My Experience At Key Leader

by Savannah DeRoma, a home-schooled high school student from Fairfax, Virginia

Key Leader educated me about the five key principles of leadership and encouraged me to take an active role in challenging self-growth toward leadership. Our main facilitator represented a role model in that he accepted every challenge and took advantage of every opportunity that crossed his path in life. He represented the character in the movie "Yes Man" to me. The setting of the conference in nature provided a much needed, meditative break-away from the hectic lives we lead. Through Key Leader, I learned about how to better lead by learning how others behave as leaders in the "now." That experience was also worthwhile because I learned how to stand out as a leader so that I can better serve others. Every student should attend and if you are already a leader, you can become a better leader. I loved the opportunity to meet, network with, and form bonds to other peers who share my desire to become a stronger leader. Ever since I've returned from Key Leader, I've been more outspoken and I've set goals in my life.

For more information about the Capital District Key Leader weekends in spring 2010 in Millersville, Maryland, and fall 2010 in the Hampton Roads area (specific details to be announced), please contact District Chair Nicole McDermott at capitalkeyleader@gmail.com or 703.917.8877. Search Capital District Key Leader on Facebook and become a fan!