“One of the biggest impacts that Life Leadership has had is that we get to spend a lot of time with our family because my mom doesn’t have to go to a job all day long.” -Geneva (age 8)
Life Leadership continues to be at the forefront of creating change; specifically by pouring efforts into influencing the next generation. With the Edge Series subscription, Edge book and newly published comic book, The Big Meeting, kids are sure to learn leadership and success principles that will help them in all areas of their life for years to come. Additionally, for parents who involve their kids in dream-building, goal-setting, reading, listening, associating and living the Life Leadership experience as a family, the impact is vastly different. These “Life kids” are Rascals; they are leaders in their schools, churches and communities, and they see the world through a lens that is uncommon in the world today.
…but, they are still kids! 🙂
…and these kids have a voice! They have stories to tell and testimonies to share! So we are excited to feature a multi-part-series of Life Leadership kid testimonies on this blog. The kids were asked a variety of questions: What is your favorite book or CD in the Life Leadership Library? What have you learned the most from Life Leadership? What do you love the most about Life Leadership? These (mostly) “unedited” quotes will make you smile, laugh and even bring tears to your eyes. We hope that you enjoy reading their responses and encourage you to share your kid’s testimonies in the comments section of this article so we can feature them in future posts!
What is your favorite book in the Life Leadership Library and why?
“The Dream Giver – I liked that he had obstacles but didn’t give up. He made it through the obstacles and stepped outside his comfort zone to get his dream.” Emma (age 13)
“The Magic of Thinking Big: It helps you to be better with your words and actions.” Ava (age 7)
“My favorite book is Wooden. He teaches you how to never give up and to always try your hardest.” Cader (age 10)
“I liked the Slight Edge because it taught that if I do little things right, one day it will lead to success.” Lucas (age 13)
“Personality Plus: It helps you understand people better and how to make better conversation.” McKenzie (age 13)
“I like the A Month of Italy book because it is exciting, and because of it I want to go there and to a lot of other countries in the world.” Terrel (age 10)
“The Financial Fitness for Teens book because it helped me balance my finances for better times in the future. I read the book in 8th grade and wrote a 2-page paper.” Alex (age 14)
“Toughen up! I like this book because it has a lot of stories and tips.” Aiden (age 11)
“My favorite book is Personality Plus. I think this book really gives real-life, applicable knowledge and tips.” Reilly (age 16)
“I don’t have a favorite book but Life Leadership has encouraged my whole family to read more and I’m thankful for that.” Anna (age 12)
What is your favorite CD created by Life Leadership and why?
“I like the CD about the boy who helped build a playground because it shows me what I can do for others.” Anna (age 12)
“Buried Treasure: It’s full of adventure and trial and error, and it tells you never to give up” Aiden (age 11)
“I read the Rascal book and loved it. The Edge CDs have great stories of people you can learn from. I love the one about Mel Fisher. It makes learning fun!” Luke (age 13)
“My favorite CD is bird dogging which bumped out bug in my ear. I don’t think I learned from it, but it’s hilarious.” Geneva (age 8)
“Buried Treasure by Chris Brady: It teaches you to never give up and to never lose hope with whatever you are trying to do.” McKenzie (age 13)
“My favorite Edge CD is How to Control Your Attitude by Dan Hawkins. I like it because he teaches about having to practice to be good. Also, sometimes you’ll need to sacrifice some fun things to do in order to practice so you can be good.” Cader (age 10)
“…Buried treasure: It was exciting, I liked who he was and what he did. I appreciate his personality and that he kept digging for his son even when his son died. Even when people tried to stop him he never gave up and always looked for another way. I love his saying today’s the day and I think if I’m trying to do something like I want to be a professional football player that if some team drops me I will keep trying and have another team pick me up……..Another cd that I like is the one that tells the story of Martin. I learned that when he was in school he was studying when everyone else was playing and people in the whole town were willing to help pay because they saw how hard he was working, and when he went to college he was a great student because he didn’t want to let the people from the village down. He repaid everyone too. He is great because he kept going to get his dream and he is still going. He is strong in his faith and I want to be like that………I have one more CD that I like which is when Tim Marks interviewed his children. Parents don’t have to wait til they are on a CD, they can talk to their kids now. The CD taught modesty. It also taught if you are hanging with your friends to include your younger siblings. Always be kind to people even if they aren’t kind to you. I think they made a big difference by including the boy they talked about and that he might be more likely to go and make friends and he may come back and they could include him again.” Terrel (age 10) ~ We understand Terrel, it’s so hard to pick just one! 🙂 ~
“My favorite CD is S.L.O.W. by Lindsey Spiewak. I like when my mom and dad take time to play with me and spend time with me like the CD talks about.” Colby (age 8)
“I have many favorite EDGE CDs. I like the one where Mr. Brady interviewed Martin because when everyone else was playing Martin was working hard and studying. He was always going after his dreams. I think he got his dreams way faster than other people who were playing.” Geneva (age 8)
What have you learned the most from Life Leadership?
