LeaderKid Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the brainchild of leading developmental psychologists, organizational leadership educators, and industry thought leaders. We are a one of a kind Leadership, Social, Emotional, & Future Skills training and mentoring organization for Kids ages 4-13 Yrs. Our Story:
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Our founders Preeti & Rishi, are passionate about the human interactions that occur all around us. When they had children of their own; providing them with the right values, the right attitude, grooming them with essential soft skills, and character to develop a moral compass that not only helps them deal with life but also pushes them to make this world a better place, became their central focus. However, as they embarked on this very complex journey they quickly (like many parents) realized that carving out time from academic needs to invest in teaching leadership and social skills to their young ones was a huge challenge. As they looked around they realized something else that was wrong with the picture:
Education today is mainly focused on academics and standardized testing. Parents and educators are either not sufficiently equipped or are unable to devote exclusive time to help children develop these critical skills. Preeti & Rishi founded โLeaderKid Academyโ in 2015 to enable children & youth to gain a sense of connectedness to global situations, people, & environment where they can be positioned to effectively collaborate in this highly complex and global world. They believe that with a high sense of confidence, empathy, positive mindset & integrity to lead with passion, these leaders of tomorrow will be encouraged to โCreate a better tomorrow for allโ
With a formal education in Psychology & Organizational Leadership and over 40 years of combined professional experience in human resources and influential corporate leadership, they set on a path to address the gaps that most families arenโt able to fill. The โLeadership Persona Modelโ was an outcome of years of research and works of leading developmental psychologists and organizational leadership experts. This model provides a framework of key skills that help prepare our kids for skills that are a need of the future. The program also aligns with the local state educational standards to promote a healthy leadership development in kids. Our โLeadership Persona Modelโ focuses on the following ten key areas to develop a well-balanced leadership persona:
Ethical mindset
Communication skills
Collaboration skills
Presentation skills
Assertive behavior
Emotional Intelligence
Change-Management
Project Management
Resilience & Perseverance
Creativity & Innovation
We are excited that after many years of thought, pondering and research, our founderโs passion for children is finally taking shape in the form of a real actionable change. We look forward to traveling this leadership journey to empower and unleash the leader in your kid. About Us:
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Research indicates that the maximum and lasting impact of learning and personality development occurs between the ages of 4 to 13. At LeaderKid Academy, our core belief is that every child is a leader, and has the ability to lead in their own lives to positively affect those around them by making the right and positive choices. Our team of experts have developed the leadership โPersona Modelโ, an outcome of years of research. This model provides a framework of ten key skills to equip our kids with future skills and to enable them to succeed in the future workplaces by promoting healthy leadership development. Our Mission:
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To simplify complex concepts and implant early seeds of leadership in children and youth. To equip them with tools and soft- skills required to interpret, connect, and lead in this ever-changing global landscape. Our offering:
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We offer Boot camps, Summer Enrichment programs, Community Education partnerships, Curriculum development, teacher training, & consultation.
