4-H Leadership

Leadership, the traits may feel natural, but it never hurts to practice early and often

As a Brand Manager, parents often ask me how they can help their children prepare for leadership. Of course school and sport leadership positions are great, but I am also thankful for my experience in 4-H. The 4-H pledge =

Head (think clear)
Heart (be loyal)
Hands (give service)
Health (live healthy lifestyle)

It's a national club for boys and girls age 8 to 18. There's a local, county, state, and national level and many choices in projects. For example, over 10 years I learned and demonstrated in photography, stencil painting, creative stitchery, drawing and painting, cooking, gardening, recycling, child development, and more.
Others showed animals, wood working, etc.

Every year you set and write your own goals, you learn, show results at the fair, get judged, teach others through demonstrations, record results, and get rewarded if you have above average results. Senior members are expected to coach younger members. Senior members get elected or chosen for leadership positions based upon past performance. Business friends, is this process sounding familiar???

Ask me about being a camp counselor, the "I Dare You Award", and the leadership conference at the White House/National Congress. And for your kids, check out the 4-H club near you.