Our Mission
Empowering Central Ohio youth to find common ground through leadership development and service to others.
Leadership Skills
Connection to Ohio's Social Emotional Learning Standards:
Apply productive self-monitoring strategies to reframe thoughts and behaviors
Demonstrate respect across school, community, face-to-face and virtual settings, when viewpoints or perceptions differ
Demonstrate empathy through understanding of others’ feelings and acknowledgement of their perspective
Recognize and acknowledge different perspectives of others to prevent conflict
Apply honesty, respect and compassion to the decision-making process
Empathy.
Connection to Ohio's Social Emotional Learning Standards:
Engage in an activity to improve school, home or community
Participate in cross-cultural activities and demonstrate respect for individuals from different social and cultural groups
Influence.
Connection to Ohio's Social Emotional Learning Standards:
Develop and implement a plan of action, based on support or constructive feedback, that addresses challenges and builds on strengths
Recognize the importance of short and long-term goals for success in school and life
Utilize strategies for persevering through challenges and setbacks
Persistence.
Connection to Ohio's Social Emotional Learning Standards:
Identify school, family and community resources that may assist in achieving a goal
Demonstrate the ability to actively listen and understand multiple perspectives
Use a non-judgmental voice during conflict resolution to maintain safe relationships
Exchange ideas and negotiate solutions to resolve conflicts, seeking support when needed