Leadership Journaling Prompts for Young Boys

Leadership can start with small moments—helping a friend, sharing ideas, or making good choices. For young boys, writing about these moments helps them understand what it means to lead and how they can grow into that role in ways that feel natural and honest.

Journaling creates a quiet space to think about feelings, actions, and what matters most. It’s a chance to celebrate when things go well and learn from times that are tricky. The prompts below speak directly to young boys, encouraging them to explore leadership with curiosity and confidence.

1. Think about a time you helped someone feel better. What did you do, and how did it make you feel?
2. What is one brilliant idea you have for a game or an activity that everyone would enjoy?
3. Describe a time you spoke up for what you believed was fair. What happened?
4. If you could create a new rule for your school or home that would make things better for everyone, what would it be?
5. What's something new you learned recently that you could teach to a friend?
6. Who is someone you admire who is a good leader, and what makes them special?
7. How do you make sure everyone feels included when you're playing or working in a group?
8. Write about a time you worked together with others to achieve something. What was your part?
9. What is one challenge you faced this week, and how did you try to solve it?
10. What kind of positive change do you wish to see in your community or among your friends?
11. How do you show kindness to yourself when things get tough?
12. What makes you unique and special as a friend and a leader?

Boys don’t need to wait to grow up to learn how to lead. The way they carry themselves now—how they handle pressure, how they treat their peers, how they show up for others—already shapes the kind of leaders they’re becoming.