SELDI Podcast with Tony Williams
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsYou are a leader. Everyone can discover their pathway for their leadership journey in life and career. SELDI "Career Principles Series" identifies and applies principles that great leaders modeled before us.
Our vision is to engage, equip and encourage leaders worldwide in applying the principles and reaping the rewards. Become a catalyst for awakening and growth for the "good works" ahead for us. We are here for such a time as this! Timing is everything in life and business!
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
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"A Tradition of Winners!" Your nomination. - Part 2
October 02, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 7.94 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. Last week we identified three distinct passages on the journey to being included as a member of "A Tradition of Winners." Each milestone, when completed, positions you to become a member of the distinct group; "A Tradition of Winners." Fervent Start Focused Heart Faithful Completion A Fervent Start gives vision, excitement, enthusiasm, and optimism for the journey. A Focused Heart empowers us with assurance, boldness, courage, and confidence to persevere...
"A Tradition of Winners!" - Your nomination.
September 25, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.22 MBCongratulations! 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 are fortunate to have many great leaders who through their outstanding lives, provide examples we can follow. Since such a cloud of witnesses surrounds us, let us run with patience the race set before us by fixing our eyes on the goal. "What is it that you...
Part 2 - "The Value of Timing in Life and Business."
September 19, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. Timing is critical in life and business. Every day we are faced with a rush of activities and to-do lists for that day. Besides, we experience the unplanned events that come our way. Timing's purpose is to get the most out of your preparation and the opportunities in front of us. To do so, we have to determine to take three key actions. They include positioning, waiting, and receiving. We hear about being in the right place at the right time. There...
"The Value of Timing in Life and Business."
September 12, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.26 MBGreetings, Leaders. 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, career, and business? These are some of the questions and answers we will seek during the coming weeks as we examine the lives of great leaders and their responses t...
" The Pursuit and Discovery of Wisdom." Your advantage.
September 05, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.71 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. Great leaders throughout history understood the significance of wisdom if they were to lead effectively and accomplish much during their lives. Why did these leaders think wisdom was so important then, and what difference will it make in our lives now if we seek, pursue, and discover wisdom as leaders? First, what is wisdom? "Wisdom is the soundness of an action or decision concerning the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment."...
"The Value and Reward of Volunteering."
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBGreetings, Leaders! Think about a time when you helped someone, and you witnessed the expressions on their faces. What feelings do you recall as you reflect on these experiences? If the words joy, fulfillment, satisfaction, and purpose describe your emotions, you share a collective experience with all great leaders. It has been said; "it is more blessed to give than to receive." In everything treat people the same way you want them to treat you, your family, and your descendants. ...
"The Benefits of Humility in Leadership."
August 14, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.48 MBGreetings, Leaders! Through extensive observation in the lives of leaders, someone wrote, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before the fall and humility comes before honor." Humility is an essential quality in the life of a leader. It qualifies a person to make an impact in the lives of others. Practicing the disciplines, principles, and insights gained through observations of the lives of great leaders will help us accomplish great things in our lives and careers...
"Overcoming fear. - Experiencing Your Breakthrough."
July 18, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.53 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. When you exhibit courage, you affect everyone you meet on your life and career journey. We remember the leaders who encourage and inspire us through their actions, attitudes, and behaviors. They are distinctive because of their ability to overcome fear. Fear is an enemy to every leader and one that every leader will face on the life and career journey. Here are some lessons learned by observing the responses of great leaders when facing a fearful circumstan...
Part 4 - "A leader's example to consider. - The journey to eminence."
July 10, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. What does eminence look like in the life of a leader? "Strength of character is the one basic trait which will be found in people who achieve greatness." Thomas J. Watson, Sr. I believe our enterprise and we are on our way to eminence. Hard work, practicing principles, disciplines, talent, and Providence can place us at the top. However, to survive, thrive, and flourish, we need vital qualities that protect us as leaders. Otherwise, our position will be sh...
Part 3 - "The journey to eminence. - Seven key qualities."
July 04, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.99 MBGreetings, Leaders. Gentleness is the quality of being kind and careful about how you treat people. The noun gentleness is perfect for describing the way someone acts when they are caring, calm, and sweet to other people. A good leader speaks to his team with gentleness, and your favorite coach might be one who treats you with kindness. Gentleness is power under control. Think of a powerful horse who has never learned how to harness its strength for the good of its owner. The hor...
