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Lesson 48

Lesson Title: "Communication Skills in Leadership"

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OBJECTIVE:

Each young woman will become a more effective leader by learning communication skills.

PREPARATION:

  1. Prepare for each young woman a copy of the handout at the end of this lesson.
  2. Plan the introductory demonstration with the class president. This will require a blindfold, gag, cotton, and rope. Have the class president be prepared to express her feelings about the introductory experience at the conclusion of the lesson.
  3. Assign several young women to discuss ways in which they have been a leader in their home, church, school, or community. Ask them to explain how these leadership experiences have blessed their own lives and the lives of others.
  4. List on separate pieces of paper the scriptural references and quotation found in the third section of the lesson.
  5. Assign young women to present any scriptures, stories, or quotations you wish.

ATTENTION GETTER:

At the beginning of the class, have the class president seated in the front of the room with a blindfold around her eyes, cotton in her ears, a gag across her mouth, and her hands and feet tied. Without any reference to her plight, begin the class by announcing some things you would like the class members to do. For example: “We have an important lesson. In order for you to learn it, I want all of you to line up your chairs in perfect rows. Mary, move into the chair next to Jane. Susan, sit alone in the back row. Everyone sit up straight in your chair with both feet on the floor. Be absolutely quiet.” Do not respond to any comments by class members. Continue to order them into place. Give the class no choice in their activities, and do not listen to or respond to any comments they make. After this short demonstration, say, “I have the feeling that you don’t like the way I’m leading the class, so I’ll just turn the class over to the class president.” She will be unable to do anything since she is bound and gagged. She might try to make sounds or motions, but the futility of her actions will soon become apparent. Remove the gag and other things from the class president. Discussion Ask the following questions: • Why didn’t you like my manner of conducting the class? • Why was the class president unable to lead us? (She couldn’t communicate with us.) • What does this demonstration show about leadership? (The right kind of communication is necessary. Leaders must be willing and able to communicate with those they lead.)

LESSON:

Lesson 48 at lds.org

CONCLUSION:

Suggest that each young woman be aware of her communication skills during the coming week. Distribute the copies of the handouts you have prepared. Ask the young women to review the questions each evening during the next week.

HANDOUT:

Copy page 187 from the lesson manual to give to each young woman.