That’s what we do.  Our mission statement in fact is : “To help people find a wiser, better way to lead their life and their organization.”

How do we do that ? One day at a time and most importantly with respect and kindness…with a smile through the phone to provide our clients the tools and templates that will assist them in their journey.

That isn’t always easy - sometimes we fail miserably at it but just as quickly as we fall we pick ourselves up and work at being better everyday.   I find it fascinating that many people in the business of writing, training or consulting about Personal Excellence, building Leadership Excellence, don’t practice what they preach.

Anyone can recognize a good idea or a best practice - but to apply it to their own life takes practice . We all find ourselves at odds with someone we do business with because the other party is not concerned with raising their own personal bar of excellence.  The most difficult will point fingers of blame, be offended and be down right toxic and abusive to those they are working with instead of finding productive ways to communicate and find workable solutions.

Sometimes the elephant in the room is YOU - that big ego gets in the way of uplifting the lives of those you do business with.

Today, to counter the negative shouts of those dis-satisfied with the world, we want to share with you a couple of “the best of the best”.  Those in our daily work world who champion the cause of excellence.  And we do recommend their services, products and books to you. Call them.

In our March issue of Leadership Excellence, our editor, Ken Shelton remarks about attending the training conference in Atlanta.

Always a highlight of traveling to conferences,  is the opportunity to meet our raving fans, champions of excellence, people committed to living a better life and being the best they can be no matter what it takes and interact with those in the training field..

. Such was the case at the conference in Atlanta. Ken mentions in his editorial note, one attendee, Althea Barnette and her positive response to his workshop on developing leaders in contrast to those who walked out, uncomfortable with “ in your face, keep it real, no nonsense “ delivery . But in addition to Althea, Gary Strack was also in attendance .

I would like to post Gary’s email response to the conference management.

L.N. ,

I recently read in the latest issue of Leadership Excellence the Editors Notes by Ken Shelton. He comments on several items including feedback on his seminar at Training 2009. As someone who attended this seminar this is my view and evaluation of his seminar. (It is based on my perspective and experience as President/CEO of major healthcare organization who did a mid career doctorate on leadership and taught extensively in higher education as a recognized outstanding teacher). His session was definitely worth the price of admission.  Mr. Shelton understands leadership development probably as well or better than anyone in America.  He knows leadership development, rather than just knowing about it. Leaders are developed over many years based on all kind of experiences and not by a microwave approach or a simple and elegant training methodology. Mr. Shelton reminded me of Harry Truman when Truman said “He doesn’t give people hell he just tells them the truth and they think it is  hell.”  Ken tells the truth about leadership development. One of my favorite poems about the truth and leadership is by Emily Dickinson entitled Tell  all the Truth but tell it Slant.

Tell all the truth but tell it slant-

Success in Circuit lies

Too bright for our infirm Delight

The Truth’s superb surprise

As Lighting to the Children eased

With explanation kind

The Truth must dazzle gradually

Or every man be blind-

There were obviously a few individuals blinded by some of Mr. Shelton’s leadership truths that weren’t slanted. Mr. Shelton was generous enough to give every seminar attendee a free subscription to the three outstanding publications, Leadership Excellence, Personal Excellence, and Sales and Service Excellence. These publications have a subscription price of $375.00. However, the content for a future leader or teacher of leadership is almost invaluable because of the outstanding authors and wisdom contained in each issue. This was a gift that will keep on giving for every attendee.

In my opinion, not having Mr. Shelton or a representative of his organization present at next years Training2010 would be a loss for the conference. I would be happy to talk to one of the conference leaders to share any other views they might want to discuss….Sincerely,  Gary Strack

Thank you Gary Strack, you are a Champion of Excellence.

I would invite you to get a copy of our March issue of Leadership Excellence with Barack Obama on the cover as he is the subject of Warren Bennis’s article on Optimism and you can read Ken Shelton’s editorial  on 99 –second leadership.

Now is not the time for tender footing about in leadership. It is time to take seriously our personal responsibility to be outstanding in our respective fields… not just “out, standing in the field”

Nancy

Email me for your complimentary copy of March LE        nancy.low@eep.com

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