Teen Leadership and Parental Involvement: Insights with Dr. Brittney Ezell

In this first enlightening episode of the Teens to Titans season three podcast, Lorraine Connell, a teen leadership coach, sits down with Dr. Brittney Ezell, CEO of Keller Williams Realty in Northeast Tennessee, to discuss the vital role of parental involvement in fostering teen leadership. Together, they delve into the importance of allowing teens to make mistakes, the significance of failure in building courage and confidence, and the crucial role of mentorship.

Episode Highlights:

1. Introduction to Dr. Brittney Ezell:

   • Britteny shares her background, including her family and professional roles, emphasizing her position as the CEO team leader of Keller Williams Realty.

2. Brittney's Leadership Journey and Approach:

   • Brittney attributes her leadership journey to her parents' influence and early experiences in athletics.
   • The importance of hard work, resilience, and embracing failure as a part of success.
   • Focusing on the process rather than the outcome and cultivating a growth mindset.
   • The role of challenging her team to compete at a higher level, fostering a positive team culture and sense of community.

3. Fostering Belonging and Self-Confidence for Success:

   • The importance of a sense of belonging and self-confidence in personal success.
   • Brittney's belief that belonging is a choice and that individuals have the power to cultivate it.
   • The role of a coach is as a guide, allowing individuals to take the lead.
   • Insights from Brittney's speaking engagement at the Maine Women's Conference.

4. Focusing on Personal Performance and Teamwork:

   • The importance of focusing on personal performance and preparation in competition rather than solely on winning or losing.
   • The idea that there is enough success to go around and one's self-worth shouldn't be tied to the outcome of a competition.
   • The role of a coach in assessing the progress and efforts of a team.
   • Using the metaphor of hiking to illustrate the benefits of shared experiences in leadership.

5. Brittney's Strength and Resilience:

   • The origins of Brittney's mental and physical strength, particularly her intestinal fortitude.
   • A story from her sixth-grade basketball game, where she was challenged by her coach's criticism, instilling a determination to improve.
   • The importance of practice and repetition in developing skills and abilities.
   • The significance of feedback and the ability to choose one's response to it.

6. Advice for Parents and Young Adults:

   • Brittney shares advice emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, grace, and a growth mindset.
   • The role of parents in creating a supportive environment for their children's development without being overbearing.

Tune in to this episode for valuable insights on teen leadership, the impact of parental involvement, and the power of resilience and self-confidence.

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