Leading with Connection: Developing Real-World Communication and Leadership Skills (High School) Workbook (NYP Due February 2026)

Leading with Connection: Developing Real-World Communication and Leadership Skills (High School) Workbook

180-page, full-color student workbook

Teach the leadership skills AI can’t replace.

Leading with Connection is a 180-page high school workbook that helps students strengthen the core human abilities that define authentic leadership — communication, empathy, collaboration, and integrity.

In an age of automation, leadership isn’t about algorithms or authority — it’s about people. This no-prep workbook empowers students to communicate with confidence, lead with empathy, and work effectively with others in school, career, and community life.

Designed for grades 9–12, the lessons, reflections, and team activities build social-emotional intelligence while preparing students to lead with purpose in a connected world.

What’s Inside

3 Core Themes – 20+ Activities Each

• Healthy Relationships & Empathy – Explore emotional intelligence, perspective-taking, and trust as foundations of effective leadership.

• Teamwork & Collaboration – Learn to share ideas, manage conflict, delegate tasks, and achieve group goals through respect and cooperation.

• Communication & Leadership – Practice active listening, persuasive speaking, digital communication, and ethical decision-making in real-world scenarios.

Each theme includes interactive activities, real-world case studies, reflection templates, and assessment tools that guide students toward confident, responsible leadership.

Skill Areas Covered

• Communication and active listening

• Empathy and emotional intelligence

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Ethical leadership and integrity

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving

• Reflection, feedback, and goal setting

Why Teachers Love It

• No-prep format: Ready-to-use lessons, reflections, and assessments for easy implementation.

• Versatile use: Ideal for advisory, leadership classes, career readiness, or SEL programs.

• Aligned with 21st-century learning: Builds social-emotional and leadership competencies essential for college and career success.

• Human-centered focus: Reinforces the empathy, creativity, and communication skills AI can never replicate.

Who It’s For

Designed for high school students (grades 9–12), Leading with Connection is perfect for leadership courses, career readiness programs, or whole-school SEL initiatives. It helps students build the confidence and compassion to lead in classrooms, communities, and future workplaces.

Specifications

• 180 pages, full-color student workbook

• 3 main themes: Healthy Relationships & Empathy • Teamwork & Collaboration • Communication & Leadership

• 20+ activities per theme

• Includes reflection templates, self-assessments, and real-world scenarios

• No teacher prep required

• Designed for grades 9–12

• Perfect for classroom, advisory, or independent study

Why It Matters

AI can analyze data — but it can’t lead people. Leading with Connection develops the essential human skills that prepare students to lead with authenticity, communicate with empathy, and collaborate with confidence. Because the future belongs to leaders who know how to connect.