The Five Commitments of Optimistic Leaders for Children: A Reflective Practice JournalWhat does it take to be an Optimistic Leader for children? In a groundbreaking approach to creating a more equitable system to ensure all children thrive, the team of early childhood experts at Leading for Children identify five core commitments for everyone within the early childhood ecosystem: think impact, cultivate self awareness, nurture relationships, refine communication, and activate curiosity. We know that children learn by modeling the