Lane专栏 | 粑粑麻麻，如何把宝贝培养成为未来的leader？！

When most people think of leadership, they think of a wealthy CEO presiding over a meeting or a politician speaking to a crowd of people. In reality, leadership is so much more than an outward display of strength. Leadership is the ability to take responsibility for decisions, take control of bad situations, and live according to personal beliefs and values. Children face internal and external pressure and, as they grow, experience dramatic shifts in feelings and values. While parents can’t (and shouldn’t) always come to the rescue, they can help their child develop a strong sense of leadership so that, when faced with challenges, they have the tools to make the right decisions.

当人们想到领导力，脑海中往往会出现一个富有的首席执行官在主持一场会议或者在公众场合进行演讲。现实生活中，领导力比外在的表现形式内容更深更广。领导力是一个人做决定、危机局面管理以及坚持按照自己的信仰和价值观生活的能力。伴随成长，孩子面对内在和外界的压，他们也会经历感觉和价值观上的巨大变化。家长不能（也不应该）随时跟在孩子身边保护他们。家长应该培养孩子具有强大的领导力，这样，当孩子面临压力，他们有足够的技能来做出对的决定。

Traits of a strong leader:

一个强大的领导的特质：

- Adaptability 适应能力

- Initiative and Self-Direction 自我驱动和自我激励能力

- Cross-Cultural Skills 跨文化技能

- Responsibility 责任心

- Problem Solving 解决问题能力

- Communication 交流能力

- Creativity 创造力

- Teamwork 团队合作能力

Author Sean Covey, in his best-selling book The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, outlines seven habits of happy, motivated future-leaders. These habits are the foundation for curriculum that is making waves in the United States- The Leader in Me. Embrace these effective habits in your household to equip your child with the self-confidence and skills they need to thrive in the 21st century economy.

作者Sean Convey在他的畅销书《快乐儿童的7个习惯》中，勾勒出了7种快乐、自我激励的未来的领导。这些习惯是现在美国非常具有影响力的课程的基础理论依据。这些积极有效的习惯是孩子在未来取得成功必备的素质。

Habit 1 — Be Proactive

第一个习惯- 积极主动

You're in Charge

I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

我的人生我负责

我是一个负责人的人。我主动发起事件。我选择自己要采取的行动、态度和情绪。我不因为自己的错误行为而责备别人。不用别人要求，我会主动做对的事情，即使是在没人看到没人监督的时候。

Habit 2 — Begin with the End in Mind

第二个习惯- 以始为终

Have a Plan

I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

学会做计划

我会提前做计划并且制定合理的目标。我做有意义并且与众不同的事情。我是班级体里非常重要的一员，并且我会为学校的愿景做贡献。我努力做一名好的公民。

Habit 3 — Put First Things First

第三个习惯- 要事优先

Work First, Then Play

I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.

先工作，再玩耍

我把时间花在对我来说最重要的事情。这意味着我要和我不应该做的事情说拜拜。我设定事情的优先级，制定时间表并且坚持执行我的计划。我很有规则并且把事情安排得非常清楚。

Habit 4 — Think Win-Win

第四个习惯- 双赢思维

Everyone Can Win

I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

每个人都可以取得成功

我通过鼓励他人，让别人得到他们想要的，从而获得自己想要的。我投入时间和精力，来维系和他人的关系。当有问题出现时，我总会找到最合理的解决办法。

Habit 5 — Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

第五个习惯- 知彼知己

Listen Before You Talk

I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

先聆听，再表达

我聆听别人的想法和感受。我试着站在他人的角度看待事物。我认真聆听别人的观点，并且不打断。我在表达自己的关电视后非常自信。和他人交谈时，我会和对方有合适的眼神交流。

Habit 6 — Synergize

第六个习惯- 统合综效

Together Is Better

I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble.

协作会更好

我重视别人的长处并且向他们学习。我和他人相处地很好，即使这些人和我非常不同。我在团队里工作非常顺利。我努力找到别人的想法来解决自己的问题，因为我知道小组齐心协力，可以创造出比任何一个单独的个人更好的解决方案。我有谦卑之心。

Habit 7 — Sharpen The Saw

第七个习惯- 磨刀不误砍柴工

Balance Feels Best

I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.

保持生活的平衡

我通过吃健康的食物、做运动、合理作息来拥有一个好身体。我和家人、朋友一起度过许多时光。除了学校，我还会通过许多途径学习。我找到有意义的方式帮助他人。

【Lane的简介】

Lane is an education professional with eight years of experience teaching and designing curriculum. Lane was born in a small city in America and as a child dreamed of traveling the world. After graduating from university and living in Mexico and Spain, Lane moved to Guangzhou, China. She met her husband(a New Zealander) in Guangzhou and, in 2012, their daughter Stella was born. Lane’s passion for education continues to motivate her to create educational materials that benefit children both cognitively and socially. Lane aspires to make language learning an experience which captures and cultivates children’s natural passion and curiosity.

宜兰是一个拥有八年的教学课程设计经验的学术专家。她出生在美国一个小城市，在小时候就梦想着环游世界。大学毕业后,住在墨西哥和西班牙,后来她搬到了中国的广东。在广州，她遇到了她的丈夫(一个新西兰人), 2012年,他们的女儿呱呱坠地。宜兰对教育的热情激励着她对教材编写的热情, 为儿童和社会做出贡献。宜兰希望语言学习能成为一种培养儿童自然激情和好奇心的体验。

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