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 was a pastor for 20 years, has authored 14 books and was the executive editor of Rev! magazine. He 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. For more info, go to www.kidlead.com. The Nelsons live near Monterey, CA.

4. History is shaped by 3 things: Disasters…

5. Discoveries…

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

12. Adulthood starts at 12-14 in most cultures Adult rites of passage: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Walk-about, Catechism, Confirmation, Jesus @ 12.

13. 24,000,000 Pre-teens in America (8-12 year olds). Spend $40B. Influence $140B more of parent spending

14. 5 Reasons You Need To Be Interested In Effective Leadership Development • 1. Reading, writing, & ‘rithmetic alone don’t cut it today • 2. Reduce disruptions and gain student allies wielding influence • 3. Attract PR & families seeking leadership training • 4. It’s biblical: Ex. 18 & WDJD (Jesus hand-groomed a few to care for the many.) • 5. Leaders multiply influence and return as alumni (10-20 yr. head start)

15. Defining Leadership Is Key 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 10 Indicators of Leadership Aptitude in Kids • 1. Peers listen to the student when s/he talks. • 2. Other students seek her/his opinion, ask what s/he wants to do and follow. • 3. The student initiates projects; seems to have goals/ambitions; challenges status quo.

20. 10 Indicators of Leadership Aptitude in Kids • 4. The student has been accused of being bossy, strong-willed or opinionated. • 5. The student gets selected as class monitor, team captain, or group leader by adults. • 6. The student has been disciplined for being a distraction in class or on a team.

21. 10 Indicators of Leadership Aptitude in Kids • 7. The student negotiates well with peers and other adults. • 8. The student is good at organizing younger children in activities or play. • 9. The student stands up for her/his values; not prone to peer pressure. • 10. The student seems to be liked by others.

23. Influencers

24. Social Influence Surveyfree @ www.kidlead.com

25. 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

26. 6 Common Educator Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development

27. 6 Common Educator Responses that Inhibit Young Leader 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!”)

28. 6 Common Educator Responses that Inhibit Young Leader Development • 4. Labeling an influencer as a trouble-maker. • 5. Poor listening. • 6. Putting leaders in charge of disciplining/controlling their colleagues.

29. 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?

31. 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).

32. 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.

33. 10 Ways to Develop Leader-friendly Classrooms: • 7. Brainstorm ideas with your colleagues. • 8. Move influencers away from the windows and door. • 9. Connect them with mentors and community leaders. • 10. Work hard at disciplining, not punishing

34. What From the List jumped Out?

35. Give Your Leaders a 10-20 Year Head Start

38. What Makes KidLead Effective: • Active learning methods: increases retention 9X more than lecturing

39. What Makes KidLead 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 ($196 vs. $6800 for 36 hours of adult training at CCL.org) • Leadership projects for community service • 3 hours parent training

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. Top Schools Use LeadNow Training Soon in Canada, Thailand, Pakistan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Brazil

42. Training Systems For All Ages Ages 2-5 Launch date Jan. 1, 2012 Ages 6-9 Launch date Jan. 1, 2012 Ages 10-13 Launched 2008 Ages 14-18 Launch date Sept., 2011 Ages 22-25 Launch date Jan. 1, 2013

43. Next 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: $49/student per module (binder, book, folder, t-shirt, materials) • Suggest charging $250

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