Q From the parent of teenage kids “I’ve watched the START TEDx talk, read the book, and am excited to implement the leadership approach in my family. What's the best strategy to do this with older kids? Mine are showing signs of resistance.” A This is fairly common in families with teenagers. Getting everyone paddling in the same direction in today's competitive, rapidly changing environment is worth the effort. Here's how. The Big Idea Shifting the dynamics in your family

The Big Idea Of the 10 Leadership skills kids need to master before they leave home, almost all emerge and develop more fully when we step back with regularity and let them navigate for themselves. Tons of research confirm that when we give our kids time and space, free from adult direction, they develop the skills of Resilience, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness that they need to thrive and prosper. This is especially true when kids have the luxury of being bored. Resear