Part 2 - "The journey to eminence. - Seven key qualities."
June 26, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.71 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. Think and remember the good things you have received and be encouraged to move forward to conquer the even greater things ahead for you. The best is yet to come. However, we have a responsibility to believe, expect, anticipate, and prepare for it now. I recall being a participant in a national sales meeting of over 3,000 sellers hosted by our senior leader for sales. Standing in front of sales leaders from all across North America, he spoke of the need to "b...
"The journey to eminence. - Seven key qualities."
June 20, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MBGreetings, Leaders. The best is yet to come in your life and career. Be encouraged that you are on the threshold of something new and exceptional that is occurring right now. It is the journey to eminence — a position of great distinction or superiority in achievement, position, rank, or character. I heard someone recently say, "You don't see what you are not looking for." Let's begin looking for the indicators and participate in the next milestone on our journey to eminence. The seve...
"Grow where you are planted!"
June 12, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.3 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. Be encouraged that you are in the right place at the right time. Your current circumstances can be the best place for you to flourish and thrive while growing and continuing producing as a leader. Sometimes changes, pending storms, and uncertainty produce fear and anxiety in us. Our perception sometimes causes us to respond by fleeing because we are fearful of the outcomes — a pending organizational change, losing a big sales opportunity or doubting that we...
"Who is your Teacher?"
June 06, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.39 MBGreeting, Leaders. Now it is a beautiful, eventful, and pivotal time in our journey as leaders. All of us remember the people who influenced our thinking and placed us on the best pathways for success. Think about the person who influenced you the most. What attributes and qualities do you admire and appreciate in them that enabled them to win your heart to listen and apply their wisdom, and insight into your life? One Summit Leader said it was the influence of her grandmother. Remembe...
"Small Steps for a Great Destiny."
May 30, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.03 MBGreeting, Leaders. Can you recall a time in your life when you took a small step of faith that opened the door to a more significant opportunity in your life? Think about a seemingly insignificant action you can take that turns into the difference maker in your life. Do not despise the day of small beginnings. Why? Frequently, the little things are tests of our faithfulness to our mission and the seeds we plant that produce astounding results. The key word is adaptability. Some of us...
"Walking, Circumspectly."
May 22, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.08 MBGreetings, Leaders. You are on an exciting journey toward a great destination. You can excel and accomplish much. It is a treasure to be in your position with the outlook ahead of us so bright and great rewards to come as we grow in our lives and careers. Reaching our destination requires focus, dedication, and discipline. It also requires being alert as we go forward. It is essential that every leader walk circumspectly in life to fulfill their destiny. What does it mean to walk c...
"Flourishing where you are."
May 16, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.71 MBGreetings, Leaders. Flourishing means to thrive, grow, be secure, and make to most of every circumstance and opportunity. Isn't it wonderful to see someone or something flourish in life? Have you ever noticed a tree that has grown to an enormous height, flowers that display bright and beautiful colors, or a person that seems to be joyful all the time? Let's make it our goal to become leaders who are like trees along a riverbank bearing luscious fruit each season without fail. Their leave...
"The Character of a great leader." - Part 2
May 08, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.75 MBGreetings, Leaders. Be encouraged, my friends! Whatever you are experiencing at this time in your life is the preparation of your character for the dream you have for your future. Your perspective and willingness to change will keep you moving forward to your destination. Consider both good and bad circumstances to be a test from which you will receive a pass or fail grade. Our attitude and response determine your advancement. If I could turn back time to be beginning of my career...
"The Character of a great leader."
May 02, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.57 MBGreetings, Leaders. Character is the top requirement for any great leader. Why should we be interested in this quality for our lives? You are here for such a time as this. The latter glory will be higher than the former glory. Your response to the opportunity is essential. Great leaders prepare themselves for the great opportunity ahead of them. When preparation and opportunity meet a star burst of good, even great things occur. "Do you see a person skilled at their work? They will stand...
"The 3 P's are Invaluable. - Overcoming Worry."
April 25, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 7.89 MBGreetings, Leaders. Patience, Perseverance, and Practice are essential attributes for all leaders. The 3 P's will help us arrive at the right place and the right time. When preparation meets opportunity, we experience the starburst effect of growth, success, and fulfillment. Timing is everything in business and life. Be patient with your growth, reaching your goals and becoming the leader you envision. Workmanship takes time! How do we practice patience? First, we must run with patience...
