1. Horticulture 2: Unit 1 Leadership and SAE Objective 1.01: Understand leadership qualities and career building techniques desired by the horticulture industry.

2. A. Leadership Qualities.  1. Integrity- honesty.  2. Courage- willing to go forward under difficult conditions.  3. Management- using people, resources and processes to reach a goal.

3. A. Leadership Qualities.  4. Unselfishness- placing the desires and welfare of others above yourself.  5. Loyalty- reliable support for an individual, group or cause.  6. Enthusiasm- energy to do a job and the inspiration to encourage others.

4. A. Leadership Qualities.  7. Plan- think through, determine procedures.  8. Knowledge- awareness, understanding.  9. Tact- saying or doing the right thing without offending.

5. B. Components of Instructional Program.  1. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)- provides opportunities to explore interests and to gain work experiences.  2. Classroom and laboratory instruction- studying and learning subject matter in the classroom, shops, greenhouses, nurseries, barns and other settings. Laboratory activities can be incorporated in any of these settings.

6. B. Components of Instructional Program.  3. FFA- student organization that develops leadership, communication and citizenship skills.  a. Leadership- skills are developed by participation as chapter officers, committee members, group leaders, mentors, etc.  b. Communication- skills are developed through speaking career development events such as prepared public speaking, creed, parliamentary procedure, extemporaneous speaking, agricultural sales and poultry, dairy and livestock oral reasons.  c. Citizenship- skills are developed to promote community service involvement by volunteering at food banks, animal shelters, nursing homes, etc.

7. C. Public Speaking- Types of speeches.  1. Informative- gives knowledge or information to audiences.  2. Persuasive- convinces people to believe or do something.  3. Integrative- pep talks, welcome speeches, introduction, etc.  4. Prepared- speech is written and learned.  5. Extemporaneous- speech with little or no preparation.

8. D. Variables to Consider.  1. Purpose of the speech- Why are you giving the speech?  2. Audience- What group is hearing the speech?  3. Occasion- What is the event?  4. Content- What is in the speech?  5. Composition- How is the speech written and organized?

9. E. Oral delivery variables.  1. Voice- pitch, quality, articulation, pronunciation, force.  2. Stage presence- appearance, poise, attitude, confidence, ease before audience, personality, posture.  3. Power of expression- fluency, sincerity, emphasis, directness, communicative ability, conveyance of thought and meaning.  4. Response to questions- accurate, ability to think quickly.  5. General effect- interesting, understandable, convincing, pleasing, holds attention

10. F. Workforce Preparation.  1. Resume.  a. Designed to give the employer information about your background skills, job experience and education.  b. Should be tailored for each job.  c. Purpose is to get an interview.  d. Most resumes should be one (1) page, but no more than (2) pages.  e. Items to include in your resume:  1) Name and address.  2) Objective.  3) Education.  4) Experience.  5) Activities.  6) Skills.  7) References.

11. F. Workforce Preparation.  2. Cover Letter.  a. Preview to your resume.  b. Should be brief, ½ page, but not more than one (1) page.  c. Items to include:  1) Position you are applying for.  2) Outline your key selling points.  3) Address the needs of your employer.  4) Invite employer to contact you.

12. 3. Job Interview.  a. Cover letter sent in to assist in establishing an interview date.  b. Follow-up phone call is typically recommended to secure interview.  c. Resume is sent with cover letter. Typically suggested that the individual bring a copy of resume to the interview as well.  d. Individual should dress in professional attire.  e. Prepare for the interview and application process.

13. 3. Job Interview.  f. Practice common questions asked during an interview.  1) What are your three greatest attributes or strengths?  2) What are your three biggest weaknesses or things you would like to improve upon?  3) Where do you want to be in five years?  4) What leadership qualities can you bring to our company?  5) Why are you the best candidate for job?

14. 3. Job Interview.  g. Gather information typically requested during the application process.  1) General Applicant Information- name, date of birth, address, email, phone.  2) Education- name of school attended, degree obtained, graduation date, etc.  3) Previous Work Experience- dates employed, address, name of supervisor, etc.  4) References- name, address, phone, email.