08.19.09
8-19-09 Leadership Principles in Parenting
I have to admit that being a father is one of the greatest tests of leadership. I am starting this blog as an attempt to document the leadership lessons I learn through parenting. After all, isn’t the whole point of both leadership development and parenting to pour your life into someone and help them move from dependence to self-sufficiency?
Just a little bit about me and my role as a father. I am currently 39 years old and the father of two beautiful daughters, Jenna Rose (6) and Kylie Ann (3 and soon to be 4). As with any child each is completely unique and beautiful in their own right. Let me try and paint a brief picture of each of them for you.
Jenna is a dreamer who thinks of princesses and kingdoms and loves horses and butterflies. She dances around the house and is singing all the time. She has her mother’s beauty both inside and out with a very dear and fragile heart. To Jenna, time with her is the most important thing, she wants to be noticed and delighted in.
Kylie on the other hand is a soon-to-be 4 year old wishing she were 16. She is a girl of deep conviction (a.k.a. stubborn) and will stand firm for what she desires. She is a warrior, she has a clear objective and will almost stop at nothing to accomplish it. She is both beautiful and strong and desires to have her independence supported.
These two gifts in my life have been both a blessing to watch grow and have challenged me to grow as a leader in all areas of my life. I hope that these real life stories are both heart-warming to you as a reader and inspiring to you as a leader. I look forward to reading your commments, additions and thoughts.
Sincerely,
Scott Mautte
