the lolipop leadership theory is that by handing out a lolipop and making a statement with kindness can have an impact on those around you without noticing. I have had my own moment with it before when someone has told me a story how I have impacted them in a moment where I truly don't remember exactly because I was just being my authentic self giving "lollipops" ... Is there a place for everyday leadership in the discourse on leadership theory? Where does it fit? Now consider the ECEC context