This list was created by the youth and adult trainers at the Unitarian Universalist Youth Leadership Development Conference Training in 2004.

• One who recognizes personal limitations and asks for help when needed.
• The “entertainer,” the “informer,” the “quiet commander,” the person who pushes the limits, the facilitator who brings it all together.
• One that holds the space for youth to be youth.
• Someone who listens to others, not just with the ears, but more importantly, with the heart.
• Steps outside of their “comfort zone”, so that they can grow and evolve as an individual.
• Someone who can pick out the main goals and desires from someone’s heartfelt but disorganized ramble or rant.
• Can be like a booster on a rocket—helping to propel the astronauts to space but not actually going to the moon.
• Someone who inspires others.
• One who supports any youth—especially those who have dreams and ideas to share.
• One who cares for everyone—there is no room for being judgmental.
• Someone who takes the initiative to make things happen in the community.
• Someone who demonstrates youth empowerment in anything from moderating the energy of a group to facilitating a business meeting.
• Someone who responds well to the needs of the group, whatever they are.
• Someone who is responsible and reliable, and who can motivate another person to create change.
• One who shares power with the adult and works together toward a common goal.
• A young person who has a combination of strength, intelligence, and passion and is using these talents to encourage other youth to voice their opinions and take action on their beliefs.
• Not just telling everyone what needs to be done, but allowing them to come to that conclusion through their own processes.
• Someone who can be responsible and keep things running smoothly.
• Like any other leader, except they are a youth.
• A person who people trust and respect.
• Someone who knows when to step up and step down.
• Willing to fill leadership roles and speak out against injustices like racism and bigotry.
• Willing to make a ridiculous fool of him or herself.
• Someone who models inclusion and works actively to achieve community.
• Able to see and feel beyond themselves, to be aware of how other youth are reacting, and to see how that effects the entire group dynamic.
• A vital part of the UU movement.
• A youth who leads by example, by consensus, by inspiration, by identifying, developing, and empowering fellow youth.