KidLead Founder: Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D.

1. If you want to change the world, focus on leaders. If you want to change leaders, focus on them when they’re young.

2. KidLead Founder: Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D. • Growing Great Leaders Alan has a doctorate in leadership from the University of San Diego, is the author of 14 books and nearly 200 articles, including “KidLead: Growing Great Leaders.” He is a lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School. KidLead is a non-profit org, dedicated to raising effective and ethical leaders, but developing them when they’re moldable. For more info, go to www.kidlead.com. The Nelsons live near Monterey, CA.

3. History is shaped by 3 things: Disasters…

4. Discoveries…

5. Leaders. The biggest influence, good and bad, is leaders.

14. 4 Reasons You Need To Be Interested In Effective Leadership Development • 1. Reading, writing, & ‘rithmetic alone don’t cut it today • 2. Reduce disruptions, bullying and gain student allies wielding influence • 3. Attract PR & families seeking leadership training (private schools) • 4. Leaders multiply influence and return as alumni (10-20 yr. head start)

15. Rites of Passage to Responsibility… • Ages 12-15 • The Walk-about • Bar/Bat Mitvah • Catechism/ Confirmation • Adolescence is a modern social construct. c 2010 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

16. 24,000,000 Pre-teens in America (8-12 year olds)

17. “Tweens” spend $40 billion annually & influence their parents to spend another $140 billion

18. Can Anyone Be A Leader? Yes & No • Howard Gardner (Harvard), author of “Multiple Intelligences,” notes leadership as a domain in interpersonal intelligence c 2010 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

19. Can Anyone Be A Leader? Yes & No • William Damon (Stanford) says that the American value of equality, especially in our educational system, overlooks the unique energy and creativity of young leaders. c 2010 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

20. Can Anyone Be A Leader? Yes & No Plausible “Leadership” Categories: • Personal: responsible, high self-esteem, ethical, good citizen, confident, works from strengths • Managerial: able to facilitate smaller group projects, maintain existing processes • Organizational: able to cast vision, lead others in problem solving, catalyze organizational change c 2010 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

21. Leadership is the process of helping people accomplish together, what they could not as individuals. • Leaders are those who get leadership going.

22. 10 indicators of leadership aptitude in kids • 1. Other kids seem to seek the child’s opinion, ask what s/he wants to do and follow. • 2. Peers listen to the child when s/he talks. • 3. The child initiates projects; seems to have goals/ambitions; challenges status quo.

23. 10 indicators of leadership aptitude in kids • 4. The child has been accused of being bossy, strong-willed or opinionated. • 5. The child gets selected as class monitor, team captain, or group leader by adults. • 6. The child has been disciplined for being a distraction in class or on a team.

24. 10 indicators of leadership aptitude in kids • 7. The child negotiates well with peers and other adults. • 8. The child is good at organizing younger children in activities or play. • 9. The child stands up for his/her values; not prone to peer pressure. • 10. The child seems to be liked by others.

26. Influencers

27. Social Influence Surveyfree @ www.kidlead.com

28. Discuss with a partner: • Which of these 10 indicators were either a surprise to you, or have you seen in your students or even yourself as a youth? • Homework: Develop a “leader list” with your teachers and work together to develop these students as leaders

29. 5 common educator responses that inhibit a young leader’s development

30. 5 common teacher responses that inhibit young leader’s development • 1. Confusing academics w/ leadership so you overlook gifted influencers. • 2. Requiring compliance and uniformity. • 3. Intimidating with threats and verbal warnings (“I’m the teacher of this class, not you!”)

31. 5 common teacher responses that inhibit young leader’s development • 4. Labeling an influencer as a trouble-maker. • 5. Putting leaders in charge of disciplining/controlling their colleagues.

32. Discuss with a partner: • What is one thing you’d like to improve on OR which of these items have you seen other educators do when interacting with young leaders?

33. c 2010 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

34. 10 ways to develop leader-friendly classrooms: • 1. Identify the strongest 2-5 influencers. • 2. Triangulate with parents & coaches. • 3. Invest more deeply in a relationship (The Pygmalion).

35. 10 ways to develop leader-friendly classrooms: • 4. Create a role for “helpers” in class. • 5. Come up with ideas for after school projects. • 6. Once a month, have lunch in your room with them.

36. 10 ways to develop leader-friendly classrooms: • 7. Talk to the principal and other teachers. • 8. Move influencers away from the windows and door. • 9. Connect them with mentors and community leaders. • 10. Work hard at disciplining, not punishing

37. Intro Video

40. LeadNow Club Format: • Accelerated Learning Methods • 90 Minute Sessions • Multi-sensory • Small Group Interaction/Discussion • Notebook w/ Weekly Leadership Challenge • Key Concept Memory Cards • Raising a Leader Parent Training • LeadNow: Ages 10-13 / Application Required • LeadWell: Ages 14-18 / Application Required

41. Giving leaders a 10-20 year head start

42. www.kidlead.com Get a copy of this landmark book on Amazon.com

43. KidLead Founder: Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D. • Growing Great Leaders Alan has a doctorate in leadership from the University of San Diego, is the author of 14 books and nearly 200 articles, including “KidLead: Growing Great Leaders.” The Nelsons enjoy a long marriage, 3 sons, and live near Monterey, CA. KidLead is a non-profit org, dedicated to raising effective and ethical leaders, but developing them when they’re moldable. For more info, go to www.kidlead.com.