How to Form Strong Leaders
We know you want your child to become a successful leader one day. St. Teresa Catholic School, a Titusville Catholic school, provides a quality education that empowers your child to become anything she wants to be. But don’t just rely on the school; your child’s development starts at home! Their path is in your hands. Model these skills that will prepare them for a competitive world and build them into strong leaders.Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence, or EQ, affects our behavior, like how we handle conflict and make decisions. Your child learns emotional intelligence from you. They are a product of you and are molded by your behaviors. How you react and respond to your emotions will be how they react and respond to their own emotions. EQ is one of the biggest motivators in finding success in leadership roles.Don’t PushDon’t be obsessed with your child’s achievement or you will form overachievers. Fixating on their success in this way creates problems for your child. It will give your child the wrong idea about how work gets done. She will be more focused on rewards. The best leaders work well with others and don’t assume they have to make it to the top alone.Don’t Praise — Too MuchPraising your child will build their self-esteem. However, if you are piling on the praise, it will give them a little too much self-esteem. It’s okay for your child to believe in themselves, but they shouldn’t have a false sense of confidence. No matter what, show your child that you are proud of her, but don’t make them feel like they are the best at everything.
Let Them FailNobody has become successful without failing. By being an overprotective parent, your child won’t be able to take risks, deal with the consequences, and learn how to pick themselves back up. By allowing her to solve her own problems, she will feel a sense of self-sufficiency. Everyone has to deal with failure — even your child. Let her stand on her own two feet and take action while being accountable. Be supportive and show her how to embrace the experience and that she will make it through. A good leader fails and fails well. Say NoOverindulging will limit your child’s development into a leader. Learn how to say no and teach your child patience. She should set goals and work towards them. Saying no will disappoint them at the moment, but they will get past that.
With over 57 years of academic excellence, St. Teresa Catholic School, a Titusville Catholic school, provides a quality education that challenges and empowers students to develop to their full potential. Students foster qualities that are essential for lifelong learning and are equipped for future success. To learn more about why St. Teresa is the perfect fit for you and your student, contact us today.