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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

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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.

History is shaped by 3 things: Disasters…

Discoveries…

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

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.

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

• Leadership is the process of helping people accomplish together, what they could not as individuals.

• Leaders are those who get leadership going.

KidLead’s Definition of Leadership

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.

Identifying Leadership Intelligence• Howard

Gardner (Harvard), author of “Multiple Intelligences,” notes leadership as a domain in interpersonal intelligence

Identifying “L” Aptitude in Children/Youth

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.

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.

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.

Influencers

Social Influence Surveyfree @ www.kidlead.com

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

7 Common Christian Educator Responses that Inhibit Young

Leader Development

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!”)

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.

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?

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.)

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).

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.

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.

LeadNow Club Format: • Accelerated Learning Methods• Socratic Coaching Methodology• Multi-sensory• Raising a Leader Parent Training• LeadNow: Ages 10-13

• LeadWell: Ages 14-18

Development of a young leader.

Seeds take root: 2-9 years of age

Development of a young leader. Growth but still under water: 10-13Focus: Character & Competence

Adulthood starts at 12-14 in most cultures

Adult rites of passage: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Walk-about, Catechism, Confirmation, Jesus @ 12.

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

spending

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

Development of a young leader. The emerging leader: 14-18 years oldFocus: Competence & Confidence

LeadWell Training Curriculum

1st book on org leadership dealing with young leader issues!

• 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

16 Core Qualities

50 Hours of Training Curriculum

Development of a young leader.

Leader blooming: 19-25 years of age

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

Top Schools Use LeadNow Training

Also in Canada, Thailand, India, Singapore, Middle East, Malaysia, Pakistan, and others coming online soon.

Enhance Your School Culture While Giving Your Leaders a 10-20 Year Head Start

What Makes KidLead Effective:• Active learning methods: increases

retention 9X more than lecturing

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

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

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

LeadWell Steps & Financial Info• Trainer Certification

– $200 includes 3-hour webinar, training materials, shirt, & curriculum

• 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, materials)– Suggest charging $250 (your local

equivalent of travel sports/private lessons) Developing Young Leaders 2012 Alan E. Nelson, EdD

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