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Active listening is a leadership skill
Published on February 14, 2018
Practice active listening to aid in conflict resolution or relationship building. -
Use Applied Learning Opportunities to Increase Leadership Skills
Published on February 6, 2018
Professional development opportunities that utilize applied learning, including formalized community leadership programs, strengthen knowledge and personal skills through experience. -
Officer training can help 4-H youth officers be successful
Published on February 2, 2018
4-H youth officers build confidence and a foundation of knowledge by participating in a basic officer training, now offered Feb. 17 and 22, 2018, in Berrien County. -
Successful youth-adult partnerships on boards and committees
Published on February 2, 2018
Five reminders for adults making organizational decisions in partnership with youth. -
4-H club fundraiser flyer checklist
Published on January 30, 2018
Follow this checklist to ensure your 4-H fundraiser flyer meets Michigan 4-H guidelines. -
Creating partnership: working intentionally to find a way out
Published on January 29, 2018
Here's a guideline for successful partnerships. -
If you want a better team, don’t give them an answer!
Published on January 23, 2018
In a leadership position, holding back your thoughts can teach your team to think for themselves. -
Exploring Bias
Published on January 22, 2018
“Who me? I don’t have a biased bone in my body.” Often the level of discomfort of understanding and owning our biases stems from the shortsighted belief that the issue of bias is simply about good and bad people. -
Add to your experience in a pre-college program
Published on January 5, 2018
After participating in a pre-college program, consider serving in future roles as a way to give back and serve others. -
Newly revised teen leadership document is here!
Published on January 5, 2018
This updated document will help both youth and adult advisors see how to get the most out of a teen leadership project and how leadership can be very rewarding for both the teen and the groups with which they interact.