“The goal of an I & E Club is educating inventors & entrepreneurs to develop successful businesses while giving back to new members, entrepreneurs and the betterment of the community.”
I attended my local I & E Club meeting yesterday and I wanted to share with you some of the highlights of the presentation that was given by the keynote speaker of the evening, Brett Smith, President of S & S Cycle. He gave us a peek into his leadership philosophy, speaking on the topic of honesty and fairness in the workplace. I broke down the highlights of the presentation below.
The Moral Foundation of Leadership
- Honesty & fairness foster trust
- Honesty & fairness command respect
The Ethical Pillars of Leadership
- Don’t ask others to do things you aren’t prepared to or won’t do yourself
- Look out for subordinates, peers and superiors alike
- Lead by example
- Care for others
The Pinnacle of Leadership (Have & Communicate a Vision)
- Good leaders know where they need to go
- Exceptional leaders’ communication ability allows others to help them get there
The Air of Leadership (Mentor & Seek to Be Mentored)
- Mentoring subordinates is an investment necessary for future growth and expansion
- Progressive leaders seek mentoring to continually grow and replciate themselves
The I & E Club brings together like-minded individuals to network and create a contagious entrepreneurial environment that is extremely supportive. If you have a local chapter in your area, it may be worth your time to check it out. Also, as a side note, at the end of each meeting, each person is given the opportunity to speak about themselves, their business and/or invention. A great way to get your business and/or invention known!
And…
I saved the best for last…there is no cost to join!!!
