Youth Leadership Program 301

Note: While registration is allowed prior to completing Course 301, you must finish Course 201 before proceeding.

Leadership 301 is the third and final level of leadership education, completed after Leadership 201. At this stage, the focus shifts to advanced leadership strategies, crisis management, and global leadership dynamics. Participants analyze complex leadership challenges in international business, politics, and social movements, developing the skills needed to lead in an interconnected world.

They explore how leaders navigate global crises, negotiate across cultures, and drive innovation in diverse environments. By the end of the course, participants are equipped with the expertise to lead effectively on a global scale, preparing them for leadership roles in business, government, and nonprofit sectors.

The Introduction

Our Youth Projects

Aditi Kini, a fourth-year Health Sciences student at Queen’s University, is the founder of The New Horizons Foundation (NHF) in Surrey, BC. NHF has led over 25 initiatives supporting BIPOC communities through food, clothing, and household hampers, as well as mental health programs like garden and art therapy. Internationally, NHF supports schools in Manhalli Village, India, by enhancing e-learning and providing essential resources such as smart boards and desks.

Neor Tiku, an alumnus of the Youth Leadership Society of BC and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, has long championed youth-led change, including founding the Connect Vancouver Foundation, which for seven years provided free phones and services to marginalized communities. He has 5+ years of government experience, most recently serving as Policy & Senior Regional Advisor to Canada’s Minister of Defense. Currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy at the University of Oxford, he previously graduated with distinction in Political Science and International Relations from UBC.

Vedanshi Vala, a UBC Integrated Sciences graduate, is an entrepreneur and community leader who founded MAZE and co-founded BOLT Safety Society, a Canadian “tech startup meets non-profit” supporting survivors of violence through digital resources, safe spaces, and education. As Executive Director, she has led initiatives reaching 30,000+ people with 2M+ impressions, extending impact internationally to countries like Kenya and India. A recognized advocate for women’s rights, she has presented at the UN, been featured by major media outlets, and received awards from L’Oréal Paris, the Government of Canada, and BCBusiness.

Learning Objectives:

1-1: Explain what leadership is and does.

1-2: Describe global leadership attributes.

1-3: Discuss the dark side of leadership.

Learning Materials

Course Outline

  1. Leadership Is a Trait

  2. Leadership Is an Ability

  3. Leadership Is a Skill

  4. Leadership Is a Behaviour

  5. Leadership Is a Relationship

  6. Leadership Is an Influence Process

  7. Global Leadership Attributes

  8. The Dark Side of Leadership/

    …and more

Example of Weekly Challenge

For this chapter the challenge will be to do 14 days of kindness. In these 14 days each student is required to complete at least one act of kindness. 

A Video on Leadership