Thank you to the overwhelming response to Raising Leaders, Not Followers. If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, there’s
still time before the weekly bonuses disappear tonight:
Christian Leadership for Teen & Kids

If you’re still unsure whether you should get a copy of this package for yourself, let me share a few comments I’ve received. (Remember last time I told you I’ve had lots of feedback from people who are buying the package.)

I’ve been impressed with what I’ve read so far. I have long been wanting to find the tools to mold my children into leaders themselves. They’re doing a pretty good job so far, but your suggestions are great.
Erica

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Thank you for re-releasing your leadership package this year. I read the preview copy that you sent me last year for submitting an input via email. I enjoyed it when I read it, and got a few ideas to add to what we were already doing (literature based/lifestyle of learning approach/relaxed unit studies) with our then 5 and 7 year olds. I then set my copy on the shelf to wait a few years before I read it again.

I decided to watch your webinar and listen to the call this week, just to glean some more wisdom. After checking out the bonuses, I decided to go ahead and order, because the BONUSES ALONE WERE WELL WORTH THE PACKAGE PRICE.

As I have started to go through the materials, I realize that there is DEFINITELY SOME SHIFTING I CAN DO THIS YEAR TO IMPROVE in a few areas. The Lord was already leading us to focus on some character issues, so it was very encouraging and confirming to hear you speak about the importance of a good foundation in character in the early years.

The one statement you made about the goal being “contemplation”, not “productivity” is a golden nugget for me!

So, our homeschool focus for the year is now character and contemplation.

Maridel Willer
Enjoy a Home Centered Life
www.MaridelWiller.com

I have too many comments to put into this short email. If you still aren’t convinced that Raising Leaders is for you, go back to this page and read the comments in the pink boxes. I just added the pink boxes this morning.
Christian Leadership for Teen & Kids

I didn’t have time to add all the comments, but those ought to give you a great idea of the response I received recently.

Enjoy the rest of your Labor Day holiday I’m off for a walk and some last-minute planning for our first day of school tomorrow!.

Blessings,
Kerry Beck

ps. The 4 Weekly Bonuses disappear at midnight (eastern) tonight - Monday, Sept 3, 2007. Today is the last day to receive those bonuses, so go here right now and get your copy. Remember what Maridel said, “the bonuses alone were well worth the package price.”
Christian Leadership for Teen & Kids

That’s right…I’ve got another surprise just for you. Surprise #4

I’ve added another bonus to the Raising Leaders Book Set. That’s right, you will receive another $27 in products when you claim your
Raising Leaders Book Set. I’ve had a few people say I’m crazy for giving away more content, but I think these product will help you implement Leadership Education.

Powerful Ways to Sharpen Your Memory (value $27)
It doesn’t matter whether you’re 92 years old or just 12, anyone is capable of memorizing and recalling virtually any information possible. However, you must have the proper lifestyle, attitude, habits, and methods to possess a super memory.

Powerful Ways to Sharpen Your Memory will teach you practical and creative strategies to refine and sharpen your wonderful memory. It will reveal to you effective techniques on how to maintain your brain in tip-top condition, how to overcome forgetfulness, and how to easily retain data in your mind for immediate retrieval anytime you desire.

Best of all, many of the methods are simple, practical, and fun to learn!
Go ahead and reserve your copy of Raising Leaders, Not Followers today. Take some time to teach your kids “how to think” so they will have the freedom to call their own shots as adults.

Blessings,
Kerry

ps. The price increases on Saturday, September 1 at 12noon eastern. Don’t wait until the last minute or you’ll miss the great price and all the bonuses ($148 for you) Go to this link to get your copy before the price increases.
Leadership Education Homeschool Curriculum

If I print these 3 books, I will probably have to charge at least $20 for each paperback title. That’s 3 books for a total of $60.  I don’t want you to have to spend that much money to get this life-changing information. Steve and I talked about the price and this is what we decided.

The price will begin at $27 on Tuesday, August 28 (12noon EST). Every 48 hours, the price will increase by $5, until Saturday, September 1st. At that time, the price will remain at $37 for the Raising Leaders Book Set.

Raising Leaders, Not Followers Package:

Raising Leaders, Not Followers ($20)
Teach Your Children “How to Think” with Mentoring ($20)
Hop Off the Conveyor Belt ($20)

For the entire week, you will also receive (for FREE) the following items:

* Classic Book Lists (value $10)
Children’s Classic List
Youth Classic List
Adult Classic List
* Straight Talk to Parents & Teens from Homeschool Graduates, by Jim Erskine (value $5)
* Schedules & Lists for Raising Leaders, Not Followers: Help for the Harried Homeschooler (value $10)
* Raising Leaders, Not Followers - Audio & Transcript (value $25)
* Teach Your Children “How to Think” with Mentoring - Audio & Transcript (value $25)

TOTAL VALUE of $135 (for as little as $27)

BUT WAIT…there’s more
For One Week, I’ll be giving you some extra bonuses. Here’s the beginning of what you will get:

Character Copywork & Dictation (value $17)
Let’s Get Organized (value $27)
Teaching Writing (value $27)
Weekly Bonuses so far are $71

That brings the TOTAL VALUE of the Entire Leadership Package for the WEEK to $206. You can grab it for $27 and still get the 24 hour bonuses (TBA). You’re saving over 85%. You just can’t get any better than that!

