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WWDA LEAD Toolkit

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Glossary

Glossary

Safe leadership

Safe leadership

Activity 1: I am a leader

Think of times when you have stepped into a leadership role as you complete the sentences below.

It can help to share this activity with others and discuss your experiences. Often others will think of something you didn’t value as leadership, and you will realise some ways you have already been a leader. 

I am a leader when I teach others about…
(e.g. how to pass on skills to children)

I am a leader when I support and empower others by…
(e.g. identifying their strengths)

I am a leader when I promote…
(e.g. all the benefits of diversity in a team)

I am a leader when I raise awareness about…
(e.g. how to build confidence in others)

I am a leader because of my strength to…
(e.g. keep finding a solution even when it is difficult)

I am a leader with passion to…
(e.g. create a world where everyone has equal rights and opportunities)

I am a leader when I challenge stereotypes about…
(e.g. people with disabilities or older people)

I am a leader when I celebrate mine and other people’s achievements by…
(e.g. creating special events to notice every small phase towards a goal)

I am a leader when I speak out for others about…
(e.g. unfair decisions)

I am a leader when I am me because…
(e.g. I can role model the value of bringing my authentic self to decision making)

I am a leader because I have achieved…
(e.g. some of my dreams and I continue to work towards other dreams every day)