Effective leadership is one of the most crucial elements for successfully completing any group project or activity. A good leader can help bring a diverse group of people together and help them to work effectively for a shared vision and goal.

At one time or another, everyone chooses or is asked to be a leader. With training and understanding, we can all be better leaders when we are called to be in a leadership position.

Leadership week (observed during the first week in February) is an opportunity to learn skills and

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“A day of peace and sharing can lead to greater understanding and cooperation among political parties, faith groups, and people of different races and economic classes. ”
~ John Conyers

New Year’s is the perfect opportunity for those of us who wish for peace on earth to make a resolution to try to do our best to work to create a better world during the coming year. It’s also the perfect occasion to hold an event that will spread hope for our shared wish of a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. People will be celebrating

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These Free “BetterWorld Hero” pictures, with thought-provoking quotes, can be used for coloring, and/or a great springboard for:

* Class discussions

* Small group discussions (e.g., “Do you agree with the quote? Why, or why not? Explain.)

* Writing prompts

* Research projects (e.g., bio info for many of the Heroes is available on the same website— and/or have students seek info from other sources, and be ready to discuss and/or write about “Do you agree that this person is a good choice for a “Better World Hero”? Why, or why not? Explain.)