Wow, I'm blown away by all the great comments, thank you.  As one who inspires to begin blogging...first of all, It's quite an honor to co-write an article with Heather but to have it be for LeadChange, the place you go for leadership expertise, that is a major thrill!

Heather was tossing a few ideas around when I suggested incorporating the leadership we have been witnessing in him with leadership in the work place.  I mean, his quote "My job is to help my team" - in my mind exemplifies character based leadership.

It's been great to see the responses, and to read the stories about the young leader in your families. So having said that:

@Catherine - Thank you for the compliment :)

@Dave - Your comment about the bond between hockey folks...I need your address to put you on our Christmas card list!

@Deborah - I totally agree...I think the stands are where kids should look first for positive role models!

@Daniel - Here's to glorious parental moments! Thanks for sharing the story about your son.

@Jay - Sports *is* an excellent way for our kids to learn skills that they will carry with them for life.

@Steven - I have thought the same thing! It kind of reminds me of the popular poem "All I Really Need To Know, I Learned In Kindergarten." Thanks for the comment!

I would also like to give special thanks to Mike Henry. I am honored to have been able to participate with Heather on what is my first blogging experience. You have a great community of leadership experts here at LeadChange.  Thanks, Mike!!

 Paul