Tailormade for Impact (TMFI) Youth Leadership
Academy Blueprint Bundle
Not just a teen... a blueprint for change.
TMFI helps students like you turn potential into purpose, unlocking real-world leadership, scholarships, and a legacy that lasts.
Becoming the Blueprint
Be Empowered With Tools That Build Legacy, Confidence & Opportunity
Hey YOU...Your Ideas Matter. Your Voice Belongs Here.
TMFI is where teens ages 13–18 discover their voice, sharpen their strengths, and build the skills needed to thrive in school, life, and the workforce. Designed for purpose driven execution, this 10-month club experience blends mentorship, creativity, and real-world leadership that sticks.
⭐ What Makes TMFI Different?
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🧠 180+ pages of student-driven activities & leadership challenges
💡 Identity, purpose, and confidence-building reflections
💰 Access to MicroBiz Grants & scholarships
👥 Peer leadership, public speaking & real-world mentoring
🎯 Designed to re-engage students, even those who’ve struggled
🏆 Optional Youth Advisory Board for high-achieving participants
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TMFI Leadership Building Booklist
FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER
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Start With Why – Simon Sinek
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Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek
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Dare to Lead – Brené Brown
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. Maxwell
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Leadership and Self-Deception – The Arbinger Institute
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The 5 Levels of Leadership – John C. Maxwell
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The Servant – James C. Hunter
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The Motive – Patrick Lencioni
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Multipliers – Liz Wiseman
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On Becoming a Leader – Warren Bennis
VISION, STRATEGY & INNOVATION
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Good to Great – Jim Collins
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Built to Last – Jim Collins
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Blue Ocean Strategy – W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne
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Playing to Win – A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin
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The Art of Strategy – Avinash K. Dixit & Barry J. Nalebuff
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The Lean Startup – Eric Ries
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The Innovator’s Dilemma – Clayton M. Christensen
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Measure What Matters – John Doerr
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Thinking in Bets – Annie Duke
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Loonshots – Safi Bahcall
COMMUNICATION, INFLUENCE & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
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Crucial Conversations – Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler
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Emotional Intelligence 2.0 – Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
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How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
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Never Split the Difference – Chris Voss
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey
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Radical Candor – Kim Scott
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Quiet – Susan Cain
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Nonviolent Communication – Marshall B. Rosenberg
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Fierce Conversations – Susan Scott
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The Charisma Myth – Olivia Fox Cabane
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EXECUTION
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The E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber
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Traction – Gino Wickman
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz
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Company of One – Paul Jarvis
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Who Not How – Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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Atomic Habits – James Clear
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Essentialism – Greg McKeown
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Deep Work – Cal Newport
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The One Thing – Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
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The $100 Startup – Chris Guillebeau
MONEY, LEGACY & ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
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The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel
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The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham
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Profit First – Mike Michalowicz
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Principles: Life & Work – Ray Dalio
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni
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Drive – Daniel H. Pink
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Grit – Angela Duckworth
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Rework – Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson
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Built to Serve – Evan Carmichael
✅ Jobs That Will Not Be Replaced by AI (But Will Evolve)
These careers depend heavily on human judgment, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, or physical interaction—making them excellent reskilling targets for youth:
💡 Human-Centered Careers
Job | Why It’s Safe | Future Skills Needed |
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Social Workers | Emotional nuance, ethical decisions | Trauma-informed care, AI case management tools |
Counselors/Therapists | Requires empathy and relationship building | Digital tools for telehealth, mental health tech |
Teachers/Educators | Human mentorship, creativity | AI-integrated learning platforms, classroom tech |
Nurses/Healthcare Workers | Human touch, clinical judgment | Health tech literacy, patient data interpretation |
Childcare Providers | Nurturing, development support | Early childhood dev. & emotional learning strategies |
Skilled Trades (Electricians, Plumbers, Mechanics) | Hands-on, problem-solving on-site | Smart systems knowledge (e.g., solar, smart home repair) |
🛠️ Hands-On & Skilled Trades
These fields combine technical precision with physical presence—ideal for youth interested in tangible careers:
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Electricians – upskill for smart grid and solar installs
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HVAC Technicians – smart energy systems, green certifications
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Welders – high demand in infrastructure and energy
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Plumbers – critical for housing and commercial development
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Carpenters – reskill for green building & prefab tech
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Auto Technicians – especially in electric/AI-powered vehicles
✅ Programs that teach: AI-enhanced diagnostics, blueprint reading, robotics maintenance
🧠 Leadership & Innovation Roles
Careers that involve managing people, creating solutions, or designing systems will thrive—even as AI becomes a tool.
Job | Human Edge | Reskill Path |
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Entrepreneurs | Vision, risk-taking, innovation | Digital marketing, financial literacy, AI tools |
Project Managers | Team coordination, leadership | AI project tools (e.g. Asana, Notion, ClickUp), agile methods |
Human Resources | People management, ethics | People analytics, diversity/inclusion strategies |
Policy & Community Leaders | Cultural fluency, strategic planning | Civic tech tools, policy design |
🎨 Creative & Cultural Fields
AI can assist, but it can’t originate emotional creativity like a human can.
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Writers/Content Creators – storytelling, journalism, scriptwriting
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Designers (graphic, product, fashion) – human-centered design
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Musicians & Artists – cultural expression, performance
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Filmmakers & Video Editors – storytelling and interpretation
🎯 Youth can upskill in: AI-assisted design tools (Canva, Adobe Firefly), video editing, creative branding
📈 Fastest-Growing Human-Resilient Careers (2025–2035)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and World Economic Forum:
Career | Projected Growth | Notes |
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Wind turbine & solar techs | 44%+ | Green economy & climate jobs |
Data analysts & AI trainers | 30%+ | Humans must train, manage, interpret AI |
Medical assistants | 23% | Human interaction & patient care |
Teachers | 10–12% | Especially in STEM & special education |
Cybersecurity analysts | 33% | Increasing demand for digital safety |
Logistics & supply chain managers | 28% | Human-led coordination with AI support |
🧭 Recommendations for Youth Programs
Focus youth reskilling on:
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Emotional Intelligence + Critical Thinking
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AI Literacy + Human Collaboration Tools
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Entrepreneurship + Financial Capability
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Green Jobs + Tech-Augmented Trades
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Health & Human Services