Day one notes for Teen Leadership Academy

1. CHET AUSTIN TEEN
LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY
Kennesaw State University
Instructor John Roland
June 2-6, 2014

2. Who is Chet Austin??
 So, who is Chet Austin? The academy’s namesake
served as the CEO of Tip Top Poultry. A.L. Burruss, Austin’s
longtime friend, served as president of the company
from 1954 until his death in 1986. Austin retired in 1999
and established the Al and Chet Education fund in 2005
that has greatly benefitted the Kennesaw State Univ.

3. When you think of
Leadership!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQerL6YmxR8

4. Expectations for this week????
Why are you here?
What do you want to get out of
this week?
What would a SUCCESSFUL week
look like for you?
Why THIS class and not another??

5. Getting Acquainted &
Remembering Names
 Leaders need to realize the importance of
knowing and understanding the people
they want to lead.
 Why is it important for leaders to
remember the names of people they want
to lead?
 What would you like to know about each
other?

6. Agenda—day 1—may not
cover it all
1. Getting Acquainted & Remembering Names.
2. Mind Mapping.
3. Personality Profiling.
4. Qualities of a Leader—4 dimensions of leadership.
5. What kind of leader are you project?
6. Leadership Theories & Concepts—John Maxwell 5
levels of leadership.
7. Self-Esteem.
8. Public Speaking Projects.

7. Mind Mapping

9. Mind mapping
 Mind Maps are Your Secret Weapon to Success
 Making a Mind Map is Fun!
 Just remember these six easy steps.
 1. Start in the Center of a blank piece of paper turned sideways (landscape)
 2. Quickly sketch an image (no bigger than your fist) of your MAIN TOPIC in the
Center
 3. Use at least 3 COLORS in the center and many different COLORS for
emphasis, structure, creativity and fun!
 4. Draw some thick, curved connected lines from the picture, one for each of
the main ideas you have
 5. Name each of these ideas and, if you want, draw a little picture – This uses
both sides of your brain. Words are underlined throughout. This is because they
are key words and the underlining, as in normal notes, shows their importance.
 6. From each of these ideas, you can draw other connected lines, spreading out
like the branches of a tree. Add you thoughts on each of these branches (these
additional Branches represent the details).

10. Follow up discussion to Mind
Mapping
 How do you feel now that you know a little about each
other?
 How do you think this will help you as a leader?
 What did you find you had in common with other
people?
 What else would you like to know about each other?
 Did you find it easier to remember each other’s names?

14. Lions
Bold Self-reliant Competitive
Enterprising Goal-driven Productive
Loves to lead Strong willed Purposeful
Confident Likes authority Adventurous
Firm Persistent Independent
Enjoys
challenges
Takes charge Controlling
Problem solver Determined Action-oriented

15. Lions Lion- This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at
making decisions and is very goal-oriented. They
enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and
opportunity for advancement. Because lions are
thinking of the goal, they can step on people to
reach it. Lions can be very aggressive and
competitive. Lions must learn not to be too bossy or
to take charge in other’s affairs.
Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct
Weakness: Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation: Doesn’t understand that directness can
hurt others, hard time expressing grace

16. Beavers
Enjoys
instructions
Orderly On-time
Conscientious Predictable Detailed
Discerning Controlled Perfectionist
Precise Accurate Factual
Analytical Sensitive Practical
Scheduled Persistent Reserved
Deliberate Inquisitive Consistent

17. Beavers Beaver- Organized. Beavers think that there is a
right way to do everything and they want to do it
exact that way. Beaver personalities are very
creative. They desire to solve everything. Desire to
take their time and do it right. Beavers do not like
sudden changes. They need reassurance.
Strength: High standards, order, respect
Weakness: Unrealistic expectations of self & others,
too perfect.
Limitation: Seeing the optimistic side of things,
expressing flexibility

18. Golden
Retrievers
Sensitive feelings Adaptable Gives in
Even keeled Indecisive
Loyal Good listener Dislikes change
Sympathetic Patient Dry humor
Calm Thoughtful Nurturing
Non-demanding Warm and
relational
Tolerant
Avoids
confrontations
Enjoys routine Peace maker

19. Golden
Retrievers
Golden Retriever- Good at making friends. Very
loyal. Retriever personalities do not like big
changes. They look for security. Can be very
sensitive. Very caring. Has deep relationships, but
usually only a couple of close friends. Wants to be
loved by everyone. Looks for appreciation. Works
best in a limited situation with a steady work
pattern.
Strength: Accommodating, calm, affirming
Weakness: Indecisive, indifferent, unable to express
emotional, too soft on other people
Limitation: Seeing the need to be more assertive,
holding others accountable

20. Otter
Enthusiastic Motivator Enjoys change
Visionary
Laughter Infectious
Energetic Ideas Creative-new
Fun-loving Group oriented Enjoys Popularity
Optimistic Inspirational Mixes easily
Takes Risks Initiator Promoter
Very verbal Likes variety
Enthusiastic Motivator Enjoys change

21. Otter
Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter
personalities love people. They enjoys being
popular and influencing and motivating others.
Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do
not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots
of friends, but not deep relationships. They love
to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy
rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs
are not often done well.) The otter personality is
like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.
Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments,
follow through with discipline

22. The Qualities of a Leader

23. General Colin Powell defines the
essence of leadership

24. The Four Dimensions of Leadership
discussion
1.Character
2.Analysis
3.Accomplishment
4.Interaction

25. First Followership: Leadership lessons
from the dancing guy.

26. 5 Levels of Leadership by John
Maxwell
given at The 2013 Chick-Fil-A Leadercast

27. Active Listening is vital to leadership

28. Active Listening is vital to leadership

29. What is self-esteem??

30. What is self-esteem??

31. Self-Esteem definition
Your self esteem is build upon the
thoughts and feelings you have
about yourself.
It is a self-evaluation, an opinion of
who you are, build on experiences in
your life and the conclusions you
made, whether or not under pressure
of peers.

32. Your Self-Image

33. What is your Self-Image???
 How you see yourself determines the state of your
happiness and success.
 You are who you think you are, period.
 The beliefs you have about yourself are the source
of your behavior and your results in life.
 The beautiful thing is that you can change and
choose what you believe.
 And by changing those long lasting thoughts, you
were once so certain about, you change
everything.

34. Worksheet #1 Goal-setting
 Life is not about discovering yourself but it all has
to do with creating yourself, every moment
anew.
 Who do you want to be?
 What do you want to believe?
 What do you want to be capable of?
 What do you want to do?
 What do you want to have?

35. Worksheet #2 Strengths
Your thoughts determine your feelings
and the functioning of your brain.
Focus on your positive aspects so you
fill your brain with the best fuel
possible.
Write about your Strengths, Good
Traits, Achievements, Successes.

36. Discussion of the Public Speaking
project for Thursday
 Being an effective public speaker is essential to
leadership.
 The objective of this lesson is to learn the skills of
public speaking so you can connect with your
audience and get your message across.
 Series of four short (3-5 minutes) speeches to choose
from as you learn the skill of public speaking.
 Choose ONE speech to perfect for Thursday.
 Class will evaluate each speaker and discussion will
follow.

37. Review of the Day
Highlights
Low points
Goals met for the day?
3 Goals for tomorrow?