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Davis, Terra Kimes; Stripling, Christopher T.; Stephens, Carrie A.; Loveday, H. Dwight – Journal of Extension, 2016
The high number of U.S. youth exhibiting at-risk behavior points to a lack of life skills development. We determined the effects of participating in one state's 4-H sheep skillathon on youths' life skills development and the youths' reasons for participating. The target population was 2014 Tennessee 4-H Sheep Skillathon participants (N = 153), and…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Student Participation, Youth Programs, Achievement Gains
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Astroth, Kirk A.; Goodwin, Jeff; Hodnett, Frank – Journal of Extension, 2011
A new set of leadership skills is required for Extension administrators for the 21st century. Past models and theories are reviewed and discussed. The old "power" model of leadership is no longer relevant. A relatively new model called "Servant Leadership" is reviewed and explained. Seven key practices of servant leadership are outlined, and the…
Descriptors: Leadership Qualities, Leadership, Program Administration, Leadership Training