of win-win negotiation and conflict resolution. Enhance your ability to handle high-stakes situations with greater ease.

One of the key components of the national youth conference on leadership is our Community Service Project. Make a real difference as you plan and participate in this unique experience. You will earn 15 community service hours as part of this project.

At the NSLC on Mastering Leadership you will experience firsthand the profound impact you can have on those around you. From the very first day, you will be challenged to exercise your leadership potential through interactive and exciting exercises and workshops. You will participate in a Ropes Challenge Course where you and your team will be encouraged to overcome mental and physical obstacles that will require teamwork, creativity and trust. Throughout your time at our national youth conference on leadership you will be challenged constantly to put your leadership skills to the test.

While at the NSLC you will be challenged to move beyond your comfort zone and develop your leadership potential. You will be guided by a group of nationally-renowned facilitators with decades of experience working with high school students. The NSLC leadership team will be there every step of the way as you master the Pillars of Effective Leadership.

During your NSLC program, you will also meet with and learn from leaders in the fields of public service, government and community development. These speakers will share their insights on the power of leadership and serving others. In past years, NSLC students have met with:

• Justice David Souter, U.S. Supreme Court
• Adotei Akwei, Advocacy Director, Amnesty International
• Robert Tschetter, Director, PeaceCorps
• Secretary Edward Schager, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Mark Sullivan, Director, U.S. Secret Service
• Mary Erbach, Director of Education, Art Institute of Chicago
• Marsh Johnson Evans, President and CEO, American Red Cross
• Alison Laing, NGO Outreach Associate, GivingGlobal
• Scott Harding, Founder and CEO, National Relief Network