Our Philosophy

The Georgia Statement on Leadership provides the philosophical basis for our leadership programs. The interplay between personal and community values through an environment in which students are learning, promotes dynamic change, both in individuals and in groups.

The programs are based in the belief that all students have the capacity for leadership at some level. The programs are grounded in a theoretical model, the Georgia State ment on Leadership, which provides a definition of leadership that is future-oriented and identifies personal and community values to make this type of leadership possible.

How we define leadership:

Leadership is a visionary, values-driven, collaborative learning process that creates change for the greater good. This occurs within an individual's relationships, organizations, and local and global communities.

Effective leadership is supported by the following values:

Personal Values

Integrity means living consistently with one's values and adhering to high ethical standards

Commitment is demonstrated through a person being invested enough to make a difference

Self-Awareness means u nderstanding one's own strengths and weaknesses through active reflection

Flexibility is a willingness to explore new ideas, perspectives, and processes

Purposeful risk-taking refers to developing creative and innovative ways to promote positive change

Community Values

Inclusiveness involves creating an opportunity for all to contribute

Human Potential requires utilizing the knowledge, talents, and skills of each individual

Accountability means expecting all participants to be responsible for actions and decisions

Civil Discourse is understanding and appreciating disagreement and facilitating conflict resolution through active listening

Citizenship requires making an active investment in our communities