How to Mold Children into

Leaders

Here’s a question for all the parents out there

What would you like to see your child to grow up into?

You want them to grow up to be a leader There may or may not be a profession on your mind for your child,

but you know one thing for sure. You want them to grow up to be a leader.

Someone who is looked up to; someone whose word is the last word because people have learnt to trust their wisdom. Someone who can lead from the front!

Leaders Are Created, Not Born

The statement ‘Leaders are born, not created’ depresses many a child. This is by far the most frustrating claim that can nip any signs of leadership

in the bud. It casts a heavy shadow on them when they do not excel at the classroom

level, ending up believing that they were not born to lead and thus, should join the herd.

Teach your child the opposite, because only that is the truth.

Responsibilities of a Leader

Parents often highlight the rosier aspects of leadership. They do not instill an understanding of the unspoken of pressures of

being a leader. When the child is at an impressionable age, he might be swayed by

the so-called ‘advantages’ of being a leader as he is oblivious to the burdens and responsibilities attached to it.

This can lead to a blunder of large proportions (consider an insensitive, power hungry adult with near dictatorial behavior).

Teach them that the masses prefer a leader who is committed to welfare of his group of friends, colleagues or even the entire community.

Leaders & Managers: Not Interchangeable Words

Leaders & Managers: Not Interchangeable Words

Every leader must be a manager, but every manager is not a leader. Children are led to believing those at high positions at companies are

real, powerful leaders to look up to. The difference between leaders and managers should be elucidated

to avoid using these words interchangeably. Managers carry out their responsibilities through giving out

instructions, delegation of tasks and exercising control. Leaders do not ‘control’ but influences actions of those in their team,

treating everyone as a valued member of their community. He is constantly innovating, unlike a manager who takes the road most traveled on.

Expose Them To Problems

Expose Them To Problems

One huge personality deficiency develops amongst children who are raised in a very sheltered manner by their parents.

This flaw is not being able to face difficulties and swim out of them successfully.

It is really common to find daddy jumping into rescue his son after 24 hours of a troublesome situation, or, mommy firefighting for her daughter in a situation in the classroom.

Allow your child to face troubles; he will have to sooner or later. The faster he learns, the better for him!

When they do stumble, tell them ‘To Lead You Must Have Experienced Failure’. Tell them that failure is not the end of the road. They will cherish this advice when they are adults.

Appreciate Them in the Right Amount

Appreciate Them in the Right Amount

It is correct to applaud your children for their achievements One thing we must remember about children- they will work towards

a goal without any inhibitions, simply because they don’t have the adult attitude of “This is impossible.” Or “I can never accomplish this.”

So be responsible and motivate them towards setting the right goals for their lives!