Rising Stars-Youth Leadership

Rising Stars for Youth

 

 

Developing personal leadership is a critical component in bringing today’s youth into society and the workforce as healthy, productive contributors. Rising Star’s proven process instills these behaviors along with additional return on investment through prevention and reduction of risk behavior.

In many cases, attitudes will directly determine whether a young person turns a problem into an opportunity or succumbs to it; whether they behave in ways that benefit others or remain self-absorbed; whether they consciously expand the use of their potential or allow atrophy to set in; whether they diligently look for continuous growth and improvement opportunities or remain satisfied with the status quo. Interpersonal skills, when combined with increased knowledge and goal setting behavior, enhance the ability of youth to assess the impact of their existing and future success. The end result is that young people transition beyond the traditional approach to learning and start applying knowledge, therefore, taking control of their
own destiny.

The Rising Stars process contains all of these components along with innovative self-directed learning strategies by which young people take responsibility for their own personal improvement and constructivism.

The Formula for Success


 

 

 

The Purpose

The purpose of this performance model is three-fold. First, through the successful application of self-leadership skills during their middle school, high school, or early college years, young people will embrace the process and tools enabling them to achieve their goals thereby becoming positive contributors to their community. Second, the alignment of all goals by all shareholders within any organization is critical to create a high performance, sustainable environment. Third, beginning by defining the end result using a variety of pre-determined benchmarks, a positive return on investment can be directly realized. is critical to create a high performance, sustainable environment. Third, beginning by defining the end result using a variety of pre-determined benchmarks, a positive return on investment can be directly realized.


Critical Issues Covered Within this Process

•     Developing Personal Leadership
•     Keys to a Positive Self-Image
•     Conformity and Choices
•     The Power of Your Attitude
•     Goal Setting for Success
•     Establishing Priorities
•     Learning From Mistakes
•     Making the Most of Your Time
•     Do You Know Your “Self”
•     Human Needs and Motivation
•     Leading Others
•     Communicating with Others
•     Making Decisions and Solving Problems
•     Continuing Leadership Growth

The Results Are Measurable

•     40% Grade Point Increase
•     56% Reduction in School Disciplinary/Truancy Incidents
•     College Attendance Increased from 5% to 75%
•     Effective Communication in Diverse Situations
      (Socially Confident)
•     Internalization of Time Management and
      Conflict Resolution
•     Demonstration of Leadership





©2012 Resource Associates Corporation & Elevations Unlimited, LLC

Rising Stars Curriculum


Chapter 1: Leadership

Young people learn qualities of an effective leader. These qualities are developed, not inherited. They then begin to explore self-leadership and continual improvement.


Chapter 2: S-U-C-C-E-S-S

Young people begin to define their personal destiny and learn to develop a healthy self-image by creating a positive dialogue with themselves.

Chapter 3: Glancing Back

Your past experiences in life shape your present thoughts and actions. In this chapter, young people understand how they are conditioned and the effects it has on success.

Chapter 4: Attitude is Everything

Young people learn and explore what attitudes are, how they are developed, and the effect they have on behavior. They then learn techniques for attitude development.

Chapter 5: Setting Goals

Young people learn the process of effective goal setting and how to take ownership of their personal goals.

Chapter 6: Achieving Success

Young people explore success and begin to identify obstacles to success along with the benefits of planning and writing out their goals.

Chapter 7: Solutions Into Action

Fear and courage are two emotions that can either accelerate or prevent goal achievement. In this chapter, young people explore their self-concept and how to act on their goals.

Chapter 8: Watch the Clock

Time management is one skill we all need to continually improve upon. In this chapter, young people are introduced to effective time management techniques and begin to practice them.

Chapter 9: Do You Know Yourself?

Is the glass half full or half empty? Young people explore their self-concept and techniques on how to develop a powerful "self".

Chapter 10: Human Needs and Motivation

What motivates you and those around you? Young people explore motivation, and learn the appropriate uses for each type.

Chapter 11: Leading Others

Leadership is situational, and to be an effective leader of others, you need to understand the situation and act appropriately.

Chapter 12: Do You Hear What I Hear?

Do your actions stand together with your words? Young people learn the methods of effective communications.

Chapter 13: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Avoidance of making a decision is a decision. How do you make an effective decision?

Chapter 14: Continuing Your Leadership Growth

How do you internalize continual personal improvement?