The beauty of independent schools is that with smaller classes, individual attention and lots of hands on experiential experiences, even our youngest students can practice leadership. Equally important is followership: that is to say, understanding the difference between taking the lead and following a good leader. The more practice a child has to lead at a young age, this argument about nature vs. nurture goes out the window. Leadership absolutely CAN be taught.
Head's Up, Kathleen McNamara 