- Explore leadership
Leadership
When you hear the word “leadership,” you might associate it with being in charge. However, as a career skill, it’s more than just telling other people what to do. Leadership involves being able to recognize your strengths and those of your team and take advantage of those strengths to achieve organizational goals.[1]
Here are some examples of behavior that demonstrate leadership:
- Persuading and motivating others to work towards a shared goal
- Using feedback to evaluate and improve the actions that you take
- Thinking creatively, or outside the box
- Serving as a mentor or role model
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps provides a unique chance to make a real impact on issues that matter to you, such as education, disaster relief, health, and the environment. You’ll work alongside other individuals who share your commitment while also earning a living stipend and getting exposure to career development opportunities. See what these Team Leaders have to say about their experiences.
AmeriCorps Team Leaders
You can view the transcript for “AmeriCorps: Meet Joshua, NCCC Team Leader” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “AmeriCorps: Meet Miriam, NCCC Team Leader” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Meet Jordan Lee, NCCC Team Leader” here (opens in new window).
- “CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES.” 2022. NACE. National Association of Colleges and Employers. https://www.naceweb.org/uploadedfiles/files/2022/resources/2022-nace-career-readiness-development-and-validation.pdf. ↵