A Bit of Optimism Revisited: Kids (And Employees) Know More Than You Think with Dr. Becky Kennedy
64 snips
Jan 13, 2026 
Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and founder of Good Inside, shares her insights on parenting as a vital training ground for leadership. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries and understanding emotions, both for children and in workplace dynamics. Dr. Becky highlights how parenting triggers can reveal unhealed wounds, and how leaders must prioritize relationship-building. With strategies to cultivate resilience and empathy, she advocates for turning challenges into growth opportunities for both parents and leaders.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Tell Kids The Truth
- Children notice changes and lack of information scares them more than facts do.
- Becky Kennedy says telling kids what you know and don't know builds confidence and safety.
Parenting Is Leadership
- Good Inside is framed as a leadership model as much as a parenting approach.
- Becky Kennedy argues sturdy leadership principles apply equally to families and workplaces.
Co-Create Solutions, Not Shame
- When enforcing rules, state clear expectations and co-create solutions rather than assigning blame.
- Ask what will help them remember and make them solve it so they practice responsibility.