"The Power of a Friend."
April 18, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.66 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother or sister. What a joy to experience life with a true friend! If you have someone that you can call your "best friend" you are rich beyond measure. Reaching our full potential as a person and a leader requires a friend that sticks closer than a brother. I often reflect on how enriched my life is because of my best friend, Rob. Our relationship grew over 40 years to become one of the greatest treasures of my ...
"Integrity in the Heart of a Leader."
April 11, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.39 MBGreetings, Summit 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, smart, decisive, successful, brilliant, great 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 would you say integrity is a vital quality in the character of a leader? It seems to come back to the nature of the ...
"Reaching Your Full Potential as a Leader!
April 03, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 7.49 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. Be encouraged that you are here for such a time as this! We are expanding into new and fruitful territory. Occupying and enjoying your place and time requires discipline and focus. Otherwise, we could lose this great opportunity. Here are some valuable insights for us to keep in our minds. Everyone wants to make an impact on their life and career journey. The great leaders are always checking where they are on the journey. They take time to reflect on past ...
"Being A Part of Something New!"
March 28, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.76 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. What joy awaits those who find themselves being a part of something new! Can you recall a time when you experienced something new that just filled you with awe, excitement, and wonder? The best days of our lives are the ones we take time to notice, reflect and enjoy the new things that are occurring before us and around us. I understand in my heart; "I am doing something new. Now it springs forth. Do you not see it and will you not be part of it?" Last week, I...
Part 2 - "Standing at the Crossroad. Which way should I go?"
March 20, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.22 MBGreetings, Summit Leaders. Each of us will face crossroads on our journey in life and career. Last week we talked about having a process for choosing the right way by asking ourselves four key questions while taking the time to wait, reflecting on past victories in similar situations until we sense something within our heart saying "this is the way walk in it." The key questions are: 1. Does this pathway align with my purpose in life and career? 2. Is this choice I am making support my ...
Part 1 - "Standing at the Crossroads." - Which direction should I go?
March 14, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.85 MBGreetings,Summit Leaders. All leaders face difficult decisions on their journey. When you have a questionable choice to make, how do you determine the right choice to make? All of us are on a journey in life and career as leaders. Many times we will face critical decisions points that can change the whole trajectory of our lives. I asked this question. "When standing at the crossroads, which direction should I go?" We need a proven process. Let's make it our goal to develop and ex...
"Reaching Your Full Potential."
March 07, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.34 MBGreetings Leaders. You can experience the best days of your life by deciding now what you want to become and accomplish. Discovering your purpose in life is essential in reaching your full potential all the days of your life. "No life grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined." The exciting adventure of finding our purpose starts with a fundamental question. "Why am I here and what is my life's purpose? Think about the great leaders and the impact of their lives once the...
"Experiencing Your Breakthrough!"
February 28, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.17 MBGreetings, Leaders. Every day we are engaged in a battle that every leader must win. The conflict occurs in our thinking. We will call it the battlefield in our minds. To reach our maximum potential, we must first win and continue winning in our thinking. Examine your thinking patterns. Do you sometimes have thoughts of doubt, fear, anxiety, worry, or other feelings of inadequacy? These are some of the many enemies we face daily. Every leader faces the negative thought patt...
Fruitfulness. "It's a New Season, New Day and New Strength."
February 14, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.21 MBGreetings, Leaders. How can we be fruitful in all seasons of our lives? The definition of fruitful is one that is producing good results; beneficial and profitable. Neuroscience research shows that our expectation, anticipation, and preparation triggers a response in our brains. Your brain forms neuronal connections based on what you repeatedly do in your life. Our journey in life and career can be affected positively and negatively by these thinking patterns. When we focus on somethi...
Part II - Fruitfulness in All Seasons - All Generations
February 07, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MBGreetings, Leaders. Be encouraged! You can be fruitful in all seasons of your life and career journey. Expect, anticipate and prepare to be productive in every season through the applications of principles we learn in life. Last week we talked about the spring of life when one is full of energy and zeal for the journey and adventure ahead. Today, we find ourselves in the summer season. What should our approach be? We should be about investing our skills, talents, and gifts in serving...
