60-Minute Session Recap: Leading Yourself and Taking Responsibility for Your Future with Oluwakoya Samuel Seyi

Date: August 22nd, 2024
Event: Leadership, Insightful Conversations, and Volunteers Meetup
Categories: Leadership, Youth Empowerment, Personal Development

In an inspiring session hosted by FYL (Foundation for Aspiring Youths in Ethical Leadership), Oluwakoya Samuel Seyi, a renowned speaker and art enthusiast, shared valuable insights on how youths can take charge of their future. His narrative, filled with art-related metaphors and practical advice, resonated with everyone in attendance, reinforcing FYL’s core values and motto. The session emphasised the importance of personal leadership as a foundation for future success.

Key Takeaways from the Session:

1. Personal Leadership: True leadership starts with leading yourself before you can effectively lead others. Success and development are personal journeys. A leader is not just someone who knows the way but someone who actively goes the way. Taking responsibility is key to becoming a successful leader, which involves stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something meaningful.
2. Self-Building: As a leader, it’s crucial not to be a burden on your followers. Self-improvement is essential, and this requires constant evaluation, assessment, motivation, and implementation of the insights you gain. Tools like SWOT analysis and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can help you track your growth and ensure you stay on course.
3. Knowledge Implementation: Knowing is important, but the true power lies in implementing the knowledge you have. Utilising what you’ve learnt and turning your ideas into reality is what sets you apart as a leader. Leading yourself demands resilience and determination, as the journey from idea conception to execution can be challenging.
4. Resilience and Motivation: Stay motivated and never look down on yourself. Avoid the entitlement mentality, and instead, strive to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Recognise the value in every step you take towards actualising your goals.
5. Volunteering as Leadership: Volunteering is a powerful way to lead yourself and contribute to your personal development. It’s not just about supporting organisations; it’s about shaping your own future and gaining the skills and experience necessary to succeed.
6. Leadership as a Building Process: Leadership is a continuous process of building and balancing various aspects of life. Put in the work, be patient, and understand that in leading yourself, you are not just creating a design but telling a powerful story.

Oluwakoya Samuel Seyi concluded the session by reminding us that the future is ours to create. This session was a call to action for all youths to take responsibility for their future, embrace personal leadership, and actively work towards the life they envision.

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