UNIT 3:

Using the Tools of a Leader broadens the scope of the student’s understanding in the areas of being assertive, patient and non-biased when it comes to addressing issues and problems. The final assignments allow for the students to see how far they have come in regards to their own growth and how successful they have been at learning the skills and strategies supplied throughout the course.

Topics Covered:

Topic 1 – Introduction:

• What’s in it for me?
  • Learn to avoid words that stop communication
  • Learn to recognize negative and positive body language

Topic 2 - Leadership and Peer Support:

• Attributes of a helpful person
• How do you communicate?

Topic 3 – Negative Communication Actions:

• Communication stoppers
• Recognizing negative communication actions

Topic 4 – Mood Signals Through Body Language:

• How to change your mood

Topic 5 – Communicating Positively:

• Verbal Communication
• Non-verbal Communication