1. Social Contract
In this class, we will treat others as we expect to be treated by being open-minded, honest, kind, respectful, and forgiving. We are young adults who will act and behave accordingly because we expect to be held to higher standards when given opportunity and freedom.

2. Why is it significant? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJR-MRVd1ok
Leadership
Why is it significant?

4. 5 Facts about Leadership
#1: One person can make the difference between success or failure in any organization. You can be that person through becoming a leader.
#2: Most people become successful only through the help of others. You can obtain this help through the practice of leadership.
#3: You do NOT need to be a manager/boss/captain/president to be a leader. You do NOT need to wait to be promoted. You can become a leader immediately by raising your hand and volunteering to lead.
#4: The essence of leadership is very simple. It is to help people to perform to their maximum potential to achieve organizational goals or objectives.
#5: Good leadership doesn't depend on good deals or pleasant working conditions. Your ability to motivate people to perform to their maximum is independent of these factors.

5. An Effective Leader
Pick 5 of the most important actions for a leader to take
Rank them 1 being the highest and 5 being the lowest
Once everyone has completed the sheet, you will report back to class.
Be ready to defend and explain your choices.
Leadership characteristics are…

6. Defining Leadership
Do the worksheet making sure to use complete sentences
Question #4 will be part of your speech.
We will discuss your responses as a class.

7. I am… a Leader Complete the handout
In what ways are you currently a leader?
What are possible areas where you can expand your leadership role?
Final Question: When you think of yourself as a leader, what expectations do you have of yourself?
The final question must be answered in paragraph form because it will also be part of your speech.

8. Speech In your speech you will inform the class of the following areas
Your definition of leadership.
What do you believe is the most important action/trait of an effective leader and why?
Your expectations for yourself as a leader
If possible, in what ways are you currently taking on roles as a leader?
Your written speech must be a minimum of 6 sentences and your speech will be 1-2 minutes.