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| Guest post by Dr. Linette Daniels |
7 out of 10 TEENS SAY THEY WANT TO BE ENTREPRENEURS . . . BUT 50% SAY THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET STARTED!
EVERY NINE SECONDS IN AMERICA A STUDENT DROPS OUT OF SCHOOL!
I believe that Youth Entrepreneurs will rebuild the economy! So what will it take? For an afternoon activity allow your school-age children to grade themselves on the 12 characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
Using the report card system (A-B-C-D-F), have your child or children to score themselves in each of the following areas. You can extend the activity by talking about what each word means and how they can strengthen that characteristic.
1.ADAPTABILITY– the ability to cope with new situations and find creative solutions to problems 2. COMPETITIVENESS– the willingness to compete and test oneself against others
3. CONFIDENCE– the belief that you can do what you set out to do
4. DISCIPLINE– the ability to stay focused and stick to a schedule and deadlines
5. DRIVE– the desire to work hard and accomplish one’s goals
6. HONESTY– the commitment to tell the truth and deal with people fairly
7. ORGANIZATION– the ability to structure one’s life and keep tasks and information in order
8. PERSEVERANCE– the refusal to quit; the willingness to keep goals in sight and work toward them despite obstacles
9. PERSUASIVENESS– the knack for convincing people to see your point of view and to get them interested in your ideas
10. RISK TAKING– the courage to expose oneself to possible losses
11. UNDERSTANDING– the ability to listen to and empathize with other people
12. VISION– the ability to see the end results of your goals while working to achieve them
It's not the GRADE that matters; it's the honesty with self and the knowledge of strengths and challenges.
About Guest Author
Dr. Linette Daniels is a nationally acclaimed speaker, author and award winning success strategist who, for the past 20 years, has empowered youth from the cradle through college in a variety of youth-serving arenas to include public school, child care, foster care, juvenile court, social services, and early intervention. As a single parent, she raised 12 therapeutic foster care and 2 biological children using her vision to see infants’ progress into developmentally strong toddlers, academically prepared preschoolers, empowered youth and successful adults. Dr. Daniels believes that given the right space, tools, and training; ALL youth can succeed, and as founder of the International Movement to Empower More Youth, her mission is to empower youth for financial, business and leadership success so they can create the life they want to live.
Whether you are a young person, a parent or from a youth-serving program, visit http://EmpowerMoreYouth.com and get in where you fit in!
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