Jett Harris of Fort Smith

When I first entered a youth mentoring center, I believed leadership meant control, direction, and authority. I had years of experience managing teams and making decisions, but volunteering showed me something different. Working with kids demanded emotional intelligence, flexibility, and compassion more than strategy. Through this journey, I realized that leadership qualities are less about commanding others and more about cultivating trust, empathy, and respect. Furthermore, I quickly noticed that young people respond not to titles but to authenticity. They mirror sincerity and reject pretense. Instead of trying to “lead” them, I started listening, guiding, and learning alongside them. That shift changed everything. My definition of leadership evolved from “telling people what to do” to “helping people discover what they can do.” It was a powerful transformation that continues to influence my professional life today. Listening More, Speaking Less Initially, I entered mentoring sessio...

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