SOOOO what does this mean? Here is a chart of the price…

Tuesday, August 28(12 noon EST) $27 (+weekly/24 hour bonuses)
Wednesday, August 29 (12 noon EST) $27 (24 hour bonuses expire at noon Eastern)
Thursday, August 30 (12 noon EST) $32 (+weekly bonuses)
Saturday, September 1 (12 noon EST) $37 (+weekly bonuses)
Monday, September 3 -Labor Day (until midnight EST) $37 (weekly bonuses expire at midnight Eastern)

You will want to be one of the first 10 buyers on Tuesday to receive all the extras! Leadership Education Homeschool Curriculum

Don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in our free Raising Leaders Giveaway! Announced Monday, August 27th.

Blessings,
Kerry

ps. Don’t forget to get a copy of your Leaked Chapter (Surprise #1 below) Leadership Education Homeschool Curriculum

I just posted pictures of our trip to Victoria last weekend. They are on my blog Kerry Beck's blog

Many of you want to know the price of my Leadership Education package that will be available on Tuesday, August 28 (12noon EST). I told you I would let you know about the price for our Raising Leaders, Not Followers package today. I’m sorry it took awhile to send this email, but my blog pictures took longer than I anticipated because I’m pretty much of a technical dummy with a digital camera

Besides the concern about price, I also had some moms concerned about buying e-books. This is a great question I addressed in my blog. If you are wondering why I am selling an e-book package instead of printed books, read my August 23rd post below:

While you are here on my blog, enter to win a Leadership Package by adding a comment to one of my posts.

SURPRISES

SURPRISE #1 - LEAKED CHAPTER of Raising Leaders, Not Followers

Someone twisted my arm to give you more free information about Leadership Education. I just leaked a chapter of my first book, Raising Leader, Not Followers. If you are on my ‘First to Know’ list, you already received an email with the link to the leaked chapter. If you haven’t received my Leaked Chapter, sign up to get it, as well as my free report and Start School Right workshop recording.

Here’s the link to get all of that and more. !
Leadership Education Homeschool Curriculum

After you sign up, you will be directed to a page with the Leaked Chapter link. Bookmark that page immediately so you can find it on Tuesday, August 28 at 12noon-Eastern Time.

SURPRISE #2: I’ll announce that tomorrow, Saturday, August 25th. Watch your email!

SURPRISE #3: I’ll announce that on Monday, August 27th, along with the winner of my Leadership Package. Watch your email!

Don’t forget to leave a comment on Kerry Beck's blog  to be entered in our free Raising Leaders Giveaway!

Blessings,
Kerry

One concern I have heard from homeschool moms is why am I releasing these books.  Why not print them as paperbacks?

 
This is such an important issue that I covered it on my Start School Webinar.

If you heard my workshop on Tuesday night, you heard me address this very issue! I really want to print these in a real book format. But, there are a few drawbacks for homeschoolers if I do this.

1. Printed books take awhile to get to you…by the time we do all the prep work, send them to the printer and print. I can’t wait that long to get this information to you.

2. Printed books will be much more expensive if I print them right now. When you do a short run print of books, the cost is much higher per book (unlike books by big printing companies - Penguin Putnam, Random House, etc). The cost of your ink & paper will be much less than the total cost of printed books at this time.

3. The entire package will be much more expensive, with all the bonuses I have for your - audio workshops, transcripts of the workshops, bonus books. Making physical products is quite expensive.

4. I can send you an update without charging you for a new book.  That’s what is happening tomorrow.  Everyone who has already bought Raising Leaders, Not Followers will receive the updated editions.  It’s a win-win situation.

I want to be fair with your pocketbook. I know it is expensive to raise children and educate them at home. I truly believe the value of this Leadership Package will far outweigh the price.

One Tip: When I print ebooks, it takes very little of my time. I put the paper in the printer. I find the file on my computer and tell it to print. I walk away and do something with my children. When I return, voila, the book is printed. Only a few minutes used. When my husband reads aloud to our family, I hole-punch those pages and put them in a binder. (Or one of my children volunteer to hole-punch)

Multi-Tasking is wonderful because my time is very valuable, too!!!

Thanks for bringing up this issue.

Kerry

ps.  Get your free report and workshop here:
What is Leadership in Education? 

Whoa!

We had a full call for last night’s Start School Right webinar to introduce the Raising Leaders, Not Followers Package. I discussed why most children in America receive an education designed for the poor and what type of education your child is receiving. I also shared the pitfalls of the way most of us homeschool, benefits of Leadership Education, stages of leadership education in your homeschool, and practical tips for you.

