Children need models more than they need critics. – Joseph Joubert, Pensées

   Our instinct to try and correct the behavior of others through criticism begins at an early age. We hear it from our parents, then nursery school teachers, and so on until we become critics ourselves, sometimes seeking to control the behavior of others through detailed instructions.

   Interestingly, it is self esteem that children need most. The same is true with adults. We need affirmation and sincere encouragement in order to develop the confidence to make wise decisions on our own.

   Positive example is the guideline that is most important in loving leadership. When fellow see us both acting out of love and then trusting others to do the same, there is the best chance of creating an environment where excellence and Love will thrive.