Developing Youth Leadership

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Episode: Developing Youth Leadership

by Brilliant Minds, Caring Hearts: Conversations with Education’s Changemakers

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Today’s episode features the thoughts and expertise of Lisa Goldsmith, SPIFFY Coalition Manager. Lisa shares strategies for developing youth leadership while combating adultism – assumptions that youth aren’t ready to contribute. She also explores how developing intentional community can help address the mental health issues facing young folx today.


[0:27] Hello Lisa!
[1:24] Why is a health community important?
[2:38] Defining community

[3:35] Successful youth leadership
[5:16] Preparing adults to work with youth
[7:39] Tips for creating this type of space

[9:03] How can individuals help without larger structures?
[11:33] Working to be a good grown up – no matter what your role
[15:05] Until Next Time!

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Collaborative for Educational Services, a non-profit educational agency committed to reaching and educating learners of all ages. Find out more by visiting https://www.collaborative.org/

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/dreamtime

Co-hosts: Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse and Elkie Burnside

Production: Elkie Burnside

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