As a leader, it is easy to focus on the “now.” Pivoting attention to build a healthier, happier workforce, and community is critical. What starts with us leaders pass down to our children, to the children of our employees, the families we are serving, and the strength that we are building as a community.
What are you doing to build your children as a leader? What are you doing to set an example of community support, advocacy, and safety?
Small acts of kindness is a great place to start with children. For example, support your community with acts of kindness. Surprise a neighbor with flowers on their doorstep, say thank you by chalk art on the sidewalk where your mail person delivers mail, draw a picture and mail them to a nursing home to brighten their day. Small acts of kindness with little cost help children understand that they don’t have to spend money to brighten a day.
A critical part of a child’s growth is giving. Help children understand that giving what you can, when they can, makes a difference in someone’s life. Talk about what their impact might look like of the person on the receiving end of the kindness.
Our children are watching us, the lessons we teach our children will help to grow them as leaders.