How to Command Respect Among Children and Adults
Brandi Noriega
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“You did not learn to be a leader; you are a leader.” – Arthur Cummins, Follow The Leader
In many ways, Arthur Cummins had it right. There are natural-born leaders, and then there are followers, neither of which is better or worse than the other. I have met many people who simply do not have it in them to lead because they do much better under the instruction of others. Likewise, I have 
friends who would rather set their hair on fire than fall into line behind another person.
It is possible, however, to learn leadership skills and effectively make yourself into a leader. If you are teachable and patient, and if you have the desire, then anything is possible. Don’t worry if you have been a follower all your life; it is entirely possible that you simply have not risen out of your shell yet.
There is nothing more uncomfortable than being thrust into a leadership position when you have no idea what you’re doing or where to go. Leadership skills are developed over time, and if you are in a hurry, a crash course is the best you can do. It must suffice, because people are depending on you, and your job or your family or a cause you support is counting on you to see it through.
There are two very different types of leadership: one is children, and the other is adults. Believe it or not, leading children and teenagers is much different than leading adults; preimposed stigmas on either age group makes the establishment of your position extremely different. With children, a certain amount of respect has already been instated by your age difference. In the case of adults, however, your mind and your communication skills will determine whether or not you maintain a following.
Children
We’ll start small. Let’s say that a neighbor rushes to your house one afternoon and tells you that there’s been a family emergency. She needs someone to watch her five children while she takes care of the situation, and will you please come over for a few hours until she returns.
In many ways, Arthur Cummins had it right. There are natural-born leaders, and then there are followers, neither of which is better or worse than the other. I have met many people who simply do not have it in them to lead because they do much better under the instruction of others. Likewise, I have
It is possible, however, to learn leadership skills and effectively make yourself into a leader. If you are teachable and patient, and if you have the desire, then anything is possible. Don’t worry if you have been a follower all your life; it is entirely possible that you simply have not risen out of your shell yet.
There is nothing more uncomfortable than being thrust into a leadership position when you have no idea what you’re doing or where to go. Leadership skills are developed over time, and if you are in a hurry, a crash course is the best you can do. It must suffice, because people are depending on you, and your job or your family or a cause you support is counting on you to see it through.
There are two very different types of leadership: one is children, and the other is adults. Believe it or not, leading children and teenagers is much different than leading adults; preimposed stigmas on either age group makes the establishment of your position extremely different. With children, a certain amount of respect has already been instated by your age difference. In the case of adults, however, your mind and your communication skills will determine whether or not you maintain a following.
Children
We’ll start small. Let’s say that a neighbor rushes to your house one afternoon and tells you that there’s been a family emergency. She needs someone to watch her five children while she takes care of the situation, and will you please come over for a few hours until she returns.