Leadership & Parenting, IEEE WIE Leadership Conference, May 2014

Leadership & Parenting

Karen CatlinDeveloping powerful women leaders in the tech industry

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May 2014, IEEE WIE International Leadership Conference

two great skills that go great together

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4 Intersections of Leadership & Parenting

The Power of Imperfection

“Whatever” Responses

Shiny Objects, Black Holes, & Fire Drills

The True Goal

Feel less guilty, enjoy your busy life

Agenda

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The Desire to be Perfect

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The Power of Imperfection

Perfect parenting does not exist,

and it is the imperfections

that lead to resilient children.

--Dr. Katharine SchoriPresiding Bishop, Episcopal Church

Panelist at the California Governor’s Women’s Conference in 2010

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Have you observed a parenting or leadership mistake recently?

Did it create:

Resilience? Grit? Learning?

The Power of Imperfection

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Look Out for “Whatever” Responses

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Dealing with “Whatever”

When they’ve learned all they can from you…

• Encourage Mentoring• Suggest a Stretch

Assignment or Job Rotation

• Be Understanding• Keep Communicating• Be Patient

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Distractions

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Could’ve done more?

Shiny Objects, Black Holes, Fire Drills

Pursue the hot new technology or idea?

Squeeze in the latest after-school activity?

Invest more in an over-budget project?

Invest in a private coach for club sport?

Redirect everyone to the fire drill?

Drop everything for a homework panic?

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Example of a distraction at home or work?

Were you able to play the bad cop?

If not, what would have been different

if you had pushed back?

Shiny Objects, Black Holes, Fire Drills

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The True Goal

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Success, Happiness, Independence

To Make Them Successful and Happy

• Public Speaking• Technical Skills• Management Skills• …

• Riding a Bike• Cooking, Laundry• Financial Literacy• …

Plan your obsolescence by teaching skills

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Review

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4 Intersections of Leadership & Parenting

The Power of Imperfection

“Whatever” Responses

Shiny Objects, Black Holes, & Fire Drills

The True Goal

Q&A

Have you seen other intersections of leadership and parenting?

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