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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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Youth Leadership Development: Are Looking for Leaders in the Wrong Places?
We keep looking for leaders in the same places: the confident student, the high achiever, the athlete, the one who follows the rules. But what if we’re missing some of the young people who could become our strongest leaders? Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to listen, learn, make mistakes, adapt, and keep becoming. Maybe it’s time to look beyond the obvious.
Lorraine Connell
Sep 24 min read


Leadership is a long game, and our children are worth every minute of it.
We’ve stopped investing in people and started investing in profits. Leadership is long-term, and our children are worth the time.
Lorraine Connell
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Teen Leadership Programs: What Are Some Leadership Activities for Students?
Encourage teen leadership by challenging students to problem-solve, step outside their comfort zones, and support each other’s growth!
Lorraine Connell
Feb 11, 20252 min read


What are Teen Leadership Programs?
Empower teens with leadership development programs! Build confidence, enhance skills, and prepare for future challenges today.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 15, 20253 min read


Rethinking Leadership – Why Top-Down Leadership No Longer Works
Explore why top-down leadership limits growth and discover how flipping the model empowers collaboration, innovation, and leadership for all
Lorraine Connell
Oct 21, 20245 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


How Leadership Myths are Created in Schools
Understanding the myths about leadership allows us to reframe the definitions of what it means to be a leader. Learn leadership myths here -
Lorraine Connell
Feb 4, 20232 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


Leaders are born...
Many people believe that leaders are born - I do not agree.
Lorraine Connell
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Why we engage in sports
There is a lot of value in trying different sports, skills and trying new things is a way to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
Lorraine Connell
Aug 9, 20212 min read


Gratitude
These moments were the start of something new for me, and I am grateful for those moments more than they will ever know.
Lorraine Connell
Nov 25, 20203 min read
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