The Minneapolis Jaycees are dedicated to providing opportunities for people 18-40 to develop their leadership skills through social action, personal growth, networking, and fellowship. As a civic organization for young people, the Minneapolis Jaycees are developing the next generation of leaders by providing opportunities to stand up and take initiative in their community. We engage young people ages 18-40 through project management and social entrepreneurship that will make an impact in their c …

Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar. What is it about leadership? It seems as if the more we talk about it the harder it is to understand. It is a topic that refuses to be quantified and escapes our airtight definitions, no matter how many hours we spend on the subject. But all of us know when leadership is present, and sadly, when it's not. When a leader moves, the team moves, accomplishing recor …