“I have learned that you don’t need a boss to work. You are your own boss! And you can spend time with your family.” Anna (age 12)
“I have learned to believe in myself more.” Lucas (age 13)
“I like that our parents can stay home with us and we are learning more as a family. I’ve learned more people skills over the years and I love that I can learn from people who failed.” Aiden (age 11)
“I learned about money and how to save for better things instead of spending it on just good things. Also, I like how it is a faith-based business because most businesses don’t have that. I like being around the people and meeting new people.” Emma (age 13)
“I think one of the most important things I’ve learned from being involved in this community since I was three years old is understanding the different personalities. As a young person growing up, I believe this is a very important skill that not a lot of people have under their belt, and it allows us to extend grace to people by being able to recognize that; that a person just has a different personality than you and isn’t just out to bother you. Another important skill is emotional intelligence. Sometimes it’s hard being a teenager and just wanting to let those natural emotions run rampant, but I’ve (mostly) learned to control them and to stay cool in both formal and informal situations. Being able to control those emotions and be mature in settings where you might not want to be, is a very handy skill, in my opinion.” Reilly (age 16)
“I have learned delayed gratification and how to save money. The best part is to set a goal to get what I want.” Kaleb (age 15)
“Always be kind to people even if they aren’t kind to you.” Terrel (age 10)
“I’ve learned more about God than most people will and I like that my parents try to do their best with parenting by reading books. They teach us everything they know so we can do the same for our kids.” McKenzie (age 13)
“I’ve learned to never give up, because when the going gets tough the tough get going.” Geneva (age 8)
“You have to be encouraging and helpful to have people trust you.” Alex (age 14)
What do you love the most about Life Leadership?
“I love being involved with Life leadership because we get to go on trips that we wouldn’t otherwise, my parents wouldn’t have even known to be debt free and some of my friends are people I would have never met if my parents weren’t in this business. Another thing I know is that if anything ever happened to one of my parents that they would be ok because they would have money to pay their bills and for medical attention, and the prayers of everyone else in Life Leadership would help. It makes me feel secure and I don’t have to worry because I know my mom and dad will be ok.” Geneva (age 8)
“I like how my parents teach us good things, that they stay home and hang out with us.” Ava (age 7)
“I love attending the Life Leadership conferences because I get to hang around people who are growing and can help me grow.” Kaleb (age 15)
“My favorite thing about Life Leadership is all of my friends.” Michaela (age 3)
“I like that my mom and dad get to stay home with me instead of working like other parents do. I like that they help other people and make money.” Colby (age 8)
“I like that my parents are always home and not gone all day.” Ethan (age 12)
“My family is always having fun and spending a lot more time together than a regular family. Also, if someone in my family is hurt, we will always have people praying for us. We have nice communities and we work together to build so it helps people have enough for medical bills and to make our communities better. If people are just customers they should try to get involved in the communities because their children could have great friends through this. Without Life Leadership I wouldn’t have been able to get the dogs I have. We are also going to have animals and a farm because of Life leadership and we are going to be able to share those with other people who love them too. The time with my family on a daily basis and the trips we go on together are the best things about Life Leadership.” Terrel (age 10)
“It seemed like there was a lot more fighting and not a lot of love before Life Leadership. Now our house is a lot happier and my parent’s are happier. That’s what I like the most. I think Life Leadership saved my parent’s marriage.” Lucas (age 13)
“Knowing that every Tuesday my parents go out to help other people.” Savannah (age 10)
“I like that my parents get to stay home with me and not have jobs. I like being able to spend time with them. I also like that they can help other parents to do the same thing.” Cader (age 10)
Such wisdom in the words of these kids! We are so proud of them for their hunger to want to learn and grow alongside their parents! Do you have a child that loves Life Leadership? If so, we would love to hear from them! You can share their testimony in the comments section or e mail them to: kristen.seidl@lifeleadership.com and their quote will be featured in another future article!
