L et’s begin here: I’m all about zoning into our innate talents and strengths. Not only figuring out what they are, but then shaping our life’s purpose to best utilize these skills. Do what brings you joy; follow your natural abilities and work hard to polish these bits of brilliance. So, when it comes to being a parent, I see it as my job to help identify—and when I think of it, record —my children’s inherent strengths. This involves paying attention, observing your kids, and thinking about it. I’ve written about ways to help go about figuring these strengths out , for yourself and for your kids. I’m not sure how to name the exact strengths or inclinations exhibited in this vignette, but it’s worthy of recording. You, Little Miss, love to be the boss, and if you could eat attention by the plateful, you would. At school you have something called “Design Thinking,” I think ...