The 5-15 Portal

Do you know what the most important decade is, to teach leadership skills? It's not during an MBA program, midlife, or even college. If you’re a parent of a 5-to-15-year-old, there’s a portal your child is walking through right now. It’s not a trend or a parenting phase—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opening when your influence is strongest, and their identity is still taking shape. Dr. Nelson call it the 5–15 Portal—a decade of rapid brain growth, social-emotional wiring, and character formation. Before 5, cognitive-social skills aren’t quite ready. After age 15, something shifts. Peers grow louder. Your voice gets quieter. And the door begins to close. This 9-minute podcast and YouTube video helps parents understand why this portal matters—and what you can do today to make the most of it. In this episode, I’ll show you: • Why years 5 though 15 are more than just birthdays—they’re developmental milestones. • What research says about cognitive plasticity, emotional intelligence, and identity formation. • Simple ways to start building leadership into your child’s everyday life—without adding pressure or perfection. Check out the book, Raising Leaders, on Amazon. Get a free ebook at https://leadyoungtraining.com/raising-leaders-new-free-ebook/