Steve says
This is a great article! I love the hearts you hear in their comments. Thank you for putting together this article. It brought a smile to my face!
Steve.
Adam M Rossman says
“From the mouths of babes…”
Ms. Toreka Johnson says
It is all about sharing love, honesty and respect. Community work is very good because it all comes from the heart. When we do something special for someone and that person feels good, the world can become a better place for us. So we must continue to help those in need.
Dawn Andermann says
Wow! Great comments from leaders developing with right information. It is great that these kids are learning truth at such a young age. “Buried Treasure” is probably at the top of my list of Edge CDs. My students react to it very positively, too.
Tracey says
Amazing blog! Can’t wait to hear more. Lucas’ testimony brought tears to my eyes. Another marriage saved through Life Leadership! And thousands more to come!
Adam M Rossman says
It’s amazing how many people have stories about their relationships being fixed/restored/strengthened through what they have learned and experienced in Life Leadership! Who knows what kind of impact this will have on generations to come!
#lovelifeleadership
Ross Goldsmith says
It’s great to see such great information making an impact already in their lives. With such a great foundation started I can’t wait to hear how it has helped them later in life. Thanks LifeLeadership!!
Tim Stephens says
Wow! This was incredible. Just think how much farther along our children and grandchildren will be than the typical. Amazing company!
Laraine Oliphant says
Another great article Kristen. What a domino effect! LIFE changing Dad and Mom who is teaching the children, who will be leading our world to all aspects of FREEDOM. What a legacy these parents leave, not only to their children but to the world.
My prayer for Parents: You have been blessed with children, a miracle of love. With the unfolding of a greater plan God has given you through LIFE Leadership, there will be much learned and shared. May God’s hand hold yours as you guide your “little blessings” through life.
Chris Brady says
This is so awesome! What a great idea to see how our information and community is impacting the next generation! I can’t wait to read more!
CB
Terri says
Amazing! I love WHAT they communicated, but honestly, in this day and age, I am impressed by their ability to communicate! They stated such great points! Brightened my day! I look forward to more!
What was my favorite? “I don’t knowing I learned anything, but it was hilarious”- the “FUN” in Life! (Regarding Bird Dogging CD overtaking he Bug in My Ear CD)
Thanks for posting!
Steve Sager says
Simply fantastic!! What an amazing feeling the parents must have knowing that it’s worth it!
Nathan Taylor says
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. It pushes me to move on and get er done Making such a difference.
Eva Knelsen says
Awww this article is so heart warming. I love hearing the thoughts of children. I’m so thankful that we have this business and that our kids can be involved in so many ways. We are changing the world one person at a time from young to old.
Jeff says
Amen to that!
Stacey says
What a great read! This is why Life leadership is so important. To reach the younger
generation and turn this world around for the better.
Orrin Woodward says
Absolutely LOVE it!
Ryan Fronick says
This article is AWESOME! Reading the quotes reinforces the mission of LIFE leadership to impact millions of families in a positive vision-driven direction! 2 Tim 2:2.
Michelle Mielke says
Wow! What a fantastic blog post ….it affirms what I’ve believed for years that this business is not about us; its for others! And our kids are watching, learning & beginning their lives with an amazing foundation of truth. It’s not what’s taught, it’s what’s caught! Well-spoken kids! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer martinez says
This is awesome! I am so excited about this blog. Being a second generation business builder I know how important positivity from the kids is. It’s so impactful when your parents are fighting for their dreams to have other kids to bond with on the journey. I hope we can have edge seminars in the future or kids weekends that would be great…great job again life leadership
Joanne Brandtjen says
It makes me so proud to be associated with a company that cares about our young ones. It was great reading all their thoughts on what LIFE has done for them & their families! Our future is in good hands with these youngsters! Thanks Kristen!
