September 2, 2008
Week of 01 September 2008
“Effective delegation to others is perhaps the single most powerful high-leverage activity there is. Delegation to others means growth for both involved.”
Excerpt from “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People“
Dr. Stephen R. Covey
1932- , American author, professional speaker, consultant, management-expert
July 21, 2008
Week of 21 July 2008
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”
John F. Kennedy
1917-1963, 35th President of the United States
June 30, 2008
Week of 30 June 2008
“I believe that everyone has the power to impact the outcome of life. The way to do it is to focus on today. Benjamin Franklin rightly observed, “One today is worth two tomorrows; what I am to be, I am now becoming.” You can make today a good day. In fact, you can make your life a masterpiece.”
John C. Maxwell
1947- , American author, speaker and “leadership expert”
June 4, 2008
“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
The Ethical Pillars of Leadership
The Pinnacle of Leadership (Have & Communicate a Vision)
The Air of Leadership (Mentor & Seek to Be Mentored)
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!!!
May 21, 2008
I just finished reading this book and I highly recommend that you pick up a copy for yourself. It has a great message that is truly inspirational and can be applied both in your business and everyday life. The authors of this book, Bob Burg & John David Mann, base the book around what they call “The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success”:
The Law of Value
Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
The Law of Compensation
Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
The Law of Influence
Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.
The Law of Authenticity
The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
The Law of Receptivity
The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.
The book itself reads very fast. I read it in one sitting and could not put it down once I picked it up!
To read reviews of this book, visit http://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Little-Story-Powerful-Business/dp/159184200X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211396935&sr=8-1.
Enjoy!
