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Shaping our children, in a positive way, sometimes takes patience and fortitude. As a father of three wonderful young adults, age’s 13-17; never has a day gone by where an opportunity to shape their lives hasn’t presented itself. But what philosophies and values are important to instill in the minds of our children?

 

Like our own personal lives, business is driven by certain overall core beliefs, what is key about those beliefs is that they generally stem from a single person’s individual values. When you look at private sector business, core beliefs don’t begin with the cashier at the front register, they trickle down from the very top, typically from an owner or CEO. This same scenario holds true for the Home Business owner as well. As the CEO, your core values drive what you do, what you believe, decisions you make and ultimately how your customers view YOU.

 
Shaping our children’s lives is no different. Values and beliefs must start from the top, parents, guardians or mentors, and trickle down to the level where the rubber meets the road, our Kids. Leadership skills are not given at birth; they are developed over time, slowly molding us into the person we want to become. By providing these values and skills to our kids, you build and protect the future of “Business” in our world.

 

The 3 P’s of Business Builds Leadership in our Children.

 

No matter what business you are in, ultimately your success hinges on the values you instill in people. Let’s look at 3-Core Business values that could help influence our kids towards leadership and success.

 

Purpose:

 

The dictionary says Purpose is -

 

"The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal."

 

Where would we be if not for purpose? Purpose drives everything we do; from the moment we wake up to the moment our head hits the pillow. If our actions were not for a purpose, what point would there be to living?

 

Teaching kids the meaning of purpose helps them to evaluate why they choose the path they do. Example: My daughter recently became involved in the Debate Team at school. When I asked her why she joined, she said, “All my other friends are in it Dad.” I didn’t roll my eyes at her, but I asked her what she thought the purpose of a Debate Team was. Not knowing the answer, I shared my thoughts with her. Debate is about sharing opposing views, but in reality it helps develop a person’s speaking and reasoning skills, better preparing them for real life situations.

 

For Kids, understanding the purpose behind their actions opens their minds to the possibilities of what life can bring.

 

Passion:

 

Passion is the second “P” of Business philosophy that I enjoy sharing with my kids. In a nut shell, Passion means, “an emotion compelling action.” When you understand what purpose you are striving for, Passion will then set the wheels in motion.

 

Being passionate about what you do brings meaning to your life and fosters commitment and determination in every action you take.

 

By helping your kids to understand what passion brings to the table, you allow them to discover their true strengths and talents. Combining purpose and passion brings them one step closer to realizing their full potential.

 

Persistence:

 

Persistence may be the last “P” but it is the most important value to share with your kids. You can understand your purpose, have passion about following it, but with out persistence, reaching your goals may never happen.

 

In business, persistence is the key ingredient to a long term, successful venture. It’s what keeps us moving forward, no matter what obstacles arise. Persistence pushes us to our outer limits, exposing our true potential, bringing us one step closer to realizing our dreams.

 

It is easy to give up, that is what human nature tells us to do. Kids are no different. When the going gets tough, they move on to a new path, missing the chance to better themselves or learn life long lessons. When you give your kids the motivation to persist, no matter what the outcome or obstacle, you teach them the fundamentals for a successful life.

 

The future of business is in the hands of our kid’s. The foundation you give them now, prepares them to meet success head on. Take every opportunity to instill Purpose, Passion and Persistence in their lives, and watch them mold into the leaders of tomorrow.

To Your Kid's Success,

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