Resources

We look forward to growing the resources listed on this page. Continue to check back as we populate this page with recommended books, and national and local resources. We also welcome your recommendation for resources, videos, and podcasts. Let’s work together to provide more educational resources for leadership and service.


Reading List for Young Leaders

Elementary

  • You are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World by Caroline Paul
  • Starting Your Own Business: Become an Entrepreneur! By Adam Toren
  • Start Now! You Can Make a Difference by Chelsea Clinton

Teen

  • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
  • The Student Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner
  • 101 Changemakers: Rebels and Radicals Who Changed U.S. History by Michelle Bolinger

Faith-Based (High School and Up)

  • Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris
  • Visioneering by Andy Stanley
  • Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley

Videos of Young Leaders Inspiring Change

TED – How the arts help homeless youth heal and build

TED – How autism freed me to be myself

TED – A 12 year old app developer

TED – Why schools should teach entrepreneurship

TED – Youth Leadership: Changing the World Through Science

TED – The Power of Youth – Changing the World


Podcasts

Colorado Young Leaders

National Resources

Youth.gov

AmeriCorps

Corporation for National and Community Service