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Four Ways to Teach Your Kids About Work

by Sabina Nawaz

Quick Takes

  • Practice time management with your children
  • Teach leadership ideas through reading
  • Explore values by discussing real-life dilemmas
  • Help your children learn to frame problems in multiple ways

As a leader, you probably juggle many things at work and at home. You’re not alone. Most executives I coach struggle with balancing parenting and work duties. They worry that they aren’t spending enough time with their children, and they’d like to help their children learn from their experience and avoid mistakes they’ve made.

What if you could maximize your time by making progress on work challenges while spending time with your children and helping them learn important skills in ...

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