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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

3. Job Interview.  g. Gather information typically requested during the application process.  1) General Applicant Information- name, date of birth, address, , 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, .