Advancing Student Leadership: Insights from Casey Toner
In this episode of the Makelky Leadership Academy Podcast, the focus is on student leadership with special guest Casey Toner, state vice president and national officer candidate for FCCLA. Casey talks about the challenges of peer leadership, the importance of authenticity, and shares personal experiences around overcoming adversity and the value of maintaining consistency in leadership efforts. The discussion covers practical leadership advice for student athletes and encourages them to strive beyond the minimum to truly excel in their roles.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:14 Introducing the Special Guest
00:27 Challenges of Student Leadership
01:06 Casey's Background and Achievements
02:01 Personal Stories and FCCLA
03:13 Leadership Insights and Advice
08:34 Interactive Q&A Session
14:40 The Importance of Standing Out
25:25 The Role of Appearance in Leadership
33:04 Challenges and Realities of Leadership
35:36 The Challenges of Campaigning
37:40 The Importance of Making Connections
43:33 Managing Technology in Schools
47:54 Handling Adversity in Leadership
53:11 Addressing Underperformance in Teams
58:37 The Importance of Taking Breaks
01:03:51 Setting and Achieving Goals
01:07:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts