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Dr. Will Miles, Acclaimed Clinical Psychologist, On How Youth Development Programs Help Students Become Leaders

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  Many people believe that leaders are born, not made . They view leadership as an innate ability  that a select few possess. While there’s no denying that some individuals have a knack for it and are natural leaders, leadership isn’t quite something you’re born with. Instead, it’s a set of skills you develop over time through experience, learning, and practice.   In other words, anybody can be a leader if they put in the hard work. Whether they learn via personal experiences and observations or seek leadership training, there’s no specific way to become a better leader. However, joining a youth development program certainly gets the ball rolling. What is a Youth Development Program? A youth development program is a training program that helps young individuals develop crucial abilities such as resourcefulness and resilience to become better leaders. It provides young individuals with several opportunities to explore their potential and learn more about their interests, h...