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7. Do assign chores.
There is a significant body of evidence that shows that chores are 
beneficial for childhood development. Yet, in a Braun Research 
poll, just 28 percent of parents said they regularly assign chores to 
their kids.
A University of Minnesota analysis of data found that the best 
predictor of success in young adulthood was whether children had 
performed chores as young as three or four.

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DO STRIVE FOR 
A PEACEFUL, 
LOVING HOME
8. Don’t tune out.
According to a survey by Common Sense Media, 28 percent of 
teens said their parents were addicted to their mobile devices. 
Another recent study by AVG discovered that 32 percent of 
children surveyed felt unimportant when their parents were 
distracted by their phones.
As the first generation of parents with 24/7 access to the Internet, it 
is important for us to know when to disconnect and focus on the 
family.
9. Do strive for a peaceful, loving home
Children in high-conflict families tend to fare worse than children 
of parents that get along, according to a University of Illinois study 
review. Creating a loving, supportive environment is a staple of 
healthy, productive offspring.
If you do have an argument with a spouse, it is recommended to 
model fair fighting, boundary-setting, and a focus on reconciliation 
and resolution.
10. Don’t be too hard (or too soft)
Diana Baumrind, in her groundbreaking 1966 study, distinguished 
between authoritarian (very strict), permissive (very lenient), and 
authoritative (equally disciplined and loving) parents.

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WHEN A CHILD 
MODELS THEIR 
AUTHORITA-
TIVE PARENTS, 
THEY LEARN 
EMOTION REGU-
LATION SKILLS 
AND SOCIAL 
UNDERSTAND-
ING THAT ARE 
CRITICAL FOR 
SUCCESS.
In short, authoritarian parents are too hard, permissive parents are 
too soft, and authoritative are just right.
When a child models their authoritative parents, they learn 
emotion regulation skills and social understanding that are critical 
for success.

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Being a great leader is all about having a genuine willingness and 
a true commitment to lead others to achieve a common vision 
and goals through positive influence. No leader can ever achieve 
anything great or long-lasting all alone. Teamwork goes hand in 
hand with leadership. Leadership is about people-and for people.
John C. Maxwell is widely considered to be one of the world’s top 
leadership thinkers. I have compiled 44 of the best quotations from 
his books to inspire you to be a great leader, too.
1. “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, 
not position.” John C. Maxwell
2. “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about 
one life influencing another.” John C. Maxwell
3. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the 
way.” John C. Maxwell
4. “Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far 
enough ahead to motivate them.” John C. Maxwell
JOHN C. MAX-
WELL IS ONE 
OF TODAY’S TOP 
LEADERSHIP 
THINKERS. 
HERE’S WHAT 
HE THINKS 
ABOUT LEADER-
SHIP.