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Making the Invisible, Visible For Our Children

November 24, 2012 — 1 Comment

How do we make the invisible, visible for our children?  The next in our Saturday Series in developing leadership in kids.  On Monday we return to our regular leadership fare.

A Guest Post from Sonia Di Maulo, Canada

appleinorchard1 224x300 Making the Invisible, Visible For Our ChildrenVision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. ― Jonathan Swift 

Samuel picks up the slightest change in his environment. He senses that his mom needs a hug.  And of course, mom is grateful. Later that afternoon, he deliberately annoys his little brother, and a mini-war ensues.

Samuel makes choices every day. At ten years old, sometimes he chooses well.  What is it about his environment that leads him towards his choices? Continue Reading…

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Leadership for Kids: A Great Way To Teach Your Kids About Leadership

November 10, 2012 — 14 Comments

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What Does Your Mommy Do?

I have never had one of those jobs they sing about on Sesame Street.

As with most of us, the roles I have assumed over the years are hard to explain.

But if you ask my kids what I do,  they have a short answer, “my mom is a leader.”

Probe further, and you’ll get more:

  • “She asks a lot of questions”
  • “She helps people figure things out”
  • “She teaches people stuff”
  • “She has a team”
  • “She tries to make work more fun”

They know because they live it.

Some would argue it’s because I have no work-life balance, and by some definitions, I suppose that’s true.

On the other hand… Continue Reading…

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