Leadership, Skill Sets, Goal Setting

In this course, you will learn key leadership and life skills to help you shape your future. You'll explore leadership strategies, goal setting, and how to present yourself as a young professional. Communication skills will also be covered to help you advance in your career. The course begins with a critical question: Who are you, and what do you want for your life? By understanding your end goals, you can effectively apply the skills learned to create the life you envision.

This foundational work will help you set a clear direction, as knowing where you want to go is crucial to charting a path. As you move through the course, these exercises will be revisited, ensuring you stay focused on your goals and preparing you for success in both this course and your life.

Dan Cross is a University of Florida Hall of Fame basketball member who played point guard for the first Gator basketball team ever to advance to the Final Four. While at Florida, he was awarded many accolades, including two-time All-American, 1995 UF Male Athlete of the Year as well as John Wooden Player of the Year Candidate. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in communication. Dan is the founder of an online learning Life Skills course curriculum company called Cross Academy LM that serves public and private education institutions. Dan recognized a critical gap: many young people students leave school without the essential tools needed to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Dan's Journey = Real-World WisdomThrough his experiences on the court and in the boardroom, Dan developed a unique perspective on what it truly takes to succeed: not just talent or education, but a deep understanding of self-awareness, financial responsibility, communication, emotional resilience, and leadership. The Dan Cross Life Skill Program is built on these pillars, offering a structured environment where youth can build the skill sets that matter most.