Empowering Future Leaders

I´ll be inviting experts to explore how we as parents, mentors, and educators can nurture, inspire, and empower our children to create a brighter future for themselves and our planet.

#15 Scott Allen: Leadership Begins at Home

S1 E15 • Jan 12, 2025 • 43 mins

Simon Badrock is joined by Scott J. Allen, PhD, to delve into the attributes and characteristics that define a great leader. Scott shares his personal journey and the development of his leadership identity, exploring how leadership principles can be effectively applied within family settings. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the zone of proximal development and building resilience and influence in teenagers. They discuss methods to foster leadership skills in children and guide them in discovering their passions.

Key Points

Creating a nurturing environment at home is crucial as children learn leadership skills through modeled behaviors and family dynamics.
Encouraging children to pursue their passions allows them to practice leadership within their areas of interest, fostering confidence and growth.
Parents should strive to keep their children in the "zone of proximal development," challenging them just enough to promote learning without overwhelming them.

Connect and follow guest, NAME. Website: https://www.scottjallen.net/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-j-allen/

Connect and follow host, Simon Badrock:

Website: https://www.empowermentcoach.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-badrock-93ab48134/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.badrock/

In addition to hosting the Empowering Future Leaders podcast, Simon is a Certified Elite Mentorship Trainer, Speaker, and a fully trained Kids Life Coach. At EmpowermentCoach.org we help Kids and Parents unlock their potential and find direction, meaning and purpose in their lives.

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iTunes, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowering-future-leaders/id1750308920

Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fc1iRR6Vh2xgTrfiwcPBv

Speakers

Scott Allen

Guest • 74%

Simon Badrock

Host • 1%

Simon Badrock

Host • 25%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to leadership and podcast mission
1:20	Introduction of guest Scott J. Allen, PhD
2:34	Attributes and characteristics of a great leader
7:06	Personal story on leadership identity
16:19	Leadership principles in family settings
23:37	Understanding and applying the zone of proximal development
30:20	Building resilience and influence in teenagers
32:34	Fostering leadership skills in children
33:48	Guiding children to find their passions
37:23	Learning from our children's perspectives
39:38	Concluding insights on nurturing future leaders
42:08	How to connect with Scott

Transcript

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