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Brian Sullivan's Motivation Message for the New Year
I certainly didn't intend to go so long without blogging, but my holidays were so jammed packed that time got a way from me. And playing catch-up this week has kept me in overdrive. But it's not too late to wish you a Happy New Year. While I contemplated a timely New Year's message for this post, I read a short message that I believe is needed today and applicable to all of us.
Brian Sullivan, one of Esparza Speakers' exceptional speakers, is also an author and radio talk show host. He recently had a radio talk show with special guest Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines. Putman's personal creed, "Honesty is not the best policy, it's the ONLY policy" was the impetus for Brian's message:
Blagojevich, Madoff, Enron, ugh! What is happening? When did the word LEADER become synonymous with dishonest? Well friends, it's time for the rest of us to take over. Because the lesson learned from all of this is that while deception, half-truths, and manipulation may get some to the top, the chances of staying there without a foundation of integrity aren't very good. So let's make it our objective in 2009 to be the types of leaders that USE honesty to get to the top, regardless of how difficult being honest can often be. In fact, research done by the Tom Peters group shows us the most important elements followers look for in leaders are as follows:
Now here's the prep. There will be some time over the next 48 hours when you will have a choice to make. And at that moment you will be given the choice to deliver your message with 100 percent honesty or something less. And once you choose honesty, you have set in motion your greatest asset to becoming a top performing salesperson, manager, CEO, friend, spouse or parent. And I can honestly say, I can't wait to see how many lives you positively influence in 2009.
Brian is a successful entrepreneur, instructor, and motivator. He delivers content-rich and fun programs on sales, customer service, leadership, and presentation skills. To learn more about Brian, check out his speaker page on this site, or visit his website at www.preciseselling.com
Happy 2009!