Youth LeadershipYouth LeadershipYoung Professionals Young Professionals

Workshop 2013Workshop 2013

Preparing Young People for a Future of Success and Excellence

How do young people feel more comfortable in communicating with others?

How do young people feel more comfortable in communicating with others?

Face to FaceInterviews

PresentationPublic SpeakingSocial interaction

One-on-One Speakingetc.

ElectronicallyE-mailTwitter

FacebookInstagram

Flickretc…

Now, more than ever, youth needs guidance in developing their communication skills.

Young people are often more comfortable communicating electronically than speaking face to face.

Yet many events in teenagers’ lives require interpersonal communication skills to be resolved successfully.

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MISSION

- Prepare young people for the future- Meet the challenges of our real life - Help find full potentials in professional Life - Become socially, morally, emotionally,

physically, and cognitively competent. - More…

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Youth Leadership

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Youth Leadership

(1) Youth leadership is the ability to guide or direct others on a course of action, influence the opinion and behavior of other people, and show the way by going in advance”

(Wehmeyer, Agran, & Hughes, 1998)

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Youth Leadership

(2) Youth leadership is the ability to analyze one's own strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem to carry them out.

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Youth Leadership

This includes the ability to identify community resources and use them, not only to live independently, but also to establish support networks to participate in community life and to effect positive social change.

!!CHANGE!!

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Youth Leadership

!!CHANGE!!

Example: President Barack Obama – HarlemHe chose to help underprivileged African-American people in Harlem rather than making money as a lawyer after graduating from Harvard University…

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Outcomes - Benefits

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Youth Leadership Benefits

Increased self esteem, popularity, and sense of personal control

Increased development of leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Increased dependability and job responsibility Increased communication in the family Decreased psychosocial problems

(i.e., loneliness, shyness)

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Youth Leadership Benefits

Increased Academic Achievement Increased Motivation to Succeed Increased Positive Health Decisions Increased Social Skills Improved Conflict Resolution Skills Decreased involvement in Risky Behaviors

(i.e., tobacco, alcohol and drug use)

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Why is YLP/YPLP important for You?

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Why is YLP/YPLP important for You?

Assist you to become self-sufficient Become productive members of society Assist in the development of advocacy (self-

determination) skills Foster making informed choices Expose you to role models and leaders

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Public Speaking?

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• Participate in and lead group discussion or meetings.

• Offer advice to help others improve their speaking and leadership skills

• Overcome nervousness when speaking before an audience.

• Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly.

• Listen carefully to others' ideas.

Public Speaking?

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HOW?

BEwho you are

“Either exist as you are or be as you exist”Mawlana Jelaleddin Rumi

KNOWthe skills of teaching and leading

DOLeadership Skills, Communicating

Problem Solving, Planning, Conflict Resolution

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HOW?

Activities that are challenging, interesting and related to everyday life

Opportunities to participate in decision-making relating to things youth care about

Relationships with emotionally supportive adults

Academic-focused programs with recreational activities

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How?

Opportunities for skill-building Integration of family, school and

community efforts Physical and psychological safety Opportunities to belong Positive social norms

How can you make a difference?

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How can you make a difference?

Professionally Voluntarily Philanthropy Altruism Dedication

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Albert Einstein –

A Life dedicated for others is worth living.

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How to be Successful?

Attitudes

Skills

Knowledge

MyGoals

PositiveBehaviorChange

ImprovedPerformance

Formula for Success

Internal Developmental AssetsInternal Developmental Assets

CommitmentCommitmentto Learningto Learning

PositivePositiveValuesValues

SocialSocialCompetenciesCompetencies

PositivePositiveIdentityIdentity

Achievement motivation

School engagement

Homework

Bonding to school

Reading for Pleasure

Caring

Equality & Social Justice

Integrity

Honesty

Responsibility

Restraint

Planning & decision-making

Interpersonal competence

Cultural competence

Resistance skills

Peaceful conflict resolution

Personal Power

Self-esteem

Sense of Purpose

Positive view of personal

future

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SupportSupport EmpowermentEmpowermentBoundaries &Boundaries &ExpectationsExpectations

ConstructiveConstructiveUse of TimeUse of Time

Family support

Positive family communication

Other adult relationships

Caring neighborhood

Caring school climate

Parent involvement

in school

Community values youth

Youth as resources

Service to others

Safety

Family boundaries

School boundaries

Neighborhood boundaries

Adult role models

Positive peer influence

High expectations

Creative activities

Youth programs

Religious community

Time at home

External Developmental AssetsExternal Developmental Assets

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How can you be Global Leaders?

How can you become Global Citizens?

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How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens?

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COMMUNICATIONEarn multiple communicative skills such as languages,

computer skills, social media, print/visual media

NETWORKINGMeet Global and Young Global Leaders

DIVERSITYMeet People from Across the Spectrum of Society

How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens?

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ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONSVisit Esteemed Academic Institutes NATIONAL / GLOBAL POLITICS

Learn National/Global Political Perspectives

ECONOMY / BUSINESSESExperience Global Business Approaches  

How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens?

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HEALTH / ENVIRONMENTDiscuss Global Environmental and Health Issues 

WORLD HISTORYEnjoy Historical, Cultural and Natural Sites 

ARTS & CULTUREAttend Visual and Performing Arts Programs and Events 

How can you be Successful Leaders?

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How can you be Successful Leaders?

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All of the above, +

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDStrong Academic Background

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITYWell-Prepared College Package: GRE, GMAT, LSAT etc.

PERSONAL SKILLSCommunication, Language Proficiency, Interview Skills  

How can you be Successful Leaders?

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CULTURECultural Understanding

MANAGEMENTOrganizational Management

OTHERS… 

NATIONAL LEVEL

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Recommendations… - Government (Local-State-Federal Levels)- Political Parties & Their Programs and Policies- Current News / Local, State, Federal Media Outlets- Engage with Other Youth Leadership Groups- Plan and organize YLP agenda and focus points- Participate Youth Leadership Forums- Others….

GLOBAL LEVEL

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Recommendations…

- Global Issues (Social, Economic, Environmental)- United Nations & Global Organizations

- Countries & Governance (National, Regional, Global)- Current News / Local, Regional Media Outlets- Engage with Other Youth Leadership Groups- Plan and organize YLP agenda and focus points- Participate Youth Leadership Forums- Others…

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?Your questions and comments please.Your questions and comments please.

For More Information…

Mehmet Kilic

Director

Center for Global AffairsPEACE ISLANDS INSTITUTE

535 Fifth Avenue 6th Floor

New York, NY 10017(646) 853-5133

mkilic@peaceislands.org

www.peaceislands.org

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