Chapter 1 Questions
+ Voices from the Story and Referenced Resources
Think about it
- How does the story connect to larger themes, issues, or current events?
- Explain systems change.
- What did you learn from Kim Campbell's story?
- What's lessons from Sandra Odendahl's story will you apply to your career?
- What do you want to do in this life? How will you leave your mark?
- How do you define leadership?
- Are you more of an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur?
- Do you think we should stop talking about leadership and instead encourage people to be change makers?
- What do you care about? How will you live like it matters to you?
- What do you love? Can you make a career out of it?
- Have you ever spent time getting to know yourself?
- What are you good at?
- What makes you uncomfortable? How can you become more comfortable with it?
Reflection Activity
- Option One: Write down three questions you have about this story and try to find the answers. Hint: the Curated Library might be a helpful tool for your research.
- Option Two: Deliver a one minute speech (to your class or in smaller groups) about your dream job.
- Option Three: Select a concept from this story that's new to you. Learn more about the topic using the Curated Library and then describe what you’ve learned to your peers in small groups.
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Referenced Resources
- Grizzly Bears
- Donald Trump's inheritance
- Justin Trudeau’s childhood marked by privilege and upheaval
- Kaia Gerber Doesn’t Deny the “Privilege” of Nepotism
- Drake's childhood
- Where Exactly Was 'the Bottom' for Drake?
- Natal dispersal of grizzly bears
- Library of Parliament: Kim Campbell
- Current Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada