The Leader in Me
Chapter 10:
Bringing It Home
The foundation of the
education of the mind,
the heart, the body, and
the spirit is…
THE HOME!!!!!!
Teachers and administrators are
inspiring a movement across the
world.
BUT……….
…their work and the influence
cannot compare to the influence that
occurs in a child’s home.
The home is a child’s first…
School
Classroom
Playground
A child’s first teachers are parents,
grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Their siblings and cousins are their
first playmates.
Parents should realize that every child has some kind
of leadership within them. The parental challenge is
how to bring it out and how to nurture it. Parents have a
powerful influence on their child’s feelings of worth and
potential. Therefore, be mindful to recognize the gift(s)
your child possess and communicate that recognition in a
positive manner.
The Power of Principles
Parents try extremely hard to shield their
child/children from the cruelties and
negative influences that they may
encounter in the world. Instilling the
internal desire to make the right choices is
an approach that gives parents any hope of
providing constant protection from what
awaits them in life.
Principles are present in every culture and are
applicable to any age, gender, race, or economic
status. What parent would not want their child to…
• Be Proactive: take responsibility
for their actions.
• Begin with the End in Mind: plan
for their lives.
• Put First Things First: focus on
what’s most important.
• Think Win-Win: Stand up for
themselves while respecting others.
• Seek First to Understand, Then to
Be Understood: listen to feelings
of others.
• Synergize: work with others.
• Sharpen the Saw: renew
themselves.
**The 7 Habits of Effective People do not solve every problem.
They are a great starting place. We should never underestimate
the power of teaching principles.
The Power of Modeling: How Do
Parents Teach Principles?
• Step 1: Inspire Trust – model the habits
• Step 2: Clarify Purpose – why the habits are
important
• Step 3. Align Systems – habits need to be
rooted in the home
• Step 4: Unleash Talent – special “gifts” or talent
you want to nurture
When you empower your children
with principles, you empower
yourself.
Inspire your child to discover within
themselves “THE LEADER IN ME” .
The greatest leadership
role is being a parent!