Leadership

Control vs. choice

April 30, 2011 Leadership

The more I work with parents and children, the more I realize that much of the conflict they experience comes down to a matter of control. The older children get, the more control a parent exerts. It’s a battle of wills that invariably leads to a lose-lose outcome. While a [...]

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Plant what you want to grow

April 27, 2011 Leadership

“I wish my son would just take responsibility for his actions,” laments a mother of a 14-year old son. I couldn’t help but wonder how much responsibility this boy was given when he was younger. You see, kids can’t learn what they haven’t already been given. So, if you want [...]

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

April 21, 2011 Leadership

Some define respect as being polite or having good manners. But the word has a much deeper meaning and value in today’s world. Giving respect means treating others with honor and esteem. It also means showing consideration and appreciation. Respect is about valuing the worth of yourself, others and the [...]

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A review: The 7 habits of happy kids

April 13, 2011 Attitude

Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a well-known resource for developing personal and professional leadership for adults. The book describes seven principles of effectiveness that contribute to greater success in life and in business. You may be familiar with them: Be proactive Begin with the end [...]

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Anchor your children with a mission

January 11, 2011 Leadership

In my professional career, I’ve gone through the process of developing organizational mission statements several times. Most companies have them. A mission statement answers the question: Why do we exist? It affirms our core purpose. More important, a mission is like an anchor, holding us on solid ground through moments [...]

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The power of words

November 16, 2010 Change

It’s easy to overlook the power of words. Recently, I stood in line at the grocery store and overheard a mother saying in response to her son’s rambunctious behavior, “You’re so crazy!” The words were spoken with a smile and probably said in jest, but I couldn’t help but to [...]

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