Leadership Resources
When you are on your CYL journey, you are never on your own. We’re here for you with resources, tools, and inspiration - all aimed at helping you discover your full potential as a leader! Explore the content on this page and get involved!
Miss a Leadership Exploration Meeting (LEM)?
If you missed a CYL LEM, you can find some of the content we covered below. This can help you stay in the know if you are in sports, band, orchestra, or many of the other things on your plate! It doesn't make up for missing the fun and snacks at LEMs, but it can help you stay in the know until you can join us again.
September LEM - What I Want You to Know worksheet
October LEM - Leadership Compass Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ’s for Getting Started with the CYL Get Connected Portal
FAQ’s for Parents Who Want to Learn More about CYL
CYL's Teen Resource Guide for Racial & Social Justice Action
CYL is committed to being an actively anti-racist organization. We have curated a list of resources suitable for teens to take action in creating a more inclusive and diverse community. Browse our resource guide and please reach out to Lauren if you have additional actions to add to the guide.
CYL's Teen Resource Guide for Racial & Social Justice Action
Decalibron Summit Program
The Summit Program helps guide you in your goals to create community-supported initiatives, drive change, and learn more about who you are as a leader, all with support along the way. Go here to find out more about the Summit Program.
Want to find out which CYL summit you're working on? Take this 1 minute quiz here and come back to get started!
Start your Mt. Democrat Summit journey
Start your Mt. Cameron Summit journey
Start your Mt. Lincoln Summit journey
Start your Mt. Bross Summit journey
Inspiration for Your Leadership Journey
WATCH VIDEO: Brené Brown on Empathy
WATCH VIDEO: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - The Danger of a Single Story
WATCH VIDEO: Simon Sinek - How Great Leaders Inspire Action