Leadership begins at home and in our schools. Perhaps these are the most critical places to practice and teach the principles of " living and leading from the heart."

Families are the building blocks of the community and workplace. Nurturing positive qualities and values must begin there. In addition, children spend a good portion of their time in school. Here is the second most important place that character is developed.

Building good character in children is neither a simple nor a formulaic undertaking. The principles and insights in The 10 Greatest Gifts I Give My Children, the best-selling book by Steven Vannoy, are a great way to learn how to parent (and teach) from the heart.

Parenting programs are no longer available, and parents and teachers are encouraged to print out the free study guide that can be used to guide a study group.