How Community Leaders Can Benefit From Lifelong Learning
Learning is an unending process, and it’s something to be prioritized when you’re a leader in the community. Lifelong learning can lead to greater satisfaction in your personal and professional life, and it also makes you a better community leader and mentor. The more you know, the more you can do to help and teach others.
To learn more about how community leaders can benefit from lifelong learning, check out the following resources from Viwida USA.
The Benefits of Continuous Learning
The best community leaders are continuous learners. Here are some reasons why!
- Continuous learners are constantly challenging themselves, leading by example, and inspiring others.
- Continuous learning helps community leaders to master key skills such as communication, facilitation, creativity, and general leadership.
- Lifelong learning is especially important among healthcare workers in the age of COVID-19.
How to Be a Lifelong Learner
To become a lifelong learner, you’ll first need to identify the skills you’d like to learn and make a commitment to expanding your knowledge.
- Make a Learning Bucket List. You might want to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, perform CPR, or speak in front of large groups.
- Learn how to master any skill on your Learning Bucket List.
- Look for new opportunities to learn on the job and through volunteering in the community.
- Use websites like VolunteerMatch, GiveGab, and JustServe to find volunteer opportunities. You’ll learn new skills, meet new people, and make your community a better place to live.
Other Resources for Lifelong Learning
Even when you’re a busy leader in the community, there are so many different ways to learn new skills on your own time.
- Use online learning tools such as Skillshare and Khan Academy, or listen to TED Talks and Talks at Google.
- Online bachelor’s degrees are offered in a number of subjects, including business, technology, psychology, and behavior science.
- Read books on community building. Many books can be read online using free websites such as Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive, and Open Library.
- Listen to community leadership podcasts. A few options include the EntreLeadership Podcast, Engage for Success, and Masters of Community.
Lifelong learning benefits you and your community in more ways than one, so what are you waiting for? Create your Learning Bucket List, expand your skillset, and get closer to enriching your personal and professional life!
By our partner – Emily Graham