Indeed, an increasingly important element of the group's work is developing leadership skills, particularly in disadvantaged youth.
"I discussed developing leadership with Buck Coffman, a Korean War vet," said Pettey, the charismatic new tight ends coach.
Drawing on the party's traditions he said: "Before we became a party of the state we were a movement developing leadership, organising people and creating power.
Revising the policy is significant, Army officials said, because changing policies has an important ripple effect on training, developing leadership skills, and even on fielding proper equipment.
With their jobs, students envision helping communities address urgent issues — economics or the environment, education or social justice — while developing leadership skills.
When it comes to developing leadership, the young politicians said, the older and wiser ones let the youngsters fend for themselves.
Earlier this year Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg launched a campaign to stamp out "bossy", claiming that it discourages young women from developing leadership skills.
He also believes in giving staff responsibility at all levels of the school, as a way of both developing leadership skills and spotting potential.
He sees his primary role as developing leadership skills among his senior team, rather than deciding what goes on in school.
Even in these leaner times, my life experiences, especially the coaching and mentoring I received, have been invaluable in setting company goals and developing leadership among our employees.
The program involves reading, writing and regular group exercises and discussions aimed at developing leadership skills and promoting a more open environment.
