SELDI Podcast with Tony Williams

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Be encouraged. You are moving toward a great destiny. Pause and think about this. In the last two episodes, we focused on the first and second passages on our journey to becoming a member of "A Tradition of Winners!." Each milestone, when completed, positions us to become a member of the distinct group; "A Tradition of Winners." Fervent Start Focused...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Last week we identified three distinct passages on the journey to being included as a member of "A Tradition of Winners." Each milestone, when completed, positions you to become a member of the distinct group; "A Tradition of Winners." Fervent Start Focused Heart Faithful Completion A Fervent Start gives vision, excitement, enthusiasm, and optimism fo...

Congratulations! You are nominated to join "A Tradition of Winners!" Everyone desires to be a winner in life and career. Even at an early age, we begin focusing on winning and continue through life on a quest for winning. We are fortunate to have many great leaders who through their outstanding lives, provide examples we can follow. Since such a cloud of witnesses surrounds us, let us ru...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Timing is critical in life and business. Every day we are faced with a rush of activities and to-do lists for that day. Besides, we experience the unplanned events that come our way.   Timing's purpose is to get the most out of your preparation and the opportunities in front of us. To do so, we have to determine to take three key actions. They include positioning, w...

Greetings, Leaders. What would you say is the value of timing in life and business? What role does timing play in your reaching the goals you set and fulfilling your vision? What actions can we take to understand the impact of timing on our lives? How will we benefit from understanding the importance of timing in life, career, and business? These are some of the questions and answers we will seek...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Great leaders throughout history understood the significance of wisdom if they were to lead effectively and accomplish much during their lives. Why did these leaders think wisdom was so important then, and what difference will it make in our lives now if we seek, pursue, and discover wisdom as leaders? First, what is wisdom?   "Wisdom is the soundness of an action o...

Greetings, Leaders! Think about a time when you helped someone, and you witnessed the expressions on their faces. What feelings do you recall as you reflect on these experiences? If joy, fulfillment, satisfaction, and purpose describe your emotions, you share a collective experience with all great leaders. It has been said, "it is more blessed to give than to receive." Treat people the s...

Greetings, Leaders! Through extensive observation in the lives of leaders, someone wrote, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before the fall and humility comes before honor." Humility is an essential quality in the life of a leader. It qualifies a person to make an impact in the lives of others. Practicing the disciplines, principles, and insights gained through observation...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. When you exhibit courage, you affect everyone you meet on your life and career journey. We remember the leaders who encourage and inspire us through their actions, attitudes, and behaviors. They are distinctive because of their ability to overcome fear. Fear is an enemy to every leader and one that every leader will face on the life and career journey. Here are some less...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. What does eminence look like in the life of a leader? "Strength of character is the one basic trait which will be found in people who achieve greatness." Thomas J. Watson, Sr. I believe our enterprise and we are on our way to eminence. Hard work, practicing principles, disciplines, talent, and Providence can place us at the top. However, to survive, thrive, and...

Greetings, Leaders. Gentleness is the quality of being kind and careful about how you treat people. The noun gentleness is perfect for describing the way someone acts when they are caring, calm, and sweet to other people. A good leader speaks to his team with gentleness, and your favorite coach might be one who treats you with kindness. Gentleness is power under control. Think of a powerful horse...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Think and remember the good things you have received and be encouraged to move forward to conquer the even greater things ahead for you. The best is yet to come. However, we have a responsibility to believe, expect, anticipate, and prepare for it now. I recall being a participant in a national sales meeting of over 3,000 sellers hosted by our senior leader for sales. Sta...

Greetings, Leaders. The best is yet to come in your life and career. Be encouraged that you are on the threshold of something new and exceptional that is occurring right now. It is the journey to eminence — a position of great distinction or superiority in achievement, position, rank, or character. I heard someone recently say, "You don't see what you are not looking for." Let'...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Be encouraged that you are in the right place at the right time. Your current circumstances can be the best place for you to flourish and thrive while growing and continuing producing as a leader. Sometimes changes, pending storms, and uncertainty produce fear and anxiety in us. Our perception sometimes causes us to respond by fleeing because we are fearful of the outcom...

Greeting, Leaders. Now it is a beautiful, eventful, and pivotal time in our journey as leaders. All of us remember the people who influenced our thinking and placed us on the best pathways for success. Think about the person who influenced you the most. What attributes and qualities do you admire and appreciate in them that enabled them to win your heart to listen and apply their wisdom, and insig...

Greeting, Leaders. Can you recall a time in your life when you took a small step of faith that opened the door to a more significant opportunity in your life? Think about a seemingly insignificant action you can take that turns into the difference maker in your life. Do not despise the day of small beginnings. Why? Frequently, the little things are tests of our faithfulness to our mission and the...

Greetings, Leaders. You are on an exciting journey toward a great destination. You can excel and accomplish much. It is a treasure to be in your position with the outlook ahead of us so bright and great rewards to come as we grow in our lives and careers. Reaching our destination requires focus, dedication, and discipline. It also requires being alert as we go forward. It is essential that every l...

Greetings, Leaders. Flourishing means to thrive, grow, be secure, and make to most of every circumstance and opportunity. Isn't it wonderful to see someone or something flourish in life? Have you ever noticed a tree that has grown to an enormous height, flowers that display bright and beautiful colors, or a person that seems to be joyful all the time? Let's make it our goal to become lea...

Greetings, Leaders. Be encouraged, my friends! Whatever you are experiencing at this time in your life is the preparation of your character for the dream you have for your future. Your perspective and willingness to change will keep you moving forward to your destination. Consider both good and bad circumstances to be a test from which you will receive a pass or fail grade. Our attitude and respon...

Greetings, Leaders. Character is the top requirement for any great leader. Why should we be interested in this quality for our lives? You are here for such a time as this.  The latter glory will be higher than the former glory.  Your response to the opportunity is essential. Great leaders prepare themselves for the great opportunity ahead of them.  When preparation and opportunity meet a star burs...

Greetings, Leaders. Patience, Perseverance, and Practice are essential attributes for all leaders. The 3 P's will help us arrive at the right place and the right time. When preparation meets opportunity, we experience the starburst effect of growth, success, and fulfillment. Timing is everything in business and life. Be patient with your growth, reaching your goals and becoming the leader you...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother or sister. What a joy to experience life with a true friend! If you have someone that you can call your "best friend" you are rich beyond measure. Reaching our full potential as a person and a leader requires a friend that sticks closer than a brother. I often reflect on how enriched my life is because of my b...

Greetings, Summit Leaders! If you were to describe one word that you would want most to define you as a leader what would it be? Some may say, confident, smart, decisive, successful, brilliant, great are just a few descriptors that come to my mind. However, when you carefully examine the lives of great leaders, you see the word "integrity" associated with their names. Why would you say i...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. Be encouraged that you are here for such a time as this! We are expanding into new and fruitful territory. Occupying and enjoying your place and time requires discipline and focus. Otherwise, we could lose this great opportunity. Here are some valuable insights for us to keep in our minds. Everyone wants to make an impact on their life and career journey. The great leade...

Greetings, Summit Leaders. What joy awaits those who find themselves being a part of something new! Can you recall a time when you experienced something new that just filled you with awe, excitement, and wonder? The best days of our lives are the ones we take time to notice, reflect and enjoy the new things that are occurring before us and around us. I understand in my heart; "I am doing some...