"Fruitfulness in All Seasons." - For All Generations
January 30, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBGreetings, Leaders. You can expect to be fruitful in all seasons of your life. If you are in the first year of your career, ten or forty years into your journey try these proven steps to become a leader who bears fruit in every season. Even into the later years you will still thrive, bear fruit and prosper. How is this possible? First, recognize that you have unique gifts, talents, abilities, and skills you can begin investing right now. How is it possible for an early career profession...
A B C to Victory - Attitude, Belief, Conviction
January 24, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.93 MBGreetings Summit Leaders. Everyone loves to be a winner! It gives you a sense of accomplishment and deep satisfaction when you take the time to reflect on your victory. Take time to celebrate each victory on your life and career journey. Life and career are full of challenges we must overcome and breakthroughs in reaching our full potential as leaders. Sometimes you will be challenged to change your thinking or release unhealthy emotions; such as fear, doubt, and unbelief to experience ...
Part II - "Who Will Asend the Hill? The Steps for Reaching Your Summit."
January 17, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.21 MBGreetings, Leaders. Summit is a destination we seek on our life and career journey. You will ascend to the summit! The journey is not an easy climb. Nevertheless, we declare victory as we go. Every great leader must go through what I call the Valley of Testing as they go on their journey and ascend to the summit. In the Valley of Testing, we will fight the negative thoughts that attack our minds. Questions like, "What if?" come to you. What if you fail? What if you look like a fool...
"Who Will Ascend the Hill? - Steps to Reaching Your Summit!
January 09, 2019 00:00 - 6 minutes - 12.4 MBGreetings Summit Leaders. Summit is a destination we seek on our life and career journey. It is a place that we will reach. Our calling compels leaders to accomplish greater things by applying unique talents, skills, gifts, and imaginations. Where are you in your life and career journey? This time can be the most exhilarating and exciting time of your life. Planning and goal setting are the most exciting times for me. I love the opportunity to envision the impossible and see the unima...
"Deeper and Greater 2019"
January 03, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBGreetings, Leaders. I believe that 2019 is our year for more profound personal growth and more significant impact as leaders. Set your heart to grow where planted. Persevere when the challenges come. This description knows a great leader; "he set his face like a flint to accomplish his purpose." Determine to commit yourself to do more excellent works in 2019. Extend your reach. Expand your vision. Exercise your faith. Challenges of life and career will test every great leader. What...
"The Song in the Heart of a Leader"
December 27, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.35 MBGreetings Leaders. When was the last time you sang a song in rejoicing over the victories in your life? The secret to unlocking the imagination, that lifts the soul and energizes spirit and body exists in singing and rejoicing. "Neuroscience proves that singing connects neural pathways and fires up the right temporal lobe of the brain, releasing endorphins, which make people healthier, happier, smarter and more creative. Music-making and singing activate multiple brain networks. Not surpr...
"The Caterpillar Who Believes He Can Fly." - Part II
December 20, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MBGreetings Leaders. Great leaders at some point on their life journey discover who they can be and resolve to move forward in spite of circumstances toward to their destiny. Last week we talked about the doubting Caterpillar who moved from doubt to belief through a vision created by his encouraging friend named Monarch Butterfly. Sometimes, like Caterpillar, it takes time to discover that our circumstances are preparing us for our destinations. As we know, the caterpillar is destined t...
"The Caterpillar Who Believed He Could Fly." - Part I
December 13, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBGreetings! Leaders. Great leaders take the time to recall past victories in their lives and career journey. Through reflecting they gain deeper insight into what is occurring in their lives and careers. These insights help us to connect the dots of our life journey. We begin to discern sound perspectives and discoveries about ourselves. When we consistently practice the principle of recalling and reflecting, we will remember "turning points" that change us. You will discern " a process...
Unity - The Power Within and Without. - Part II
December 05, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.84 MBGreetings Summit Leaders. You are here for such a time as this! Wherever you are right now on your life, and career journey it is your opportunity to experience fulfillment and satisfaction. Embrace it by becoming a catalyst for unity. It all begins with you. What are the positive effects of unity? Unity empowers individuals, families, and companies to withstand adversity, fulfill destinies and impact the world as we go. Envision your family, team or company being in unison. They are ...
Unity - The Power Within and Without. - Part 1
November 29, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.94 MBGreetings! Leaders. All of us have met people who are optimistic and positive about life even when things are not going well, or situations are becoming very stressful? Many of us experience a family life that is so caring and supportive that it is apparent there is a special togetherness. It's a beautiful thing to observe and experience. Unity in a person, family or company is powerful! It is possible to experience a life of peace, hope, purpose, fulfillment, and excitement resulting fr...
