Episode 44: The Truth About Leadership: Beyond Titles and Perfection

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GUEST BIO: Lorraine Connell is a distinguished expert in teen leadership coaching, and author of A Teacher’s Story How One Act of Leadership Inspired Many and Your Voice Matters: Uncovering Your Unique Leadership A Leadership Workbook, She is the founder of Peers Not Fears, LLC. With over two decades of experience in education and leadership development, Lorraine specializes in cultivating leadership skills in our youth through intentional, research-based programs. She challenges the notion that leaders are born, emphasizing the power of practice, resilience, and deliberate growth.

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In this episode of FN Fridays with Francine*, we dive deep into the world of leadership with Lorraine Connell, an expert in teen leadership coaching and founder of Peers Not Fears. Lorraine shares her journey from being a chemistry teacher to empowering teens to become leaders through intentional, research-based programs. We explore the myths of leadership—like the belief that leaders are born, not made—and discuss how true leadership starts with leading yourself. Lorraine unpacks the importance of creating space for all kids, not just the high achievers, to see themselves as leaders. She shares powerful stories of transformation, including one about a student who defied expectations and inspired an entire community. We also chat about conflict resolution, challenging comfort zones, and how to cultivate leadership in everyday life. If you're curious about how to support the next generation of leaders—or want to rethink your own definition of leadership—this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and practical insights.

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