In this episode, Ms. Amber talks about the power of “Leading By Example.” She shares lessons from parenting, teaching, and running a business, stressing the value of being kind, patient, and self-aware as a leader. Ms. Amber shows how leading with love can help others grow and succeed, whether at work or in personal life. Join her as she encourages listeners to lead with kindness and make a positive impact.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 07:26] The Essence of Lead By Example
Relevance of leading by example across various roles, including parenting, teaching, and entrepreneurship.
The necessity of mindfulness and positive action for effective leadership daily.
The significant impact of leaders' attitudes and behaviors on those they guide, especially in teaching and parenting.
A leadership approach centered on love, encouragement, and patience, avoiding negativity and stress.
[07:27 - 13:57] Mindful Parenting
Emphasizes leading by example as a continuous, daily practice for parents.
Urges parents to reflect on their upbringing and consciously choose positive parenting behaviors.
The impact of parents' stress, phone use, and emotional states on their children.
Encourages a focus on presence, love, and patience, advising against sweating the small stuff.
[13:58 - 21:09] Goals of Leadership and Parenthood
Educators strive for students' success in school, aiming for happiness and enthusiasm.
Parents desire their children's growth into well-rounded individuals with kindness and grace.
Urges introspection on leadership and parenting approaches, advocating for positive example-setting.
Recognizes the need for self-care amidst leadership and parenting challenges.
[21:10 - 25:03] Closing Segment
Advocates for leading by positive example, emphasizing the importance of kindness and grace.
Encourages choosing battles wisely, focusing on nurturing rather than discipline.
Highlights the transformative impact of positive leadership on teams, classrooms, and families.
Stresses the significance of self-reflection and self-care to maintain effective leadership.
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Website: www.thelovingstartway.com
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Ms. Amber is the author of the ABC's of Preschool the founder of Loving Start Learning Centers. www.lovingstartlearningcenter.com and founder of the Loving Start Way Academy.
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Tweetable Quotes:
“Leading by example means leading by love.” - Ms. Amber
“I truly believe it is our choice to change the past of how we are raised.” - Ms. Amber
“It's a cycle. What we pour into our kids, what we pour into our staff, what we pour into our students will trickle on to others.” - Ms. Amber
“The best leaders are those that are leading by example, positively excitedly with joy. That's allowing your students or your employees to be creative and letting them shine to show up every day with their best versions and accepting them at their best and their worst.” - Ms. Amber
“If you're showing up leading with love, kindness, grace, patience, you are instilling that in your little ones. They're going to grow up with that at their core and they're going to feel so secure because they felt your love as a leader.” - Ms. Amber
