Developing a Mentor's Heart: To Educate a Generation of Leaders (Raising a Generation of Leaders)

Have you ever had a learner who was floundering rather than thriving? We all have, and it tugs on our mentors' hearts.You've tried new resources, different explanations, and schedule adjustments, but nothing works. What if the real problem isn't what you think it is? What if their resistance masks fear of imperfection, or their disengagement stems from not seeing why it matters?Have you ever wished you knew your learner's exact roadblock? Wished you knew how to inspire them to do the work that would make all the difference? Wished you could identify your child's genius and help them develop it?This book helps you develop the eyes to see your learners—and education itself—in a new way, so you can help your students recognize their potential, believe in their worth, and develop the character and competence to become leaders.You'll discover how to: Identify the specific roadblock preventing growth—and design the right response Recognize each student's unique genius and create conditions where it flourishes Cultivate "spiritual eyes" that perceive what others miss Drawing on 25 years of training families and educators through the Leadership Education Mentoring Institute (LEMI), Tiffany Earl and Heidi Christianson offer frameworks, stories, and wisdom for this sacred work.This book will change how you see your students and how you see yourself. The mentor's heart you need is already within you.