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Empowering high school student leaders to create positive change for a kinder tomorrow.

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Register for 2024-2025 Kind Leadership
Register for 2024-2025 Kind Leadership
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What is Kind Leadership?

Kind Leadership is a four year self-paced program for high-school age students to build on their leadership skills and traits that are directly connected to our TKC® Pillars: Self Image, Emotional Awareness, Empathy, and Community. Throughout the program, Kind Leaders will develop:

  • Communication

  • Social Awareness

  • Self Management

  • Thinking as a Leader

  • Inquiry skills

Check out the FAQ's
Check out the FAQ's
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How It Works

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Receive personalized mentorship & guidance throughout the year

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Build leadership skills & emotional intelligence through digital activities

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Create & present your own passion project for positive change

What You Get

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Receive valuable feedback & advice from program leaders

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Pave a pathway to success through program achievements

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Cultivate a real network that extends beyond school walls

DID YOU KNOW?

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Teens consider…

  • Pursuing a passion

  • Self-expression

  • Positive adult relationships

    …all highly important to good mental health.

Read About Teens' Perception of Mental Health
Read About Teens' Perception of Mental Health
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Check out the 2023-2024 passion projects and other cohort highlights!

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Kind Leader Zillie featured on Fox 7 News segment with her passion project.

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‘23-’24 Kind Leadership cohort featured in Austin Woman Magazine.

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Busy schedule? We get it!

We’re here to empower, not overwhelm. Kind Leadership promises:

  • Flexible Schedule: Self-paced modules allow a balanced experience.

  • Manageable Commitment: Quality beats quantity. We deliver impactful content that fits your schedule.

  • Balanced Approach: An emphasis on self-care ensures energy and focus to excel both as a leader and in school.

  • Real-World Application: Practical skills and insights make activities a worthwhile investment.

  • Supportive Community: Our team will support you every step of the way.

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Register for 2024-2025 Kind Leadership
Register for 2024-2025 Kind Leadership
Contact Us for More Info
Contact Us for More Info

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Kind Leadership is a self-paced entrepreneurial program for high school students designed to develop strong leadership skills, kindness & empathy, and business knowledge.

    Kind Leaders will:

    • Create & develop a passion project of their choosing

    • Learn from influential community guest speakers at monthly meetings

    • Utilize a bank of mental health content, leadership teachings, & business development resources in Google classroom

    • Have access to teachers, coaches & mentors along their journey

  • The 2024-2025 Kind Leadership program will consist of 7 virtual monthly meetings, an in person practice session for Summit (spring), and the in person Summit event (May).

  • Kind Leaders have the flexibility to choose volunteer opportunities that align with their interests and skills. These can include working with local charities, community centers, or even starting their own initiative.

  • Your Kind Leadership project should resonate with you! Targeting a cause you are passionate about, your project should also address a specific need or issue within your community. It should ideally align with the principles of kindness and positively impact those around you.

  • The program is available to complete remotely, since the monthly meetings are virtual. However, the practice Summit & Summit are in person events in Austin. Students outside of Austin may choose to participate virtually in Summit or opt out.

  • This program equips you with practical leadership & business skills and encourages you to approach leadership with a focus on kindness and empathy. It helps you develop the ability to inspire and motivate others positively, as well as better your own community.

  • Kind Leadership is a self-paced program designed to span four years. Each year builds on the previous year's knowledge and advances the student's passion project. Modules are purchased one year at a time. Students can complete all four modules or just the number corresponding to the remaining years of high school. For example, a high school junior would complete only 2 modules.

  • Kind Leadership covers a range of topics including communication, social awareness, self-management, thinking as a leader, and inquiry skills. The program is designed to spark creativity through independent endeavors, while also building strategies for leading through kindness.

  • All materials (including Kind Leadership skill-building tools, projects, and volunteer hours) must be completed by the end-of-year Summit, which will be held at the end of May. Those who successfully fulfill the volunteer hours, complete their Kind Leadership project, and finish the activities will receive a certificate of completion, recognizing their dedication to becoming Kind Leaders.

  • You will have dedicated TKC mentors who will guide you through the program, help track your volunteer hours and project development, and provide feedback on your leadership journey. Materials will be housed in Google Classroom.

  • Yes! Engaging in meaningful volunteer work, spearheading a personal passion project, and completing leadership skills can stand out on college applications, showcasing your commitment to personal growth and community betterment.

  • Although recommended, it is not necessary to complete all four years of the program. However, the deeper you dive in, the more opportunity for growth. Each year offers very exciting ways to foster your personal journey of Kind Leadership. Our program is designed for high school-level students and your Kind Leadership journey can begin in any high school grade.

  • Click HERE to purchase the program and get started today!