I was shocked how many people we had and where they all lived.

By far one of the biggest concerns is the price, as I discussed last night.  I will be announcing the price on this blog Friday, August 24.  In the meantime, take a look at what the package includes

The Leadership Package includes: (value $85)

Raising Leaders, Not Followers: Biblical Perspective of Leadership Education (ebook)
Train Your Children ‘How to Think’ with Mentoring (ebook)
Hop Off the Conveyor Belt-Tips & Stories (ebook)
Classic Book Lists for Children, Youth, Adult (ebook)
Words from Homeschool Grads (ebook)
Scheduling to Get Started (ebook)

Bonuses with the Regular Leadership Package  (value $50)

Raising Leaders Workshop (mp3 & transcript)
Teach Your Children ‘How to Think’ with Mentoring Workshop (mp3 & transcript)

Surprise Bonus for Early Buyers (value at least $125)

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To listen to or download the call, sign up for the link here:
Leadership Homeschool Curriculum
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ENJOY! and please leave a comment about the Workshop on my blog!

Remember: When you leave a comment here on my blog, you may win a FREE Raising Leaders, Not Followers Package (about 6 ebooks, 2 audio mp3s, 2 transcripts & a future teleseminar).  I will announce the winner of the give-away on my blog next Monday, as well as the price of the package.

Blessings,
Kerry Beck

ps.  Watch your email for Surprises this week.
Leadership Homeschool Curriculum

Looking for a Leadership Development Plan is a worthy cause because there are so few leaders today. As we look at the younger generation, it is difficult to find the leaders of tomorrow. Today’s schools prepare our young people to follow: to follow their teacher, to follow their employer and to follow their leader. Following isn’t a bad thing, unless everyone becomes followers.

As you look at today’s school, it is easy to discover they are not preparing your children to think and lead. Multiple choice and true-false tests only give students an opportunity to tell back to the teacher what the teacher is thinking. More time is spent in our public & private schools to send students down the conveyor belt of education, requiring each student to do the same as the “generic” student. This does not train your children to think for themselves, but to learn specific facts and data.

The school systems do not provide opportunity for thinking and discussion which is absolutely necessary for future leaders. You must change our view of schools and education so we actually train your children to become strong leaders who make positive changes in our society.

To develop leaders, you must start at the beginning. Let me give you 3 steps of a leadership development plan

Step 1 - Character Building
A strong leader must be strong in character. Thus, you must begin your leadership development plan with character building. Character qualities such as integrity, work ethic, perseverance, courage and honesty should be established as quickly as possible. When you establish perseverance and courage in a young person, he is ready to become a leader who can weather the trials ahead. Instill strong character in a young person and you will prepare them for leadership as an adult.

Step 2 - Develop a Love of Learning
It has been said by many leadership coaches to lead you must read. Reading and learning are a natural part of every leaders’ life. For many teachers and home educators, this may be a new concept. It is more important to develop a love of learning than to pass the next standardized test. Standardized tests usually develop a “hate of learning”.

Your students should love learning and you can help by changing your approach to teaching. Spend time reading really cool books that draw your students into the lessons of the story. Treasure Island, Anne of Green Gables and Call of the Wild are some of our favorites over the years. Use games to teach concepts instead of worksheets. Take time to explain the “reason why” a child is learning a concept. When given a reason why, children are much more excited about what they are learning.

Henry Doherty said it best, “Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study. Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life.”

Most of all, you need to be an example. When you love learning, your students will follow your example. It’s that simple.

Step 3 - Mentoring
To become well-rounded adults who are able to lead, mentoring is the best option. Mentoring should occur in two arenas: academic & real life. With academics a mentor should take their students through a process that teaches them to learn independently.

The best way to learn independently is to read, write and discuss. Students and mentors choose a book to read. Each day they keep a reading journal about what was read. On a regular basis, mentors lead a discussion about the book they are reading. Students use their notes or reading journals to guide them in their discussion. Open-ended, Socratic discussions develop deep critical thinking skills in students. The ability to think through lessons in books prepares students to think through problems as leaders.

Real life mentoring is also important as you raise leaders. During the teenage years, students should seek out opportunities to work with a mentor in the field of their choice. By doing so, they will learn invaluable skills in their area of interest and be more prepared for the future.

In summary, it is vital to develop strong character in children as they prepare to lead those around them. Equally important is continuous learning. A love of learning should be established early. Independent learning should continue through the teenage years.

Cicero stated it well. “Read at every wait; read at all hours; read within leisure; read in times of labor; read as one goes in; read as one goes out.” The task of the educated mind is, simply put: READ TO LEAD”

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Kerry Beck is the author of Raising Leaders, Not Followers and Teach Your Children “How to Think” with Mentoring. Featured in magazines, radio shows and podcasts, she would like to give you a free report called “What is Leadership in Education?”