Leadership and Motivation Found on TV and in Movies Booklet

John Papp has prepared a 16 Page Booklet on "Leadership and Motivation Found on TV and in Movies." (PDF, 1.7 Mb) This booklet is a study of TV Programs & Movies that we can use as Scout Leaders, to enhance our Junior Leader Training Curriculum, Merit Badge Study or even a Winter Cabin Campout. Programs/Movies with a message.

Selecting Quality Leaders

Finding and growing adult leaders is a fundamental part of building any scout community. A scout unit is built around one important nexus: adults who care. The following documents provide some perspective on finding the right adults for each adult job in the unit.

Selecting Quality Leaders BSA Publication 18-981 (PDF, 844 KB) provides a deliberate process for identifying and selecting the best choices for key leaders for your youth.This six-page brochure is a companion to the BSA video of the same name (AV-02V009). The video explains the importance and distinctive values of the scouting program and the valuable role that adults play in the movement. The video is divided into three parts: Part 1 provides an overview of the selecting process for the chartered organization and their designated selection committee. Part 2 is shown to the prospective Scoutmaster (or other key leader). Part 3 can be used by the new leader to recruit additional adult assistance. In my opinion, this is best video ever produced by the BSA. The video can be checked out from your local scout service center. For a nominal fee, they will make a copy for you. This is a must-have and must-see video for every scouting unit!

Bob's Rules for Building Your Leadership Team (PDF, 68 KB) A list of ideas and lessons-learned from building leadership teams at both the unit and district levels.

Talking Points (PDF, 68 KB) These are some background talking points from a Roundtable presentation on Selecting Quality Leaders. The presentation was based on the themes of 1) scouting is a special program, 2) the boys deserve the best available adult leadership, 3) when replacing adult leaders, avoid creating a sense of desparation and 4) selecting leaders through a deliberative process is far better than taking the willing (but not necessarily competent) volunteer.

Jim Sleezer, a scouter from Oklahoma offers these ideas for being proactive (PDF, 24 KB) with developing your unit's leadership.

What are your ideas for building and sustaining your unit's leadership team? Send them to coloradoscouting@comcast.net

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