ON Monday, February 24, 13 young leaders from Landsborough State School travelled to the Brisbane Convention Centre to attend the Halogen National Young Leaders Conference, accompanied by Mrs. Weir (Year 6 teacher) and Mrs. Bec Welke (Teacher Aide). This conference was attended by a multitude of schools from all over the south-east corner and the Sunshine Coast. It was a ‘jam-packed’, exciting day filled with motivational speeches from inspiring leaders, sports champions, and authors/artists.
The Governor-General, Ms. Sam Mostyn, spoke of the importance of being a ‘good listener’, empathetic, compassionate, and leading with kindness and respect for traditions and cultures. Artist and author, Kasey Rainbow, shared her own personal ‘challenges’, ranging from her early school years to post-secondary school days, to where she is now – a successful business entrepreneur. Her ‘tips’ on how she overcame adversity and persisted to where she is today were heart-warming and captivating.
Dayne Zorko, captain of the AFL Brisbane Lions, had many tales to share of persistence and resilience in attaining the leadership and sporting positions he holds today. Supercar driver, winner of the Bathurst 1000 2024, Todd Hazelwood, spoke encouragingly about his rise to success, the traits that he has observed in good leaders along the way, and the characteristics he has adopted.
These Landsborough Student Leaders gained a massive insight into what being a ‘great leader’ involves from these inspiring and motivational leaders.