Learning to Lead

The last Diller Teen workshop was one that changed the way we perceive those around us. We delved into the qualities and attributes of a 'good' leader and what separated them from those of a role model, sparking debate whether 'good' constitutes ethically correct or strong and successful. 

We then studied and addressed the quotes and achievements of well known leaders throughout the global community, ethically good and bad, and applied them to our own lives. This allowed us to gain an insight into the blurred line between leaders and role models and which are more influential throughout our lives. 

It was interesting to then apply this knowledge to the Jewish leaders in the Torah. Having to re-examine these influential leaders and our preconceived ideas of the crucial values one needs to lead, we were able to address the core concept of what it means to be a 'good' leader. 

At the beginning of the meeting we had been asked to define a 'leader', but soon realised the complexity involved in such a term and the contrasting ideas throughout the group, however by the end of the session it seemed all of us were more confident in what a real 'good leader' truly encompassed and the ways we could apply this knowledge to our own experiences.

- Anita Voloshin