“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
– John C. Maxwell
Do you have a teen who is looking for ways to build their resume for a job or college admissions application? Or, maybe you’re a parent of a child that’s in elementary school, and you want to know how to teach them to be a good leader.
To be successful in life, it’s important that parents develop their kids’ leadership skills starting when they’re young. According to Inc., “Every child has the potential to be a leader. Some may have more traits associated with leadership, but any child’s leadership ability, at whatever level, can be groomed and nurtured.” Teaching kids how to be a leader at a young age lays the foundation upon which to build and refine leadership skills that will benefit them for the rest of their life.
Set goals and make a plan
As with any goal that one desires to accomplish, having a plan with a timeline is necessary. For kids, it’s also a good idea to have someone to help them be accountable for accomplishing those goals. Sometimes kids need outside help like a tutor to help them focus and stay on track. A tutor is also a great way to relieve the parent of having to be the primary person in the child’s life who’s serving as the driver of holding them accountable to those goals.
During high school, developing leadership skills is key for teens, especially for those who want to attend college. They will need to find ways that will make them stand out on their college application. Colleges are more competitive than ever, and each institution has its own set of criteria for the admission application process. Therefore, it’s crucial that teens stand out among multitude of applicants by showcasing the leadership abilities that they’ve honed throughout their high school career. In one of my prior blogs, I list some of the deciding factors for college admission that are used to determine who gets in. Click HERE to get that blog!
It can be challenging for parents to know how to help their kids build leadership abilities and to figure out which skills to focus on. In an article by Entrepreneur, they give several ways that parents can nurture and groom their kids to become effective leaders. I have listed below some of the most important ones that they mention.
How to nurture kids’ leadership skills:
Create a vision board
- Creating a vision board is a fun way for kids to conceptualize their dreams and goals. It’s a great way for them to learn how to visualize what they want and explore the process of achieving those things.
Be a good example
- As a parent, having your kids watch how well you balance work and personal life will teach them how to be accountable. An effective way to do this is to establish and enforce a culture of ownership and individual accountability, according to Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness.
Teach them how to set goals
- Parents should sit down with their kids and set age-appropriate goals. Making a habit of setting goals is something that is crucial for kids, especially for teens because it helps them create long-term vision and short-term motivation. For more information on goal-setting, read my blog HERE where I talk about how to use my FREE SMART Goals Planner that helps kids create a plan and successfully execute it.
Instill perseverance
- Knowing how to navigate setbacks and failure, as well as success, is key for every good leader. By allowing kids to experience disappointment and failure rather than shielding them from it helps them learn how to deal with loss and move forward.
Teach confident communication
- When ordering at a restaurant or buying a ticket at the movies, allow your child to build their confidence by speaking directly to the servers or ticket agent. This will teach them how to effectively communicate their needs with confidence.
Refine decision-making skills
- Good decision-making is something that parents should begin teaching kids as early as possible. To prevent kids from being overwhelmed by too many choices, parents can assist kids with narrowing down their options to two or three. Then, they can show their kids how to weigh pros and cons to make sure that they make the most informed decision.
Bring a mentor on board
- Finding a mentor like a tutor or family member can be inspirational and directional for your child. Its important to find someone who’s experienced or accomplished in the child’s area of interest as that will be very beneficial. In my experience, finding a tutor to bridge the gap between the parent and student can help hold the child accountable and keep them on track with issues like time-management, organization, or achieving their goals.
When it comes to developing a child’s leadership acumen, it’s important to have a structured goal-setting process implemented. The SMART Goals System can help your child in so many ways, but most importantly, it can help him achieve and create goals by making dreams a reality. If your child needs some extra guidance in accomplishing his goals, Dynamis Learning Academy is happy to help!
Working with a tutor creates a dedicated focus and relieves the parent of the burden of being the only one to hold the child accountable. By incorporating a personalized plan that is consistent and appropriate for your child, we provide the structure that they need. For instance, we have found that if a student is left to try and manage ACT/SAT test preparation on their own, they get overwhelmed and get off schedule, resulting in not mastering the content and time-management elements needed to be successful on these tests.
We, at Dynamis Learning Academy, are here to help your teen prepare for college admission. Contact owner Helen Panos at helen@dynamislearningacademy.com or at 770-282-9931 to schedule a free consultation about goal-setting, SAT/ACT Prep, college admission essay writing, or any other area of concern.
Helen is an expert educator with over 25 years of years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on society. Helen assists parents in accessing the best skills, strategies, tools, and resources to help children be successful and ultimately excel in the world.
