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

If you want to change the world, focus on leaders. If you want to change leaders, focus on them when they’re young. KidLead Founder: Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D. Growing Great Leaders.

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

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  1. If you want to change the world, focus on leaders. If you want to change leaders, focus on them when they’re young. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  2. KidLead Founder: Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D. • Growing Great Leaders Alan was a pastor for 20 years and was the executive editor of Rev! magazine. He has a doctorate in leadership from the University of San Diego, is the author of 15 books and over 200 articles, including “KidLead: Growing Great Leaders” and “LeadYoung.” He is a lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School. Married over 30 years and parents to 3 sons, Alan & Nancy live in Monterey, California.

  3. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  4. History is shaped by 3 things: Disasters… Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  5. Discoveries… Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  6. Leaders. The biggest influence, good and bad, is leaders. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

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  12. Leadership Success Head Start 90% of Executive Training Participants are between the ages of 30-55. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  13. Defining Leadership Is Key Perceived “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 Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  14. KidLead’s Definition of Leadership • Leadership is the process of helping people accomplish together, what they could not as individuals. • Leaders are those who get leadership going. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  15. Education Overlooks Young Leaders • William Damon (Stanford) says that the American value of equality, especially in our educational system, overlooks the unique energy and creativity of young leaders. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  16. Identifying Leadership Intelligence • Howard Gardner (Harvard), author of “Multiple Intelligences,” notes leadership as a domain in interpersonal intelligence Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  17. Identifying “L” Aptitude in Children/Youth Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  18. 7 Indicators of Leadership Aptitude in Students • 1. Peers listen to the student when s/he talks & other students seek her/his opinion, ask what s/he wants to do and follow. • 2. The student initiates projects; seems to have goals/ambitions; challenges status quo. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  19. 7 Indicators of Leadership Aptitude in Students • 3. The student has been accused of being bossy, strong-willed or opinionated (even disciplined for being a distraction in class). • 4. The student gets selected as class monitor, team captain, or group leader by adults. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  20. 7 Indicators of Leadership Aptitude in Students • 5. The student negotiates well with peers and other adults. • 6. The student is good at organizing younger children or peers in activities or play (likability factor). • 7. The student stands up for her/his values; not prone to peer pressure. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

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  22. Influencers Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  23. Social Influence Surveyfree @ www.kidlead.com Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  24. Discuss with a partner: • Which of these 7 indicators were either a surprise to you, or have you seen in your students or even yourself as a youth? Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  25. 5 Common Church Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  26. 5 Common Church Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development • 1. Assuming everyone has equal gifting, thus overlooking those with extra ability (Matthew 25). • 2. Confusing leadership with discipleship and service. • 3. Shutting down young leaders or labeling them as trouble makers. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  27. 5 Common Church Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development • 4. Lack of intentional development that targets their leadership ability. • 5. Waiting too long to develop the character of leaders while they’re moldable. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  28. Discuss… • What is one thing you’d like to improve OR which of these items have you seen other church people do when interacting with young leaders? Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  29. 7 Ways to Develop Leader-Friendly Churches: • 1. Identify kids with leadership aptitude and gather them together. • 2. Treat these children as young leaders (Pygmalion effect). Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  30. 7 Ways to Develop Leader-friendly Churches: • 3. Develop everyday opportunities at church for supervising peers in teams. • 4. Educate parents and other adults on how to develop these young leaders. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  31. 7 Ways to Develop Leader-friendly Churches: • 5. Intentionally disciple these kids. • 6. Find community opportunities for leading outside of church. • 7. Seek formal and informal leadership development training. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  32. Seizing fleeting opportunities • Life stewardship mandates that we be savvy about opportunities given us (carpe diem). • The best way to change an adult is to focus on the child. • The same is true of leaders. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  33. Development of a young leader. Seeds take root: 2-9 years of age Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  34. Development of a young leader. Growth but still under water: 10-13Focus: Character & Competence Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  35. Adulthood starts at 12-14 in most cultures Adult rites of passage: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Walk-about, Catechism, Confirmation, Jesus @ 12. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  36. 24,000,000 Pre-teens in America (8-12 year olds). Spend $40B. Influence $140B more of parent spending Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

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  38. LeadNow Training Curriculum • 50 hours divided into 4 stand alone modules • 95% active learning method • Requires a 1-day certification Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  39. Development of a young leader. The emerging leader: 14-18 years oldFocus: Competence & Confidence Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  40. LeadWell Training Curriculum • 50 hours divided into 4 stand alone modules • Can be done in 8 ninety-minute or 16 forty-five minute sessions (elective or after school) • ½ experiential activities • ½ leadership project plan • Requires 3-hours of online training 1st book on org leadership dealing with young leader issues! Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  41. 16 Core Qualities Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  42. 50 Hours of Training Curriculum Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  43. Development of a young leader. Leader blooming: 19-25 years of age Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  44. What Makes LeadYoung Training Systems So Effective: • 50 hours total training including over 100 coached leadership experiences (cognitive, micro & macro-motor) • We certify Trainers, who then train Koaches for 1:4-6 coaching ratio • Cost effective ($156 vs. $6800 for 36 hours of adult training at CCL.org) • 3 hours parent training Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  45. Top Schools Use LeadNow Training Also in Canada, Thailand, India, Singapore, Middle East, Malaysia, Pakistan, and others coming online soon. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  46. Enhance Your School Culture While Giving Your Leaders a 10-20 Year Head Start Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  47. What Makes KidLead Effective: • Active learning methods: increases retention 9X more than lecturing Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  48. 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 Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  49. Training Systems For All Ages Ages 2-5 Launch date Jan. 1, 2013 Ages 6-9 Launch date Aug. 1, 2013 Ages 10-13 Launched 2008 Ages 14-18 Launch date Jan. 1, 2012 Ages 22-25 Launch date Jan. 1, 2014 Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

  50. LeadNow Steps & Financial Info • Trainer Certification • $800 includes 10-hour 1-day intensive, training materials, shirt, & curriculum • 25% discount for non-profits • Koach Development • Trainer recruits & trains Koaches ($50) • Student Recruitment • 10 students to run a club • Application & 2 SIS submitted • Materials fee: $39/student per module (binder, book, folder, t-shirt, materials) • Suggest charging $250 Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

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