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In co-author Orrin Woodward and my best seller, Launching a Leadership Revolution, the First Level of Influence is described as being Learning. This is because true leadership begins with education.  This is not to be confused with formal education, as in degrees and diplomas, but rather what Oliver DeMille calls a "Liber education," which may or may not include formality. 

Leaders are hungry to learn the principles it takes to grow their influence, attack the status quo, and make a larger impact. The saying that "experience is the best teacher" is only a half-truth; it is more accurate to say that "other people's experience is the best teacher." Further, the most valuable experience obtained from others comes from those we respect the most; leaders who have achieved high levels of success, overcome tremendous obstacles, made significant contributions, and left a worthwhile legacy. When their value system and foundational principles are in line with our own, we have found a worthy teacher.

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I hope you enjoy the information and a fresh dose of wisdom in your mailbox each month! Fifteen years ago I began making it a habit to use my time in the car as a "rolling university." It is a habit that has lasted and produced fruit beyond my wildest expectations. I hope the same will happen for you!

  

Over 100,000 Copies

I just wanted to put out a great big "Thank You" to all the readers of the Launching a Leadership Revolution book out there.  We just received word from our publisher that we have surpassed the 100,000 copies mark!  Incredible.  We are excited about the amount of funds this project is raising for All Grace Outreach.  Thanks for being a part of something special!

Winter Leadership Convention a Smashing Success

This year's Winter Leadership Convention has to go down in history as the best ever!  A hearty salute goes out to the thousands who refused to let the "Obstacles" of a little bad weather slow you down!  What a packed arena!  All the speakers did such an outstanding job, and the TEAM employees and volunteers put on an entirely professional, inspirational, smoothly run show.  Thank you to each and every person who helped make this weekend a life-changer for so many people. 

I have been inundated with comments , emails, and messages about what a fantastic weekend it was.  In the comment section of this post, please let us know what your favorite part was!  What touched your heart?  What fired you up?  What was the biggest "nugget" you came away with? Did you like the new tools, and what was the most helpful?  We'd like to hear it all! 

My favorite story from the weekend is about Obstacles himself.  Here is the transcript from two text messages I received from a couple making their way home:

"Obstacles already trying to hold us back!  The bobblehead stopped us dead at airport security . . . But we overcame!  Great weekend.  Just what we needed!"

"After he was removed and body cavity searched, he was returned to us in his cardboard casket!"

I guess even Obstacles has a little trouble getting through airport security!

God bless all of you, and may your leadership abilities continue to soar!

Another Week at #1! Thank You to all Readers

I just received word from our editor that Launching a Leadership Revolution is number one on the Wall Street Journal's Business Book Best Seller List once again!  Also, it comes in at number fourteen on the overall Non-Fiction list. 

I would like to say thank you to all the readers out there who were part of making this happen!  I hope the book is proving useful to you in your journey of leadership development!  Be sure and meet up with me at a book signing in the near future and introduce yourself! 

Thanks for a Successful Debut

Orrin and I wish to express a hearty thank you to everyone who has ordered an advance copy of the latest version of the Launching a Leadership Revolution book published by Business Plus.  Thanks also to our editor, Rick Wolff, and everyone who has been involved at Hachette Book Group USA.  You have been great.  A great big thank you also goes out to Matt Abraham, our publicist, who has done such an outstanding job of creating excitement around the book's upcoming release.  You are a tireless friend and warrior!  We hope everyone enjoys the book and gains valuable assistance in maximizing your leadership ability. 

Launching a Leadership Revolution

Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady have hit a home run with their latest book, Launching A Leadership Revolution. Undeniably insightful, well researched and easy to read, their book is sure to become one of the most influential books written about leadership in recent years. The authors have created this book in order to share the business lessons they have learned and developed during the last 10 years while on the journey of building a successful business.