Ep. 253 - Empowering Future Leaders: Cultivating Confidence In Our Kids | Alan Nelson and Bryan Ward

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this episode.Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D is considered a global expert in young leader development.He is the author of 20 books, 21 storybooks, and over 200 articles. His works, “The O Factor,” “My Kid Leads!” “LeadYoung,” and the “KiddieLead” and “Unum” series reveal this pioneering accomplishment.Alan has an MA in psychology-communication and a doctorate (EdD) in leadership from the University of San Diego. Dr. Nelson is also a Lecturer of Management at the Naval Postgraduate School, where his students include NASA engineers, Top Gun pilots, Navy SEALs, and international military officers.He has also taught at top-tier schools such as USC, Pepperdine, and UCI.At midlife, Dr. Nelson concluded that the best strategy to develop effective and ethical leaders is to get to them while they’re moldable, not moldy. This began a journey, interacting with 1,000s of 10–18-year-olds worldwide to understand what leaders are like as youth and how to identify and develop their potential while they’re pliable.As a teacher at some of the top universities on the West Coast (USC, Naval Postgraduate School, UCI, Pepperdine), Dr. Nelson offers unique and potent insights related to leadership, organizational behavior, and human performance & motivation.He’s also an educational and entertaining keynoter, with over 30 years’ experience in captivating audiences.Think of him as an edu-tainer, incorporating video clips, clean humor, and interactive activities.Please check it out and show Dr. Alan Nelson some love by following him and reaching out to him if you’re looking to learn how to help your kids become confident leaders. Alan’s links are below.Dad Up!Dad Up Instagram:https://instagram.com/daduppodcastDad Up YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcastDad Up Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562Dad Up LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/DaduptribeAlan Nelson Website:http://www.alanenelson.com/Kid Lead Academy: https://youtube.com/@kidleadacademyDr. Alan Nelson Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kidleadacademyDr. Alan Nelson LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/in/alanenelson