Nov 06 2024 27 mins
Join Dr. Alan E. Nelson as he probes the early indicators of leadership in children, including how parents can nurture these traits to foster potential leaders from a young age. Delving into the unique characteristics of neurodivergent leaders and the pivotal role of parental guidance, he shares insights from his extensive experience in leadership development. Understand how to support and cultivate leadership qualities in young minds effectively by tuning in!
Key takeaways to listen for
● Natural leadership traits in children
● Practical ways of creating leadership opportunities at home
● What does inclusive leadership mean?
● The benefits of intentional leadership development
● How to overcome personal and leadership challenges
Resources
● My Kid Leads! by Alan E Nelson | Kindle and Paperback
About Dr. Alan E. Nelson
Alan E. Nelson, EdD, is considered a global expert in young leader development. Dr. Nelson led in the social sector for 25 years. He is the author of 20 books, 21 storybooks, and over 200 articles. His works, “The O Factor,” “My Kid Leads!” “LeadYoung,” and the “KiddieLead” and “Unum” series reveal this pioneering accomplishment. Alan has an MA in psychology-communication and a doctorate (EdD) in leadership from the University of San Diego. Dr. Nelson is also a Lecturer of Management at the Naval Postgraduate School, where his students include NASA engineers, Top Gun pilots, Navy SEALs, and international military officers. He has also taught at top-tier schools such as USC, Pepperdine, and UCI. At midlife, Dr. Nelson concluded that the best strategy to develop effective and ethical leaders is to get to them while they’re moldable, not moldy. This began a journey, interacting with 1000s of 10–18-year-olds worldwide to understand what leaders are like as youth and how to identify and develop their potential while they’re pliable.
Connect with Dr. Alan
● Website: KidLead Academy
● LinkedIn: Alan E. Nelson, EdD
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