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Since we’re on the subject, here’s a brief personal story from my own life as a parent …

I have two sons. Due to life circumstances, we were a nuclear family of three for more than half of their “growing up” years. Being a single parent was an enormous challenge, but also a phenomenal opportunity to grow as an individual and to form a uniquely beautiful and lasting bond with my children that is very different than it would have been otherwise.

For instance, every time I thought maybe I had things figured out and I understood pretty much what I needed to do to be the best possible parent …. they’d change. You know how kids are! They’re always growing and evolving! And that meant I had to as well.

So I’d say to them: “Hey guys, I’ve never done this job before – (being a parent)- and I’m doing the best I can. This (whatever it was at the moment) is all new to me, but if we stick together, then we can do anything! So help me on this one, please.“

I can look back now and see that there was some kind of MAGIC in that approach. We developed the kind of open and trusting communication that every child (and parent) needs and deserves …. and it worked.

I gave them options when it was appropriate and tried to set appropriate boundaries where they were needed. And my sons grew strong and kind and independent and wise. Together we were a team that was able to take on anything that came at us with courage, resilience and love; growing and learning from each other. Today, my sons are my best, most trusted friends and I am a profoundly proud of them both. They continue to be sources of inspiration in all areas of my life.

Raising children is an awe-some responsibility – arguably it’s more demanding and important than any other job in the world. It teaches us lessons that can be applied to everything else in our lives. Good thing it also gives us the most astonishing and effective on-the-job training – in the world!

As we strive to provide leadership for our children, we are preparing them to be the next leaders, instilling in them all the inspiration and creativity we possibly can, along with every other admirable quality we can muster … like honesty, integrity, courage, strength, intellectual curiosity, appreciation for nature, respect for self and others. The list goes on and on, and the questions and challenges never cease.

Whether you have children or not, you have undoubtedly had an impact on the lives of someone’s children.

What leadership qualities are YOU passing on and what inspires YOU the most? Please leave me a comment. I’d love to hear what you think.

If you missed “Jairek Robbins part 1″ or “part 2″, you can find them here: “What’s Your Story?” and  “Rewriting Your Story”.

To Your Most Inspired, Extraordinary Life,

Buff Elting

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