“Build Your Own Ladder” “Four Principles for Career Success” Dr. Tony Zeiss Wake Up Call People + Purpose = Success Cultivate Peak Performance… - in yourself, - in your employees. Build Your Own Ladder I. Vision II. Thought III. Influence IV. Reciprocity I. Power of Vision POWER OF VISION + WILL TO SUCCEED = SUCCESS PURPOSE + PASSION = VISION Greatest Predictor of Career Success “Personal Vision” II. Power of Thought We Are What We Think Thoughts Belief Action Optimistic or Pessimistic Reactive or Anticipatory What determines your attitude? Your thoughts! “Remember, whether you think you can or you can’t… you’re right!” - Henry Ford Thoughts are seeds … • Plant your life garden with seeds to bear good fruit. NEUROPLASTICITY (What goes in comes out) ~ III. Power of influence Faith, knowledge and a good heart are useless without the ability to influence and accomplish things. Power of Influence (Lead your people) 9. Law of Learning 8. Law of Self-Confidence 7. Law of Organization 6. Law of Results 5. Law of Problem Solving 4. Law of Team Work (Trusting Relationships) 3. Law of Work Ethic 2. Law of Communication 1. Law of Attitude Thoughts Belief Action Old John If You Don’t Like the Facts Change Your Attitude Four Primary Motivators of Workers 1. Recognition 2. Sense of Belonging 3. Personal Growth and Making a Difference 4. Fair Compensation~ (Love your people) IV. Power of Reciprocity “We Reap What We Sow” “Do Unto Others…” Physical Laws • Gravity Spiritual Laws • Reciprocity • Those who sow trouble harvest it. Rx for Leadership Success • Love life. • Love others. • Do good works. ~ Lead ‘em with Optimism!