Remember what I was saying about the leadership training?
Well today, that person came to give us a crash course in Leadership.
The course was during the Red Crescent (Malaysian version of Red Cross) meeting at school. The lecturer was one of the former presidents of the Red Crescent club, who later went on to lead leadership clubs. He was the one who helped support the club during its split from the International side of the school.
Anyway, the highlight of this course was this:
He told us to find people we didn't know and get into groups of five to discuss the values of a leader. Because leaders can adapt to any environment they are thrown into, right?
My friends told me not to split, and to stick with them. I was hesitating about this, because that did not seem to give the effect the lecturer was looking for.
Just then, I heard someone behind me ask: "What does Integrity mean?"
Somehow, I instinctively turned around and answered their question. It wasn't even directed at me!
But that was how I got into their group. Remember, I'm the 13 year old in this bunch of 14-15 year olds. But age doesn't matter. And we talked about 2 values a leader should have. After about 5 minutes, the lecturer told us to choose a representative. My team chose me.
I'm really glad that I had experiences on stage before, talking about leadership values...so although I was nervous, everyone else thought I did great! (mini Oprah Winfrey, someone said.. :D)
This was a great experience...especially since I did it voluntarily while others were peer pressured!
Hi. Just to let you know that I heartily agree that age does not matter. Here I am a 58 year old reading a 13 year old's blog! Well I feel like I am 28 actually! I enjoy your writing and would like to encourage you to continue this great work. I like best your blog kn What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up. I love the stats you put up and am ashamed that I belong to the 10% who ask and forget and ask again! Sigh ... Anyway, my name is Elizabeth and I met your parents when they stopped by to get me to autograph my book for you. No I am NOT your parent's friend. Ha ha ha I know how youngsters freak out when they have to interact with their papa or mama's friends. So not cool! So, keep writing. When you publish your first book, I would like an autographed copy in return. Cheers.
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