Oftentimes, we hear that we should give 200% instead of 100%!  While I believe that is going in the right direction, I also feel giving 200% is high given most leaders are trying to give just under 100% but make it look like 100%.  Here at NSLC we challenged the students to give 110% Day 1.  Why?  Because it is just enough to get them to step outside of their comfort zone.  It is outside of their comfort zone where they discover true growth as a person and a leader is.  We want to allow them to step out of their comfort zone in a safe space to discover something new and amazing about themselves.  A “Good” Leader gives 100%.  A “Great” Leader gives 110%.  Slight variation.  However, in the words of Jim Collins “Good is the enemy of Great.”  Here at NSLC, we are going for Great!

 

Daily leadership tips are provided by Mr. A’ric Jackson:

For over a decade, people have allowed themselves to be inspired and motivated by the words of Mr. A’ric Jackson. His mission is to Transform Lives Through Leadership and teach the tangible tools of how to make dreams reality.

With a background in Corporate Training, he brings that knowledge and professionalism to teens. He has served as the Leadership Trainer & Keynote Speaker for such organizations as the Count Me In Global Leadership Summit, National Teen Leadership Program, Future Business Leaders of America, and Statewide Student Council Conferences to name a few. He is the founder of Generation Leadership (www.genleadership.org), a leadership training program designed for High Schools & Universities.


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