SELDI Podcast with Tony Williams

Greetings, Leaders.   Perspective makes a difference! When we see our long list of to-do's and goals, they can be overwhelming.   But, to the leader who walks by faith and not by sight, these to-do's and challenges are "Opportunities and breaking through" to becoming the leader you are and impacting others for good as you go!   "Breaking through" is a mindset a leader...

    Greetings, Leaders.   Rejoice! There is hope for all who aspire to do more excellent works.    Hope for the future is one of the most empowering attributes great leaders exercise in their lives. "But as for you, be strong and courageous, for there is a reward for your work ."     There are several critical benefits of hope in our thinking.    A leader's mental outlook matters im...

Greetings, Leaders.    Joy! This one emotion dramatically impacts our ability to endure, gain new strength, and receive the power to overcome all life's challenges.    Can you recall a time when you experienced joy? This emotion makes life worth living in the moment because it resonates with our core identity.     "To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.&qu...

Greetings, Leaders.   Change is inevitable and is the friend of great leaders.   I love to observe beautiful butterflies. They remind me of the process great leaders undergo. Their growth requires effort to work through their journey from a caterpillar to a cocooned pupa and pressing outward until a breakthrough to become what providence built in them.   Great leaders understand that change is nec...

Greetings, Leaders.    Someone once said, "Timing is everything in life and business."   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...

Greetings, Leaders.   As a person thinks in their heart, so they are. This ancient quote packs truth that impacts every dimension of a leader's life. "Guard your heart above all else, for from it come the issues of life."     Be an encourager and remind someone of who they are today! Someone once said, " a person has joy in an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word.&qu...

Greetings, Leaders. It is possible to finish strong this year! It is possible to start best for next year! It all starts within us as leaders. Recently, in a conversation with a leader, she shared her admiration of the leader from ancient times named Daniel. She admires his courage, conviction, and confidence despite the incredible challenges he faced in his career and life journey. The essential...

  Greetings, Leaders.   Rejoice! Again, I say rejoice.   Wherever you are now on your journey, rejoice that you are here at this point on the way. Be encouraged by taking time to wait; you will gain new strength. You will walk and not faint. Run and now be tired.   How is this possible?   When we wait, regardless of the time, it is a mindset and perspective we gain in addition to replenishing our...

  Greetings,  Leaders.    Commitment precedes power!   We are climbing to reach our summit as leaders in business and life. There are parallels to the actual climb in our lives and on Mt Everest.    Recently, I listened to Alison Levine, the author of On the Edge - Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments  share insights that helped her lead a team in reaching the summi...

Greetings, Leaders.   Every day we can impact people encouragingly. They could be a family member, colleague, client, or someone you casually meet on your life and career journey.     No encounter is insignificant in the mindset of great leaders. Great leaders possess a unique gift of engaging people everywhere they go. The good news is that this quality is available to everyone.   This week durin...

Greetings, Leaders.   Life and career are fast-moving and ever-changing. Each of us needs a proven strategy to build safeguards on our journey to prevent us from becoming overwhelmed.   What is your strategy for protecting yourself from being overwhelmed?   An IBM intern shared with me his strategy. "Time management, big to-do lists, step back now and then to relax between requirements helps...

  Greetings, Leaders.   At this moment, each of us is experiencing change. You may be in a new assignment, your company may be undergoing restructuring, or you may be experiencing a challenge in your personal or career life journey.   Often, we face the temptation to resist change, even if it is for our good. Regardless of our circumstances, there are several proven steps great leaders employ when...

Greetings, Leaders.   Someone once said that "everything rises and falls on leadership."   Someone said, "Nothing so determines a person's ability to lead than their ability to lead themselves."   This week I listened to two IBM interns share profound insight that moved me to think about "Leadership- moving up to higher ground!" - the process."   Two-step pr...

Greetings, Leaders.    Rejoice, my friends. Again, I say, rejoice!    You are in an excellent time for your journey.   Now you stand on the edge of a promising journey ahead. Someone once said, "Timing is everything in business and life." All of this is true for you!    Now, in 2022 we are ready to do and see more wondrous works than ever before. Make giving a priority on your journey. G...

Greetings, Leaders.   Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Joy flows from our hearts and our thoughts. Your thought process affects your feelings, and feelings produce behaviors.   Joy! This one emotion has an enormous impact on a person's ability to endure, gain new strength, and develop the power to overcome all life's challenges.   Can you recall a ti...

Greetings, Leaders.   You are a leader. Understanding this is the beginning point of a great adventure into the good works created for you to walk in them. Each of us has a pathway that is uniquely ours.   It's a great adventure to discover our purpose and impact the circumstances we encounter on your life and career journey.   Wherever you find yourself today and whatever the circumstance, s...

Greetings, Leaders.   Everyone is a builder.   You are building successful lives and careers.   Each of you has qualities of character that are uniquely yours. We call them attributes. Some examples are vision, integrity, attitude, enthusiasm, and tenacity, which are some of the critical elements of a good foundation.    Every wise leader calculates the cost to become the person they envision and...

Greetings, 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, intelligent, decisive, successful, brilliant, and outstanding 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...

Greetings, Leaders.   Rejoice! Again, I say rejoice!   It's a new season!    Every leader goes through seasons of life and career. Your attitude and perspective significantly impact the effectiveness of your work and the outcomes.   Be outcome-focused on your vision coming to fruition! Someone said, "The vision is for an appointed time. Though the vision tarries, wait for it. It will sur...

Greetings, Leaders. 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 discern the most remarkable wins in serving others as we gain wisdom. We are fortunate to have many great leaders who, through their extraordinar...

Greetings, Leaders.   Rejoice! Rejoice on this day because you can impact someone's life and career journey.   One of the most potent experiences is having someone care about us. Someone expressing their love and watching through actions and words is even more powerful.   Think about that person who encourages you and inspires you to keep moving forward despite the unknowns, doubts, heartache...

Greetings, Leaders.   Be encouraged today that you are part of a winning team!     It can be the most outstanding team of all time. It depends on you!   John Wooden is considered by many to be one of the best coaches. From 1964-to 1975, John Wooden led UCLA to nine national championships, including seven straight and three undefeated seasons (1966-67, 1971-72, 1972-73). "Much can be accomplis...

Greetings, Leaders.   "Rejoice! Again, I say rejoice." is a quote from a great leader in encouraging those he loved. It's springtime! Encourage someone today on your journey!   I am thankful to be part of a great team and, together, accomplishing something great!   This week, an IBM New Seller Leader shared her gratitude for her journey on her IBM path. "It is amazing the growt...

Greetings, Summit Leaders.   Each of us will face many decisions on our journey in life and career. When standing at the crossroads and seeking which direction, we can find the confidence to make the best choice.     You may be facing what seems impossible. You may feel weary, and the prospects seem dim.    Be encouraged because we can walk by faith and not by sight.     Someone asks, "Is the...

  Greetings, Summit Leaders.   "Together, we are better." Unity in purpose is a beautiful blessing in knowing that you are never alone on your life and career journey.   What makes where we are right now special is our perspective. When we see ourselves serving others along the way, our purpose in life and career begins to focus.   You are a leader with purpose. Do not let kindness and t...