ACTIVISM @ WORK : LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM in Social Justice and Activism
FOR GRADES 8TH-12TH
THURSDAYS 3:30-4:30 PM (MST) - JAN 21 - APR 29, 2021 - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION
How do we become leaders for social justice and activism? What are the attitudes and practices necessary to step into the roles of leadership for our community? This transformative leadership training program will introduce twelve shifts in practitudes that would prepare us for the work in making our communities more equitable and just. It will not only help us explore ourselves but how these very attributes are manifested in leaders who are currently working in our communities.
SCHEDULE OF TOPICS:
I. Introduction to Leadership
II. Self-Perception Shift
- Own Our Identities - Self-Esteem Redefined
- Coming into Our Passions - Purpose Redefined
- Lean into Our Interests - Strengths Redefined
- Evaluate Our Narratives - Values Redefined
III. Attitude Shift
- Acknowledge Our Fears - Vulnerability Redefined
- Dare Creatively - Limits Redefined
- Build Hope and Faith - Vision Redefined
- Challenge Expectations - Success Redefined
IV. Practice Shift
- Be Patient and Persevere - Grit Redefined
- Develop Presence - Perception Redefined
- Seek Influence - Power Redefined
- Honor Self - Self-Care Redefined
V. Conclusion
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