Principal’s Message

HOW YOU CAN MOTIVATE CHILDREN TO LEAD

• Appeal to their sense of adventure.
• Set a consistent example of good character and moral principles.
• Listen with enjoyment to their ideas and dreams.
• Say “I am proud of you”.
• Encourage their unique qualities.
• Give them opportunities to serve and lead others.
• Include everyone.
• Find the gaps in their lives and help them fill them.
• Help them make their own decisions.
• Help them make wise decisions.
• Challenge but don’t overwhelm.
• Teach the true rewards like satisfaction with a job well done.
• Show them that leadership is fun and can take many forms.

Acknowledgment: Pat Williams in “Coaching your Kids to be Leaders”.