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Message From the President

Well, I've gone and done it now!! Last month, I invited you to join me in attending a retreat, How to be a Positively Powerful Person, being conducted by Dr. Joel Martin and Les Brown. I went and it was wonderful - powerful! So wonderful and powerful in fact, that I announced at the end that I would have a book written by next August! The title of the book is Leadership that Transforms and it will focus, in part, on some of the concepts from the assessment, “ Are You a Transformational Leader? ”, that I launched last month. The assessment measures behaviors related to key components of transformational leadership: values, vision, integrity and motivational style. Take assessment now.

This declaration about the book being completed was a bold move on my part on a couple of dimensions. First, those of you who know me well, know that I'm not exactly lacking for interesting projects and activities to pursue. It's not like I've got a lot of free time to sit around and write a book. But now that I've gone public with this declaration, the threat of public humiliation will, I'm sure, encourage me to find the time and resources to complete it.

The second part of the bold move was letting go of my extreme self-reliant approach to life and any need to do this on my own. As a result of having asked for support in this commitment (imagine that!), I've received many great resources that will be invaluable in the fulfillment of this vision. One of my requests was for recommendations for exemplary leaders that I could interview for inclusion in the book and my first interview is already scheduled!

So, I'll make this request of you…If you know any great leaders that you think should be profiled in my book, please write me and let me know who they are and how I can contact them. Also, if you would be so kind to let them know I'll be contacting them, I would deeply appreciate it.

Stay tuned for progress reports on the development of my first book!

Loretta Love Huff

Feature Article:
Leadership That Transforms - Values

As I developed the Are You a Transformation Leader? assessment, I also formulated a 6-month coaching program that reflects the key components and behaviors of transformational leadership mentioned above; values, vision, integrity and motivational style . The program also incorporates observations I've made over the years as I've coached business owners and leaders in organizations particularly around communication, planning and execution.

In the program, the first issue you address is the clarification and articulation of your values. Values guide every major decision you make.

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September is shaping up to be a pretty full month. It's Back to Speaking time for me.

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For those of you who can see me locally in the Phoenix area, here are some of the venues where I'll be appearing:

Wednesday, September 14, 6:00 p.m. dinner meeting, Chandler, AZ Business Women's Association (ABWA), 6 Keys to Dissolving Disputes. Contact Sharon Olthouse, 480-833-2138 to reserve your seat.

Wednesday, September 21, 10 a.m. to noon, Ottawa University, Phoenix/Ahwahtukee campus. Leadership that Transforms Overview. Contact Brian Simpson, brian.simpson@ottawa.edu, 602-749-5178 to register.

Wednesday, September 21, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., Scottsdale, Caring for Your Soul in Matters of Money®. This session will be recorded. Special, reduced pricing. Visit caringforyoursoulinmattersofmoney.com to register.

Wednesday, September 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Fresh Start Women's Foundation, Central Phoenix, 6 Keys to Dissolving Disputes, call 602-261-7143 to register.

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