LEADERSHIP & JAZZ.
Leaders aim to release control; managers aim to keep control. Renown jazz musician, Wynton Marsalis, observes “the perception of jazz is...
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EMPOWERING TO LEAD
Hello! Welcome to my blog where I share principles, processes and practices to empower leaders towards greater effectiveness. Whether you are a seasoned leader looking to ‘sharpen the saw’ or a newer leader just getting started on your leadership journey this blog has something for you. Empowering others to lead has added such value to my life, and I love having the opportunity to build a community of learning leaders with a shared interest in continuous improvement. Let's grow together!
HOW TO USE THIS BLOG
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(1) So each post takes about one-minute to read.
(2) Blog posts are organized by topics so you can easily locate the ‘right now’ insight to enhance your leadership effectiveness.
(3) Add comments to posts and become a member of our community of learning leaders. The greatest insights come from collective expertise.
(4) Check out our Monthly Leadership Profile and Read for a deeper leadership dive and reflection.
MAY LEADERSHIP PROFILE
Andrew R. Summerfield
Andrew, President and Creative Director of Summerfield Advertising, crafts compelling brand narratives for diverse clients, championing internal integration and community impact. His holistic approach, rooted in design expertise and community engagement, fosters meaningful connections and award-winning results. Andrew has been recognized as a member of the 2015 Leadership Columbus Class, as well as one of Business First’s 2013 “Forty Under 40” and “20 People to Know in Advertising & PR.”
Andrew's favorite leadership quote:
"By doing more meaningful work, you get more meaningful results."
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LEADERSHIP READ OF THE MONTH
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
-Edited by Clayborne Carson
"I am convinced that if we are to get on the right side of the world revolution, we as a nation must undergo a radial revolution of values. We must rapidly begin the shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism are incapable of being conquered"
TODD ANTHONY WALKER
As a chief officer, advocate and educator it is clear to me that leadership matters. I started Empowering to Lead with the goal of offering readers a glimpse into my thoughts and experiences about leadership. What started out as weekly posts has evolved into a dynamic site packed with information about various leadership topics that are near and dear to me. Take some time to explore the blog and see for yourself what sparks your next level of growth. Read on and lean in!
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