Developing Emotionally Intelligent Peer Leaders

This workshop offers an introduction to an emotionally intelligent and experientially based youth leadership program. The program offers an overview of an orientation process that is based on the Full Value Commitment. The Peer Leadership program consists of carefully selected students who lead a semester long freshman orientation. The program structure includes a student directed Peer Leadership Advisory Board, approximately forty Peer Leaders and two adult advisors. The Advisory Board directs the selection and training process of the entire program. The remaining Peer Leaders facilitate the freshmen orientation that occurs once a week in physical education classes. The advisors provide overall direction, training and support to the program. The Peer Leaders participate in an extensive training process that prepares them to run small groups of freshmen using experiential learning. This proven, dynamic and effective approach provides a safe environment for the freshmen and offers support for a successful high school career. 

Full Value and Emotional Intelligence Leadership Competencies

Be Here	Emotional Self-Awareness	Organizational Awareness	Optimism
Be Safe	Self-Control	Influence	Inspiration
Be Honest	Self-Confidence	Accurate Self-Assessment	Transparency
Set Goals	Achievement	Initiative	Change Catalyst
Let Go & Move On	Adaptability	Conflict Management	Teamwork and Collaboration
Care for Self and Others	Developing Others	Service	Empathy