Summer with Read to Lead

After exploring Read to Lead, Kiwonda Riley saw an opportunity for the students in her summer program to gain valuable, real-world experiences. She created a program for the students to learn what it takes to be a boss, combining Read to Lead with hands-on learning activities centered on the workplace. Kiwonda took a human resources approach, setting up a grading system based on real life career paths. Students were incentivized to become the CEO. The response was incredible. Students were engaged by the games and at the same time learned about the importance of cultural responsibility, how to respect other backgrounds and communicate effectively without emotions getting in the way — in the same way leaders must respond in a workplace. Hear about her students’ transformative experiences and learn how you can do the same!