Are Leaders Born or Made? | Ep 055

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Ever wonder why some kids (and adults) naturally take charge while others follow? This week we're cracking the leadership code with Dr. Alan Nelson - the guy who teaches Navy SEALs by day and revolutionizes child leadership by night 👊

His take? The best leaders aren't born or made - they're caught early. After training NASA engineers and international military officers, he discovered something shocking: we're developing leaders way too late.

🔥 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your "strong-willed" child might be your family's next CEO
• The secret window of leadership development (hint: it's NOT the teen years)
• Real solutions that work from playground to boardroom

💡 From the expert who:

• Wrote 40 books on leadership
• Teaches at the Naval Postgraduate School
• Trained Top Gun pilots
• Studied thousands of young leaders worldwide

➡️ Chapters
(00:02) - "The 3-Year-Old CEO: Spotting Leadership DNA Early"
(07:40) - "From Bossy to Boss: Turning Strong Will into Skill"
(16:42) - "Playground Politics: Natural Leadership in Action"
(28:12) - "The Leadership Launch Pad: Your Home's Hidden Training Ground"

➡️ Highlights
(0:00:02) - "The 5-15 Rule: When Leaders Are Really Made"
Why these critical years determine your child's leadership future
(0:07:40) - "Dinner Table Leadership: Small Moments, Big Impact"
Hidden opportunities to build natural leaders at home
(0:16:43) - "Beyond 'Because I Said So': The Decision Secret"
Turn everyday choices into leadership gold
(0:28:12) - "Natural Leaders: Unlocking What's Already There"
Spot the signs, skip the pressure, watch them soar
Even punchier alternative:
(0:00:02) - "The Leadership Sweet Spot: Ages 5-15"
Why these years matter more than any leadership course
(0:07:40) - "Your Kitchen Table CEO Academy"
How daily family life builds tomorrow's leaders
(0:16:43) - "Smart Choices, Strong Leaders"
The simple decision trick that builds natural authority
(0:28:12) - "Born This Way? The Leadership Truth"
How to spot and spark their natural potential

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➡️ More about the guest:  Dr. Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D., Global Leader, Founder of KidLead
Website: https://www.kidlead.com/
Educational Series: Kid Lead Academy: https://www.kidlead.com/kla

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