Leadership: Genius Zone

Every great initiative has a leader. Most Leaders learn through trial and error and sometimes make mistakes that cost companies millions or even billions of dollars. Effective leaders accomplish what others thought was impossible, often because they can see what's possible even though others don't see it. For the first week, students learn essential skills needed to be an effective leader and will walk away with a leadership toolkit where they can build and develop their leadership skills when they go home. Students will learn how to develop their inner game in order to influence their outer game with skills such as tough decision making, public speaking, how to handle stressful situations and team building.

In the second week, students complete a Design Thinking Sprint and create an MVP (Minimal Viable Product) for a Social Impact Startup. Students put their leadership skills to the test as they create a real company and launch them. In the past students have created videos, websites, Environmental Education Courses, Social Media Campaigns, Suicide Awareness Campaigns and more.