Start with one useful responsibility.
You do not have to lead a whole project to practise leadership. Offer to prepare a short agenda, summarise a discussion or welcome someone to a gathering. Choose a task with a clear finish, agree it with the team and complete it. Reliability gives other people something they can build on.
Make room for someone else.
A good discussion is not measured by who speaks the most. Ask a quieter participant what they think. Check that everyone understands the decision. Before moving on, name the question that is still unresolved. These small habits make collaboration more useful.
Ask for specific feedback.
After a task, ask one person what helped and what you could do better next time. A focused question is easier to answer than a general request for feedback. Write down one change you will try, then put it into practice at the next opportunity.
Explore structured learning.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) offers leadership experiences organised by Rotary clubs and districts. Activities can develop communication, problem-solving and connections with peers. Eligibility, availability and costs are set locally; ask a Rotary club about opportunities rather than assuming a programme is currently open at Bahari Youth.
Further reading: Rotary International: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. This article is an editorial guide, not a report of a completed Bahari project.
