SHIELD Mentor Program

Brief Description: This session provides an entertaining way for teens to consider their potential as leaders. 

Brief Description: In this session, teens explore their own definitions of leadership and gain an awareness of how differently people define leadership. 

Brief Description: In this session, teens identify well-known individuals who exhibit overall qualities people generally look for in leaders.

Brief Description: In this session, teens examine what they may need to do to balance their expectations of leaders with those of others. 

Brief Description: In this session, teens explore how important it is for leaders to pay attention to who they're leading and if necessary, to adapt their leadership style.

Brief Description: In this session, teens gain an awareness of different types of power and different ways of expressing that power with positive or negative effects.

Brief Description: In this session, teens learn how effective communication skills make a difference in group members hearing what leaders mean to say--and vice versa.

Brief Description: In this session, teens learn what can block and what can improve their listening.

Brief Description: In this session, teens gain an understanding of leader's responsibility to balance personal values with what's necessary for the greater good of the group.

Brief Description: This session helps them recognize how frequently they face ethical situations and guides them in answering the question, "How do I make an ethical decision?"

Brief Description: In this session, teens learn that behavior styles traditionally considered feminine or masculine are both valuable in leading and aren't automatically tied to gender.

Brief Description: In this session, teens examine their prejudices and the impact these beliefs and other stereotypes may have on their roles as leaders.

Brief Description: This session focus on promoting an understanding of the importance of group members connecting effectively for a team to be a success.

Brief Description: This session focuses on helping teens gain awareness of their style of dealing with disagreements as well as other people's styles.

Brief Description: Majority rule is one approach.  Teens learn in this session about its benefits and limitations.

Brief Description: Consensus rule is one effective approach.  Teens learn in this session about its benefits and limitations.

Brief Description: In this session, teens explore what risks are appropriate to take on behalf of a group, as well as how and when to inspire others to take risks.

Brief Description: In this session, teens explore the value of creative problem solving.

Brief Description: In this session, teens have a light-hearted opportunity to practice speaking skills and responding to unexpected questions in front of others.

Brief Description: This session, teens gain an appreciation for how leaders need to balance what motivates individuals and what motivates the team. 

Brief Description: Helping teens understand the importance of showing appreciation to others and celebrating team success is a significant part of their daily behavior.