“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
We feel the same about “Optimism.” Optimism is a critical element of success for kids becoming leaders. Success research suggests that three essential attitudes exist for young people to reach their full potential—enthusiasm, dedication, and optimism.
Fortunately, optimism looks, sounds, and smells the same - and as sweet - in India, as it does in the United States. In Africa as it does in Latin America.
Today, we feature Suzanne and Nihar in our Hope Clip from the Presidency School in Nizamabad, India describing the power of optimism in their leadership development work.
“An optimist,” Suzanne explains, “sees an opportunity where others see uncertainty and despair.” The kids describe the power of owning their conflicts, and committing to resolving them using essential leadership skills.