When you look up qualities of an effective leader, there are a lot that ring true as things I learned about being a mother.

I learned how to talk to people on the level they are on. What is their skill level, experience, and ability to understand the language I was speaking? Talking to a four year old about complex regulations or machinery is totally different than speaking to a 40 year old industry expert. It makes you think outside the box when giving examples and tests your knowledge of the big words you use every day.