Gail encourages listeners to live free of the acid that can eat up your life. Learn to respond to life and not just react.

This radio feature aired nationally May 24, 2013.

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This is for a chuckle and a thought later on.

This is for contemplation.

This is for my friends. I wish you all “poorly developed sense of fear!”

 
Have a great weekend!

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Do You Know How  To S.P.E.A.K?

The last severaI years I have been blessed to be an author, a radio host, and a corporate motivational speaker. I love to speak at a communication seminar for leaders. Most have to give a message or presentation in their role, or be ready for one. The most famous corporate motivational speaker for leaders was my dear friend, Zig Ziglar. He loved anyone who used acrostics.  I like them because I do not use notes.

I like to use them for the following reasons:

• S-Simple to follow and remember.
• P-Prepares an outline and emphasizes your key word.
• E-Eliminates notes. The outline is in your head.
• A-Avoids going on some bunny trail or off point.
• K-Keeps you focused on your main points and time allotment.

So how do you come up with your own acrostic to help you when you are the corporate motivational speaker?

Some helpful hints when you create your own acrostic:

• Don’t pic a long word. I try to stay between 4-6 letters in my word.
• Choose a word that is relevant to your message.
• Try the element of surprise and craft your speech without anyone knowing it is an acrostic.
• Keep weaving the word in creative ways in your presentation.

Learning to speak is more than a mere acrostic, but it is a good place to begin. When I spoke for the first time at the Ziglar Corporation, I had no idea how much Mr. Ziglar loved acrostics. I entitled my message, “Eyes to S.E.E.

Of course, this was also a play on my life message since I lost my eyesight gradually having children the doctors said we would never have. Here are some main points I still remember.

• S-Seize every moment and do not overlook opportunities. Living based on what you see will be limited and you disappointed.
• E- Enjoy the journey, no matter the obstacles or challenges. Focus on what you have and not what you have lost.
• E-Expect greatness. Living on purpose with vision will position you for more than you can see. Don’t let the failures of yesterday blur your vision, or anything skew your view.

I highly recommend you find a core ideal or word that is at the center of your message. I have a few favorite words that work for me that are always in my back pocket. Get ready to S.P.E.A.K. soon.

As a corporate motivational speaker, make sure you find your own S.P.E.A.K. If I asked you to tell me two words, six letters or less, core to your DNA of thought, how would you use them as an acrostic?

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Gail tells about bringing the family dog, Ace, along on a book tour.

This radio feature aired nationally May 23, 2013.

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Children, like arrows, need preparations to assure that they hit the target every time.

This radio feature aired nationally May 22, 2013.

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Gail tells about making a memory and the funny results of miscommunication.

This radio feature aired nationally May 21, 2013.

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Servant Leadership From a Leadership Speaker: 

(We are not all the same.)

This week I talked with a man who directs an area of leadership training in Columbus, Georgia. As leadership speakers we compared notes on the topic of servant leadership.

I first heard this term in church, but now it is commonplace in the corporate arenas. What does it mean exactly? I shared with my new friend that I feel most do not truly understand the importance and value of such a term, let alone have a vision for its importance. Perhaps you are the same.

At the root of a servant leader is the means for greatness. Jesus said, “Whoever would be great among you he must be a servant.” It is not about chains and restrictions, but about knowing the true core of greatness—serving. Any great business, product or service is built on serving a need. True success in these areas is based on serving with excellence. All business is based on finding a need and filling it.

I think that servant leadership is living a position long before any title is given. It is what you do automatically, whether anyone is watching. I love the story of George Washington. He was mounted on his horse during the battle but then dismounted to fight alongside his soldiers. The idea is you do whatever it takes to get the job done. However, beyond that fact, your leadership is not limited to where you have been mounted in your life. A true leader simply leads, no matter the hour, situation or placement.

Joseph in the scriptures was a leader in training as he served in the most difficult situations. In Egypt he started as a slave, serving the director of the house where he was assigned; sent to prison because of a false accusation and served in a leadership role while imprisoned. He served the needs of two fellow prisoners when they needed understanding and interpretation to some disturbing dreams and when released from his captivity he was assigned the second in command to serve Egypt as the assistant to the Pharaoh, using his skills and heart to save two nations. The point is a servant leader can operate anywhere he or she is positioned.

Servant leadership speaks of humility. Just as Jesus had the rights of heaven and its authority, He bowed to wash the feet of His disciples. How could such royalty and honor, bend over to wash common dirt off his followers? His example demonstrated true greatness as He served the needs around him first.

Our family favorite, “Chick-Fil-A,” is known for its employees greeting you with, “How may I serve you.”, and completing the task with, “It is my pleasure.” Zig Ziglar loved to say, “If you help others get what they want, you can have whatever you want.”

The word “servant” in front of leadership does not mean charity or for free. It in reality opens the doors for riches and wealth beyond your imagination because you have tapped into the gold vein of greatness—serving.

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What is your life assignment? Keep reaching for your dreams. God will help you.

This radio feature aired nationally May 20, 2013.

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God will help you see the things that have been invisible until now. Gail gives you a list.

This radio feature aired nationally May 17, 2013.

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