Others believe that it takes a special situation for a person to achieve a leadership position. When working with youth, we need to believe that each individual has the capacity to lead. Who will lead depends on the membership of the group and the demands of the goal to be accomplished. Each individual has their own leadership style. Youth will also develop a style unique to them.
Some leaders take charge of the followers and give orders on what needs to be accomplished.
Other leaders listen to the followers and together decide on a goal and how it should be accomplished. Youth organizations provide many different opportunities for youth to develop and practice their leadership skills and styles. These include serving on a committee, being a club officer, planning an event, speaking in front of groups or networking with other organizations. Providing training for youth who serve in these leadership capacities is essential so that youth feel confident in fulfilling the challenges required of them. Once they have achieved a measure of success, youth will continue to strive for more demanding and difficult roles.