How to Get a First Rate Leadership Education
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Leadership education is about teaching children not only how to think, but also how to be leaders themselves in every aspect of their lives, whether it’s at home, in the community in government, and in business.
This is the sort of education that most parents would like for their children. I know I want my children to be innovative thinkers.
Historically, most of the greatest leaders and thinkers got their education through mentors and tutors at home.
As they progressed through their education, they would advance to prep schools and review the classics, continuing the mentor approach.
Ultimately, it is the mentor system that develops leaders. Sadly, the leaders that we usually think of in America are trained to be professionals and specialists, not true leaders.
Today’s nation is mostly comprised of followers who are blind to the problems in the current system. If the following generation is going to have a hope of overcoming this problem, it’s our responsibility to teach them how to be leaders who can make an impact in the world.
Leadership education consists of very important key elements: time, mentors, and classics.
When we say “time,” we mean the students need enough time to learn. In order for your child to learn, it’s important to have some kind of structure. Older students may need education 5 days a week for 5 hours a day or so.
This will allow enough time for your child to read and study. Younger students will not need so much time.
Mentors and Classics. We won’t separate these two factors of leadership education because learning how to think well is attained through discussion of the classics.
It is essential for the mentor to read the classic that the student is reading. Both student and teacher should keep a reading journal by writing about key ideas.
Perhaps you decide to spend the first hour on a math lesson, then spend some time free reading, experimenting, and studying. The final hour can be about writing or having a discussion with the mentor.
For centuries, this type of learning has been the means for acquiring knowledge and skills needed for leaders.
With leadership education, you will be encouraged to find a mentor who can read and study the classics with your children. Although most people are familiar with certain literature and history classics, there are classics for practically all subjects.
There are even classics in science, such as Newton’s Principia Mathematics. I wouldn’t suggest starting out with this, but when the time comes to read a mathematic classic, try it out.
Leadership education will give your child the ability to think clearly and logically. If you are going to be a mentor for your child, make certain that you yourself are a good thinker and learner.
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