Leadership is an important activity. It is critical that today’s youth learn to understand and exercise leadership, not as a power to be lorded over others, but as a relational skill which can enrich their lives and the lives of others, and can facilitate great achievements.

Many people assume that leadership is a gift, which some have and others don’t. While there is no doubt that some children, from an early age, exercise leadership and are looked upon as leaders by their peers, many students can learn to better use the leadership qualities which they have. In addition, students can be taught to recognise leadership qualities in others, qualities which go beyond bossiness and charisma.

This book is based on the author’s experience in teaching leadership to students. It can be used with Primary/Elementary and Secondary students, and can be adapted by the teacher to the needs of the group.