SELDI Podcast with Tony Williams

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Rejoice today that you are here for such a time as this. Wherever you are and whatever work you are doing, see it as a gift. Early in my life journey, I felt work was hard labor to avoid. I remember in my first years as a salesperson being in a remote little town named Red Lion. It was far away from our home office and yet my territory. At the time, I sold typewriters do...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. How joyful it is to see Summit Leaders thriving on their life and career journey! This week a Summit Leader shared her recent sales victory on the last day of the quarter! Her client adopted a proposed solution that will benefit many thousands of people. Her team's success keeps our company at the forefront of innovation and contributes to our growth. Her story is s...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. I am encouraged and inspired by the conversations with over thirty Summit leaders this week. Their optimism, attitude, and words describing how they are adapting during this time of crisis motivate me.   I call it "personal excellence."  Reflecting on the responses of great leaders in times of sudden change highlights three insights leading to "good succes...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. You are here for such a time as this. Your pathway and the good works are ahead of you. Think for a moment of the person who loves you unconditionally. The surge of emotion shows the impact that a person has on your life. Knowing and being assured that you are loved is an empowering emotion that produces three key growth opportunities for us to focus on during this time....

Greetings, Summit Leaders. "Remember how I carried you on eagle's wings and brought you to Myself." is a quote that comes to mind as I reflected on conversations this week with two Summit Leaders. They encouraged me with two approaches they take when the pathway appears unreasonable. Also, we share four actions you can take for victory! Unreasonable: going beyond what is sensible or...

"Behold, I will do a new thing." Greetings, Summit Leaders. There is a beautiful new season happening in your life and career right now! Now it shall spring forth, shall you not know it? Springtime is an exciting season! I look and expect to see evidence that something new is happening. Someone once said, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Now is the perfect time to create or review your brand. Each of us has a brand to develop, protect, and become intentional in maintaining. Early in my career, I thought very little about the importance and significance of being thoughtful about the person you are, the one you desire to become, and the one people perceive you as being right now. How do you want to be perc...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Continue your quest for your breakthrough in whatever you are facing. The best is yet to come! Breakthrough is possible for all of us. Here are three examples and principles from great leaders throughout history. Last week I listened to a smiling new Summit of two months describe the feeling of accomplishment following an excellent presentation in a room filled with her...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Yesterday, I listened to a Summit Leader who shared his discovery with me. I recall years ago him saying to me, "I want to make an impact." Leaders like this inspire me because they intentionally fight the battles, trust the process, and find their identity while helping others. They are motivated to remind others of just who they are, which is a wise investmen...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. I recently did an internet search on the topic of "getting a promotion," and the number of articles was overwhelming. The good news is that from ancient times the process for advancement remains the same. All great leaders advanced because of a recurring theme in their lives and careers. It has been said; the proven ways are seen in outcomes of the lives of gre...

Greetings. Summit Leaders. As you begin this season of your journey, be bold, and set grand goals in alignment with the person and leader you envision becoming. Recognize that where you are now is your right place, right time, and the right opportunity. Your identity, how you see yourself will determine the caliber of the goals you set. See yourself through the eyes of faith and set your goals acc...

"What story are you writing?" Greetings, Summit Leaders. You are writing a story each day in the decisions you make, your way of engaging people, clients, and work opportunities. Our walk each day adds content for the chapters of our journey in life and career. We are also becoming content in the stories of other people's life narratives. Many great leaders continually ask themselve...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Many great leaders discover purpose in the process of pursuing their vision. This week we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many focused on dedicating their time in service to others. Have you discovered your purpose? Who can imagine the impact one man with vision and purpose can make? He is like the man who discovered a treasure hidden in a field. In his exciteme...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Are you just starting your new career, or are you far ahead on your career journey?   We are in a life long building process.  All great leaders and builders remind themselves of the value of practicing the fundamentals.  "Let's do it right. This is for the ages."   ― I. M. Pei  Recently, I asked a group of Summit Leaders who are beginning a new career jou...

Greetings, Summit Leaders.  The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. – Helen Keller. In Part 1, we talked about the impact a person can have when they have a vision. Vision empowers us to make wise use of our time, gifts, abilities, and opportunities before us. I shared with you the story of Matthew, the 5th-grade boy who created a vision of becoming an Olympic swimmer...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. "Without vision, people perish. Without vision, people lack discipline. Without vision, people throw off restraint." From ancient times great leaders have emerged to accomplish what seemed to be impossible and impact the world. The common theme in the lives of each of them is that they possessed a vision for their lives. Vision is essential as we move forward w...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Are you a member of a unified team? How does unity come about? Unity in our work and partnerships with our clients thrive by creating an environment where we can achieve far more excellent results than working alone. "These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to..." is a quote that speaks to the power of one mind, one voice and one vision.  ...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Finishing well requires us to do our part. Be a unifying force that transforms and changes things. Here are three suggestions that are tested and proven during the drive to finish strong in crossing the finish line at the end of a year. 1. Keep your faith. The focus of faith frees us from fear. 2. Take the next step or action. Leading by faith and not by sight. 3. Believ...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. What are you most thankful for this day? I am grateful to be here with you on our journey to victory! Practicing gratitude is powerful. It renews and transforms us in our attitude and thinking. Great leaders, throughout history, make this a habit. Recalling and reflecting with gratitude is the winning strategy as we prepare for the best that is yet to come. I practice gr...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Great leaders experience and enjoy the rewards of applying the "3 P's"; patience, perseverance, and practice during their life and career journey. Now is the time to use this principle. How can we experience the benefits? Through the diligent application of the principle, we reap the rewards. Patience: The leadership message is that we do not want to becom...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Change is coming! How can we respond in victory? We are in "Chapter 2" of our conquest. My prayer and belief are that "The latter glory of IBM will be greater than the former glory." Change is underway. Here is a principle to consider as you prepare to take full advantage of this new opportunity. As we grow in our capacity as leaders, we understand th...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. When I first joined IBM, I recall being filled with excitement by the fact that I was now a member of one of the best companies on the planet. Can you imagine a country boy like me who had never traveled outside of my home town more than a dozen times, including my first trip to college? Now, I find myself here with an opportunity to examine my journey and the journeys o...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. You have a personal pathway to becoming and achieving all you were created to accomplish. Great leaders recognize this and are intentional in acquiring wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Wisdom serves as a trustworthy guide in the many decisions we face on our journey. Understanding helps us to make the right choices. A new group of Summit Leaders named their cohort &...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. I am encouraged and grateful to be associated with leaders that exhibit endurance. Leaders who influence us possess endurance. Do not grow weary in doing good. You will receive a reward if you do not give up. Endurance requires that we lay aside anything that hinders us on our journey. Today, I listened to three Summit Leaders sharing experiences requiring perseverance....

Greetings, Summit Leaders. October is an excellent time of year to prepare for even greater things ahead for you on your journey. Also, the changes in nature, announce the coming of something new. Can you sense something big is underway in your life right now? Expecting, anticipating, and preparing for your "breakthrough" is exciting! The priority of a leader during this time is the deve...