Attitude of Gratitude - Thanksgiving Message
November 21, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.16 MBThis week many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends all over the United States. What a joyous time this is as we come together and enjoy each other and share meals! What are you most thankful for as you reflect on your life and career journey today? Take time to get alone with pen and paper and write down the things, turning points, people and events that were breakthrough moments in your life. When you do this exercise, you will discover a reoccurring process...
The Benefits of Wisdom in living and leading.
November 15, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutes - 11.5 MBGreetings, Leaders. Please reflect on these quotes regarding wisdom. "Cherish wisdom. It will raise you up. It will bring you honor when you embrace it." "So turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding." "Wisdom is the application of insights gained through experience in the discernment and selection of the best course of action in any given situation." Today, we will focus on the benefits of this treasure. We can enjoy wisdom's benefits in three areas. I am sure yo...
Wisdom for Living and Leading
November 07, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.26 MBGreetings, Leaders. Would you say you are a wise person? Wisdom is one of the essential qualities we need as leaders who desire to live enriched and fulfilling lives and help others do the same. Each day we face a multitude of decisions. Our choices each day determine the quality of our days and the outcome of our lives. I recently read that you and I make about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day. A study by researchers at Cornell University indicates that we make 226.7 de...
The Pathway in finding Eminence.
November 01, 2018 00:00 - 7 minutes - 12.8 MBEminence is as a position of prominence. Here are several steps we can take to discover our pathway to eminence. We stand today before open doors of opportunity to the pathway we will choose. What you focus on today, the decisions and commitments you make will set the direction of your entire life and will affect every area of your life. How can we choose wisely? From ancient times, leaders discovered that certain principles are always correct when making the right choices. The followi...
Part III B - Living and Enjoying the Balanced Life.
October 24, 2018 00:00 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBGreetings, Leaders! Today, we will focus on three aspects of Living a Balanced Life and the benefits. As we travel our leadership journey, we are learning through observation from the lives of great leaders who are setting the examples for us to follow. Think about someone who comes to mind who embodies living the balanced life and study the outcomes of their way of living. The quality and character of their experiences speak to us. Collectively our impact as leaders in our company, ou...
"Responding to life's pressures."
October 03, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.62 MBGreetings, Leaders. How can leaders respond to the pressures of life? "Where is your focus?" I ask myself this question when I begin to feel the pressures and stress pulling me toward anxiety. Pausing and thinking about my circumstances in light of my belief helps me regain proper perspective. I have learned that the things which we allow to dominate our thinking will influence our actions. For example; when I am tempted to become anxious about what will happen to me, I remove my fo...
"Experiencing the greatest comeback of all time."
September 27, 2018 00:00 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MBHave you ever experienced a great come back? Listen to the short biographical quotes and envision yours. A leader stands in front of the team and talks about their future, what they can become if they work together, care for each other and give their very best. The team goes on to win the championship and repeatedly does it again. A business rises from being considered dead to regain its position of leadership in the industry. A small number of believers returns to their homeland underta...
"Playing for the greatest team of all time."
September 20, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.3 MBWhat is like to play on the greatest team of all time? You hear a lot about the greatest teams of all time in every walk of life from sports, history, business, and families. Researchers go to great lengths to discover the secret. MIT completed a study that used body sensors to study the engagement dynamics of high performing teams, Google commissioned an extensive multi-year group project and others gain insights by examining success stories from top performing teams such as "Pixar Studi...
Unity. The great power within us.
September 12, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 8.21 MB"The power in Unity." How can you reach your maximum potential, have the greatest impact and experience the deepest fulfillment as a leader? Accomplishing these goals is possible within the context of unity as a team. Each of us has gifts, talents, and abilities far more significant than we imagine. Coming together with others makes us even stronger. A house or team divided against itself cannot stand, but one that is unified will stand the tests of life. What we accomplish in the future...
Unity. - The power available to you.
September 05, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 9.93 MBUnity in the mind, heart, and spirit of a leader will empower you to accomplish your vision, reach your destination and have an impact in the lives of your family, colleagues, clients and all you meet. Today, let's talk about how we can develop this crucial quality in our lives. Here are three consistent things I discovered from studying the lives of great leaders.