On The Spot Doesn't Mean Poor Quality

If you work with young people, you know how unpredictable things can be. Even with structured programming and careful planning, things can still slip through the cracks.

Every Tuesday, we run Learn2Lead—a program for middle and high school leaders dedicated to serving their Club and community. These young leaders are the best of the best, and they deserve the best from me. But sometimes, I drop the ball. I forget about a meeting or don’t have a solid plan in place. In the past, this would completely throw me off. I’d scramble to put something together, worried about wasting their time.

Now, I have a secret weapon.

Our meetings take many forms—some days, we make Valentine’s Day cards for a local Senior Center. Other times, we tackle teamwork challenges to strengthen communication skills. There are also meetings where we map out the month ahead. Learn2Lead isn’t just about participation; it’s about ownership. These young leaders are responsible for planning and executing their own events.

That’s where Apple technology comes in. With iPads and Keynote at my fingertips, I can create engaging, high-quality activities on the spot. Recently, I split the group into small teams and challenged them to design a creative, organized schedule for the upcoming month. Each team built a Keynote presentation and proudly presented their plan to the group.

Before, this activity was just pencil and paper—something easily forgotten. Now, they create something worth keeping. They stand at the front of the room, confident and proud of their work.

Apple technology helps me turn last-minute ideas into meaningful, collaborative experiences.