How Youth Volunteering Shaped My Leadership Mindset
Volunteering with youth has been one of the most influential experiences in shaping my approach to leadership. When I first started volunteering, I had a limited understanding of what it meant to lead. Leadership was about providing direction, making decisions, and guiding others from the front. However, working with young people opened my eyes to the deeper, more complex nature of leadership. It taught me that effective leadership is not about authority or control; instead, it’s about listening, supporting, and inspiring others. Through volunteering, I gained new insights into my leadership style and what it means to lead by example. The process of volunteering with youth pushed me to grow in unexpected ways. It was a journey of learning and self-reflection that helped me understand the true essence of leadership. In this article, I will explore how my experience with youth volunteering shaped my leadership mindset and helped me become a more effective and empathetic leader. Learning...