Leader Advice Archives - Scouting magazine

Advice from a den leader who calls Philmont home

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Advice from Cub Scout leader Shelley O’Neill.

Venturing leader Jeff Kay shares how to help foster a crew’s sense of adventure

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This former Boy Scout shares his advice for other Venturing leaders when it comes to fostering a crew’s sense of adventure.

Businessman Andi Vigue shares the lessons he takes from Scouting to the office

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Busy businessman Andi Vigue — president of Cianbro, a national construction company — discusses how he balances Scouting with his corporate life.

How (and why) longtime Scouter Linda Case stays committed

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A longtime Cub Scouter shares her advice for recruiting new Cubs, involving parents, and much more.

How to ensure payment in money-earning projects

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Ideas from the field: How to respond when a Scout sells popcorn but a parent fails to turn in the money.

What I've Learned Bill Chin Order of the Arrow

Scouter Bill Chin shares how cheerful service pays off

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Bill Chin, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow, shares how the OA’s “cheerful service” serves Scouts long after their youth.

Gain Scouts’ respect with these leadership-development strategies

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Amplify your leadership strengths using these suggestions to help you gain Scouts’ respect—without tyranny.