Leadership skills are highly valued in the workplace, but they often seem hard to cultivate without holding a formal leadership position. It turns into a catch-22: “I got turned down for the manager position because I don’t have managerial experience, but how do I get managerial experience without having managerial experience?” This circular question leaves many aspiring leaders feeling stuck in a frustrating cycle of uncertainty.

Good news! The solution lies in recognizing that leadership isn't solely confined to formal roles. There’s a range of leadership lessons to be found in everyday experiences, and this session demonstrates how we can practice and enhance our leadership skills regardless of our current job title. In this session, we’ll explore leadership principles that are ingrained in everyday life: from teamwork and communication, to adaptability and resilience. Drawing inspiration from two of the USA’s most popular youth leadership organizations, Girl Scouts of the USA and the Boy Scouts of America, we’ll gain valuable insight into everyday leadership behaviors, and explore practical ways to apply those behaviors at work.

Attendees will leave this session with a new appreciation for the range of leadership skills cultivated through seemingly mundane activities, and strategies for applying those skills in their professional lives.