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
– John C. Maxwell
Do you have a teen who is looking for ways to build their resume for a job or college admissions application? Or, maybe you’re a parent of a child that’s in elementary school, and you want to know how to teach them to be a good leader.
To be successful in life, it’s important that parents develop their kids’ leadership skills starting when they’re young. According to Inc., “Every child has the potential to be a leader. Some may have more traits associated with leadership, but any child’s leadership ability, at whatever level, can be groomed and nurtured.” Teaching kids how to be a leader at a young age lays the foundation upon which to build and refine leadership skills that will benefit them for the rest of their life.
Set goals and make a plan
As with any goal that one desires to accomplish, having a plan with a timeline is necessary. For kids, it’s also a good idea to have someone to help them be accountable for accomplishing those goals. Sometimes kids need outside help like a tutor to help them focus and stay on track. A tutor is also a great way to relieve the parent of having to be the primary person in the child’s life who’s serving as the driver of holding them accountable to those goals.
During high school, developing leadership skills is key for teens, especially for those who want to attend college. They will need to find ways that will make them stand out on their college application. Colleges are more competitive than ever, and each institution has its own set of criteria for the admission application process. Therefore, it’s crucial that teens stand out among multitude of applicants by showcasing the leadership abilities that they’ve honed throughout their high school career. In one of my prior blogs, I list some of the deciding factors for college admission that are used to determine who gets in. Click HERE to get that blog!
It can be challenging for parents to know how to help their kids build leadership abilities and to figure out which skills to focus on. In an article by Entrepreneur, they give several ways that parents can nurture and groom their kids to become effective leaders. I have listed below some of the most important ones that they mention.
How to nurture kids’ leadership skills:
Create a vision board
- Creating a vision board is a fun way for kids to conceptualize their dreams and goals. It’s a great way for them to learn how to visualize what they want and explore the process of achieving those things.
Be a good example
- As a parent, having your kids watch how well you balance work and personal life will teach them how to be accountable. An effective way to do this is to establish and enforce a culture of ownership and individual accountability, according to Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness.
Teach them how to set goals
- Parents should sit down with their kids and set age-appropriate goals. Making a habit of setting goals is something that is crucial for kids, especially for teens because it helps them create long-term vision and short-term motivation. For more information on goal-setting, read my blog HERE where I talk about how to use my FREE SMART Goals Planner that helps kids create a plan and successfully execute it.
Instill perseverance
- Knowing how to navigate setbacks and failure, as well as success, is key for every good leader. By allowing kids to experience disappointment and failure rather than shielding them from it helps them learn how to deal with loss and move forward.
Teach confident communication
- When ordering at a restaurant or buying a ticket at the movies, allow your child to build their confidence by speaking directly to the servers or ticket agent. This will teach them how to effectively communicate their needs with confidence.
Refine decision-making skills
- Good decision-making is something that parents should begin teaching kids as early as possible. To prevent kids from being overwhelmed by too many choices, parents can assist kids with narrowing down their options to two or three. Then, they can show their kids how to weigh pros and cons to make sure that they make the most informed decision.
Bring a mentor on board
- Finding a mentor like a tutor or family member can be inspirational and directional for your child. Its important to find someone who’s experienced or accomplished in the child’s area of interest as that will be very beneficial. In my experience, finding a tutor to bridge the gap between the parent and student can help hold the child accountable and keep them on track with issues like time-management, organization, or achieving their goals.
When it comes to developing a child’s leadership acumen, it’s important to have a structured goal-setting process implemented. The SMART Goals System can help your child in so many ways, but most importantly, it can help him achieve and create goals by making dreams a reality. If your child needs some extra guidance in accomplishing his goals, Dynamis Learning Academy is happy to help!
Working with a tutor creates a dedicated focus and relieves the parent of the burden of being the only one to hold the child accountable. By incorporating a personalized plan that is consistent and appropriate for your child, we provide the structure that they need. For instance, we have found that if a student is left to try and manage ACT/SAT test preparation on their own, they get overwhelmed and get off schedule, resulting in not mastering the content and time-management elements needed to be successful on these tests.
We, at Dynamis Learning Academy, are here to help your teen prepare for college admission. Contact owner Helen Panos at helen@dynamislearningacademy.com or at 770-282-9931 to schedule a free consultation about goal-setting, SAT/ACT Prep, college admission essay writing, or any other area of concern.
Helen is an expert educator with over 25 years of years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on society. Helen assists parents in accessing the best skills, strategies, tools, and resources to help children be successful and ultimately excel in the world.