This introduction explores the timeless debate of whether leadership is born or made—and lands firmly on the side of both. Through a poignant childhood memory involving spilled milk and a remarkably empathetic response from her son CJ, the author sets the tone for a parenting-meets-leadership journey. It illustrates how everyday moments, even in a booster chair, can foreshadow the character of a future CEO and highlights the importance of nurturing resilience, emotional intelligence, and grace under pressure.

• Introduction
  3m19s

A simple moment in the car becomes a powerful life lesson when the author tells her son, CJ, that he is her “number one client.” This story explores the importance of prioritizing family, setting boundaries, and how a single mindset shift can create lasting impact in both parenting and leadership

• Chapter 1: My Number One Client
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In a heartfelt car conversation with her son’s friend, the author gently unpacks a teenage boy’s frustration with his mother—revealing it as a natural phase of growing up. The story becomes a powerful parenting moment about emotional separation, compassion, and how one insight can ripple through generations.

• Chapter 2: No Longer Your Best Girl
  4m32s

This chapter reimagines the concept of grounding with a single, highly effective 24-hour strategy that replaced traditional punishment with reflection. It’s a lesson in creative discipline, self-awareness, and how calm consequences can instill leadership-level accountability in kids.

• Chapter 3: You're Grounded
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In a summer of unexpected growth—literally and figuratively—CJ negotiates a break from baseball camp to rest, play video games, and develop strategic thinking. Through gaming, self-advocacy, and trust, this chapter highlights how leadership can emerge in unconventional ways.

• Chapter 4: Counter-Strike: Fire in the Hole
  4m43s

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