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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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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
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 nearly 200 articles, including “KidLead: Growing Great Leaders” and “LeadYoung.” He is a lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School. Married for over 30 years and parents to 3 sons, Alan & Nancy live in Monterey, California. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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Leaders. The biggest influence, good and bad, is leaders. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
5 Reasons You Need To Be Interested In Effective Leadership Development • 1. Reading, writing, & ‘rithmetic alone don’t cut it today (GPA/SAT scores deficient) • 2. Reduce disruptions and gain student allies wielding influence (tap peer power) • 3. Attract PR & families seeking leadership training (listed in top 4 interests) • 4. It’s biblical: Ex. 18 & WDJD (Jesus hand-groomed a few to care for the many.) • 5. Turbo charge your leader pool, who in turn change school culture (i.e. ASB/clubs) Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
Leadership Success Head Start 90% of Executive Training Participants are between the ages of 30-55. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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
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
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
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
Identifying “L” Aptitude in Children/Youth Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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
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
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
Influencers Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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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? • Homework: Develop a “leader list” with your teachers and work together to develop these students as leaders Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
7 Common Christian Educator Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
7 Common Educator Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development • 1. Confusing academics & popularity with leadership, overlooking gifted leaders. • 2. Requiring compliance and uniformity. • 3. Intimidating with threats and verbal warnings (“I’m the teacher of this class, not you!”) Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
7 Common Educator Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development • 4. Labeling an influencer as a trouble-maker. • 5. Poor listening (only adults lead). • 6. Putting leaders in charge of disciplining/controlling their colleagues. • 7. Confusing service & discipleship with leadership. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
Discuss… • What is one thing you’d like to improve OR which of these items have you seen other educators do when interacting with young leaders? Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
7 Ways to Develop Leader-Friendly School: • 1. Identify the strongest 2-5 influencers in each classroom. (Triangulate with parents & coaches.) • 2. Invest more deeply in a relationship (the Pygmalion; i.e. monthly lunches with young influencers.) Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
7 Ways to Develop Leader-friendly Classrooms: • 3. Create a role for “helpers” in class (specifically train them on leading). • 4. Come up with ideas for after school projects (brainstorm with colleagues). Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
7 Ways to Develop Leader-friendly Classrooms: • 5. Set them up to win (i.e. move influencers away from the windows and door). • 6. Connect them with mentors and community leaders. • 7. Work hard at disciplining, not punishing. Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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
LeadNow Club Format: • Accelerated Learning Methods • Socratic Coaching Methodology • Multi-sensory • Raising a Leader Parent Training • LeadNow: Ages 10-13 • LeadWell: Ages 14-18 Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
Development of a young leader. Seeds take root: 2-9 years of age Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
Development of a young leader. Growth but still under water: 10-13Focus: Character & Competence Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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
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
LeadNow Training Curriculum • 50 hours divided into 4 stand alone modules • 95% active learning method • Requires a 1-day certification • Used in premier Christian schools Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
Development of a young leader. The emerging leader: 14-18 years oldFocus: Competence & Confidence Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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
16 Core Qualities Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
50 Hours of Training Curriculum Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
Development of a young leader. Leader blooming: 19-25 years of age Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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 ($166 vs. $6800 for 36 hours of adult training at CCL.org) • 3 hours parent training Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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
Enhance Your School Culture While Giving Your Leaders a 10-20 Year Head Start Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
What Makes KidLead Effective: • Active learning methods: increases retention 9X more than lecturing Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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