Clint Fix says
Impacting the next generation! I love it!
Rico Goncalves says
Wow what an amazing job on putting this together. We are growing leaders of all ages. Right down to 3 years old and up. There aren’t many words other than thank you for being in our lives life leadership.
Keep leading young and old !!
Tina Sanders says
Awesome story & comments! Knowing literacy is a very BIG problem in our country, love how kids and young adults have access to positive information and can SEE for themselves the impact of our life changing information! Excited for more postings ?
#LoveLifeLeadership
Gwen says
Wonderful how LIFE has impacted our children and for us … Our Grandcildren … Leading by example 🙂
Anthony Nieto says
I love it! What other company do you know of that changes children’s lives like this? They are heavily involved in business and in life as a family! Awesome!
Tina Abernathy says
Phenomenal article!! Blessing lives in our life time. And as Claude says, “planting trees whose shade we may ever sit under”
I can honestly say I believe my kids are “crazy amazing” because of the books, CD’s and association we/they have with Life Leadership.
Sharon Hoffman says
Warms my heart! As a previous educator, it is imperative to teach leadership principles to our youth. The Edge program does exactly that! Fantastic article!
claver and julie conquergood says
LIFELEADERSHIP, influencing the world and future generations in a positive direction!!! We LOVE LIFE!! and proud to be a part of this community!! Absolutely LOVE the RESULTS!!! To Orrin and Chris and the rest of the Policy Council , Thanks a Million!!! plant those seeds and stand back for the HUGE ripple effect!!!
Adam M Rossman says
This is just awesome!!! I know so many kids have great things to say about being involved in Life Leadership with their family, but I never would have thought to interview them for an article. Great idea!
#lovelifeleadership
Teesa Rossman says
Absolutely precious! I taught a leadership and public speaking course this past year for grades 7th-12th and the kids loved the CD The Technology of Genius by Oliver DeMille and the CD The State of the Union of the 8Fs by Matt Mielke. I wasn’t sure how it would go over listening to audios (no screen time, oh my!), but the note taking and conversations afterward were amazing! The kids were eager to hear more and talk about what we could do to lead by example!
Amy May says
Kristen, thank you for these blogs! I am so glad you & Zach take the time to get these out to us! I loved reading these responses, and am excited to see many more. LIFE Leadership is making a huge impact on the world, one family at a time and it’s incredible to already be seeing such positive results! All of them were amazing, my favorites being what they have learned. Reilly – age 16 really caught my attention due to the fact that I don’t know many 16 year olds that would be even aware of emotional intelligence much less be focusing on keeping it. LIFE is making that difference and I’m so thankful. Our son is turning 13, and I can see the changes LIFE is making in his life. He loves coming to the opens, seminars & conventions, as well as reading & listening. I agree with the others that have commented about LIFE having youth geared events – I’m looking forward to it!
#lovelifeleadership
Kristen schill says
I love that LIFE Leadership takes the time not only to teach our next generation, but also to LISTEN to them. I’m so impressed with their dedication to grow a relationship that is win – win. And also impressed with these young people!
Turhan Berne says
Awesome article!! To read so many testimonies fro so many children positively affected by Life Leadership is just another example of the power of Life Leadership!!
Melissa says
So grateful to be getting our family involved while our kids are still young. What leaders we’re raising! This is how you save a nation.
JIm Storhok says
Great article! Great job!
Laura Hammond says
Love to see the difference the information is making in SO many of the next generation!. The future has begun now in these LIFE kiddos. My favorite comment hands down is Lucas “It seemed like there was a lot more fighting and not a lot of love before Life Leadership. Now our house is a lot happier and my parent’s are happier. That’s what I like the most. I think Life Leadership saved my parent’s marriage.” Bravo to Lucas’ parents as well.