- Who We Are - For Adults - For Girls - Girl Scout Shop Focusing
on Outcomes of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience By Girl
Scouts of the USA. (New York, N.Y.: Girl Scouts of the USA,
2008). 68 pp. Girls today believe that a leader is defined not
only by the qualities and skills one has, but also by how those
qualities and skills are used to make a difference in the world.
In their own words, they want to be the type of leader who
"stands up for his or her beliefs and values," and "tries to
change the world for the better." Leadership is "knowing what
you believe and putting it into action." As the world becomes
more complex and uncertain, understanding how girls see
leadership is crucial. Girl Scouting is meeting girls'
definition of what it takes to be a leader with the New Girl
Leadership Experience—a model that engages girls in discovering
themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make
the world a better place. This model is more inclusive and
empowering of girls as the experiences are