Parents

LEADERSHIP: As great parents, understanding what kind of leaders we are and how we can lead most effectively at each phase of our family's development is essential. We evolve as parents to reflect the growing maturity of our kids. We know that what works well and is appropriate for young kids becomes less effective over time.  Keying our leadership style to the age and maturity of our kids allows them to step up at each phase to increasing levels of self leadership.

"Great leaders move us.  They ignite our passion and inspire the best in us.

When we try to explain why they are so effective, we speak of strategy, vision or powerful ideas. 

But the reality is much more primal: Great leadership works through emotion."

Daniel Goleman, Author

EQ Emotional Intelligence

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EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP is the foundation for creating the conditions necessary to inspire and empower our kids.  In this process, parents and educators provide a tangible leadership model for our kids as they develop into emotionally intelligent leaders themselves and define meaning, joy and success in their own lives. This models, integrated across work and family life, offers benefits at home, at school and in the workplace.

This is the real work, the sense of accomplishment, the progressive development and mastery of their sense of self that is the edge that will serve them as they go out into the world well prepared to lead their own lives.