| It is never too early to learn how to be successful, and | | | | Discussing money is not taboo. In fact, it is |
| leadership training is the perfect place to begin. Point | | | | recommended that you dedicate a series of courses |
| youth in the right direction. Furnish relevant information | | | | on the topic. Stress the importance of tithing and giving. |
| on the following topics. | | | | Think about investing in a board game like Cash Flow; |
| - Managing Time | | | | teens learn key concepts about money and have fun. |
| Time is the most valuable resource, yet it is often | | | | - Dealing with Difficult People |
| mismanaged. Nevertheless, the sooner youth learn to | | | | Difficult people are a fact of life, so supply youth with |
| effectively manage time, they will achieve more. Ask | | | | the strategies and solutions to confidently deal with |
| youth to assess where their time goes and what they | | | | them. Equip teens with the interpersonal skills to handle |
| value most in their lives. Teach techniques to create | | | | various interactions (dealing with difficult peers, |
| balance and to get back on track. Aside from this, | | | | teachers, parents, siblings, employers, and authority |
| identify distractions and time wasters. | | | | figures). |
| - Setting Goals | | | | - Projecting a Positive Professional Image |
| Provide instruction in setting goals that are specific, | | | | Image is everything. To this end, coach youth to look, |
| measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Explain the | | | | act, and dress to communicate a positive and |
| difference between short and long term goals. Direct | | | | professional image. Do not forget to cover topics like |
| teens to write personal, career, and financial goals | | | | the importance of image, how your image influences |
| along with action plans. Encourage them to | | | | the way others respond to you, the elements of |
| continuously set smart goals. | | | | image, nonverbal communication, and a positive |
| - Making, Saving, and Investing Money | | | | attitude. |