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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
At Peers Not Fears, we believe leadership is for everyone. It’s not about titles—it’s about action, influence, and showing up fully in your own life.
Dive into our posts and discover how to empower your teen to grow into the leader they’re meant to be.
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Embracing Biases: The Hidden Roadblocks to Seeing True Leadership in Youth
Confronting biases transforms classrooms and leaders. Challenge assumptions, embrace diverse strengths, and see every student's potential.
Lorraine Connell
Nov 1, 20244 min read
Unlocking Leadership Potential in Unseen Teens: How to Support Every Child's Growth
Uncover the potential of unseen students by challenging biases and creating opportunities for all to grow into leaders.
Lorraine Connell
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Seeing Every Student as a Leader: A Fresh Perspective for Educators to Use Classroom Leadership Strategies
Every student has leadership potential. When we stop reserving leadership for a few, we empower all students to grow and lead themselves.
Lorraine Connell
Oct 9, 20243 min read
From Overlooked to Empowered: How Being a Student Shaped My Journey as a Teacher and Coach
Being overlooked as a student shaped how I see leadership potential in others. Here's how I encourage quiet students to step into leadership
Lorraine Connell
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Unlocking Leadership Potential in Every Student: A Teacher’s Approach
Empower your students to step up and lead. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected school community. Learn more here
Lorraine Connell
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Navigating Teen Relationships: Peers (Part 1 of 4)
Navigating teen relationships can be tough. Learn how to help your teen build healthy relationships with our Integrity Activity.
Lorraine Connell
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Building Leaders Everywhere Using this Type of Leadership Model - especially in the classroom!
With the New Year upon us, I spent time reflecting on why my method of leadership development has been proven time and again - learn why.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 2, 20245 min read
Why is Perspective Important in Leadership
Is it important for a leader to understand perspectives? Perspectives can mean so many different things - read more here:
Lorraine Connell
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Leadership Requires Commitment, How do you give your word?
Leadership and commitment - how to make it a priority in your life and work.
Lorraine Connell
Aug 15, 20234 min read
Leadership is Hard - We Can do Hard Things!
Leadership and chemistry are both hard. Challenges make us stronger leaders, but we need each support. We can all develop into leaders.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 21, 20234 min read
Building Community as an Educator
Often we do not have that same expectation for ourselves. We also need to be a part of our own community, one with our fellow educators.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 2, 20236 min read
How Vulnerability and Authenticity Can Help Build Trust in the Classroom
In order to build relationships with our students, we must be vulnerable.
Lorraine Connell
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Leaders are born...
Many people believe that leaders are born - I do not agree.
Lorraine Connell
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Transistioning Teachers
Education is not “one size fits all.”
Lorraine Connell
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Consent
It is really a misnomer that consent resides only in the bedroom. It actually happens very early in our lives.
Lorraine Connell
Aug 3, 20223 min read
History Lessons
Power, like most everything, is believed to be finite. There are so many limitations when we operate from a scarcity mindset.
Lorraine Connell
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Why Self-care is Important for Leaders
Where should we draw the line with work at home? If we bring work home, it then becomes normal. Let’s just look at the numbers:
Lorraine Connell
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Sense of Belonging
I recently had the opportunity to listen to Soledad O'Brien speak at a conference. In her keynote, she talked about a sense of belonging,...
Lorraine Connell
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Being Joyful...is hard
Was your 20-21 school year really negative? Do you want to try and change it for yourself? Try practicing gratitude.
Lorraine Connell
Jun 28, 20213 min read
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