What are some of the character defects of the absolute worst boss or teacher you’ve ever had? Perhaps they always thought they knew better, or maybe they had a penchant for yelling. Being an effective leader doesn’t always mean being the loudest or the smartest in the room. A good leader is someone who fosters relationships with others and cultivates a servant’s heart. 

Raise your girl to be the leader God made her to be. Find spaces, like an American Heritage Girls Troop, where your girl can develop her emotional intelligence by learning empathy, kindness, and self-awareness. 

Just remember, there’s a difference between social-emotional skills and people-pleasing. Raising a people-pleaser is not the goal. But an empathetic, observant, kind, and welcoming person? That’s definitely something to strive for in your parenting! 

Listen to the Raising Godly Girls Minute with Patti Garibay: