What does it take to be a leader Are you nervous when you find yourself in positions of leadership Do you fear that you'll fumble the ball or otherwise embarrass yourself when given responsibility Or do you love being at the command post and want to know how to sharpen your talents Leadership Ricks is based on Student Leadership University's popular Leadership Rocks Conference held across the nation. At the end of this study you will be ready to live confidently for Christ and to speak the language of a leader. As an influencer for Christ, others will follow your lead, and you will be ready to step forward and become a godly student with a wide range of influence. You'll learn that the keys to leadership are: Vision Execution Optimism Responsibility Consistency Tenacity In this guide, Jay Stack will help you turn your aspirations into achievements and earn the right to influence others by utilizing the greatest leadership book ever written-God's Word. Student Leadership University is committed to providing students with the tools they need to experience Scripture in their daily lives on six levels to see it, hear it, write it, memorize it, pray it, and share it. In addition, other elements such as the Private World Journal and exclusive leadership tips and discussion questions found throughout the SLU study guide series are designed to bring students to an intimate understanding of God and His Word. With the SLU study guides, students learn to walk in a genuine, personal faith in Christ instead of simply living on borrowed faith. Features include: Learn to dig deep into God's Word. Provides guidance for real life. SLU is developing tomorrow's influencers to impact society as business men and women, ministers, missionaries, and political and community leaders. Addresses some of today's most relevant topics for teens. Perfect for students ages 14-19.