After electing a new Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) or appointing new Patrol Leaders, some troops might want to conduct a special ceremony to acknowledge the change in leadership. Often, this is done...
Category: Troop/Patrol Leadership
Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) Meetings: Agenda, FAQ, And Tips
As a troop's Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), you’ll have many regular responsibilities, but one of the most important is your duty to organize and lead Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings. You...
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Election Speeches: Tips and Ideas
Are you ready to take the leap and become your troop's next SPL? If you're up for the responsibility and running in your troop's next senior patrol leader election, an epic speech may just be your...
As a new assistant patrol leader (APL), it’s easy to coast by and let your Patrol Leader (PL) do all the work. Too bad real scouts and real leaders don’t take the easy way out. Neither will you!...
5 Helpful Ways To Lead Difficult Scouts (Without Being Too Mean)
Acting as a leader and role model is one of the most rewarding aspects of Scouting. However, leadership isn't always easy! One huge obstacle for new leaders is often working with difficult scouts -- ...
Are you aware of these five deadly leadership mistakes? If not, you’ve likely been unknowingly pushing other scouts away and undermining your own authority! Today, I’m going to be covering five...