How to Develop Leadership Skills in Children By Sarah Dray.

The term leadership skills refers to a series of skills that allow people to succeed in management and directorial positions. When it comes to learning leadership skills, kids are in a winning position, as they can be taught without pressure and guided through the process at their own pace.

1.      Focus on developing communication skills. Good leaders are good communicators, and this can be encouraged from an early age by working on reading and speaking. If your kids can't read yet, take over the duties and work on their listening skills. You can encourage this by reading something to them and then asking them to relate the story back to you. If your children are old enough to read, ask them to read you a story. Also, make sure that you hold conversations with your kids. Ask questions and expect answers, no matter how silly they are, as this means that they are listening and learning to interact.

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