1. The Academy for Leadership and Development The Academy for Advanced Leadership and Development www.chairacademy.com

2.  Why People Fail  Mindset for Success  Rhythm of Life  Leader’s Legacy  Your Summit Awaits

3. Obstacles to Success—Simon Reynolds ObstacleContribution to Failure Unclear PurposeWhat you want, how you’ll get it. Destructive ThinkingIf I think I can’t I can’t! Mistaking IQ for EQThinking/feeling affect actions. Fixed MindsetI like the way I am, I’m perfect. Weak EnergyI have too much to do today. StressStress affects/directs performance. Few RelationshipsLife cannot be a lonely endeavor. Lack of PersistenceStuff happens, deal with it or...! Not Focusing on Strengths We tend to focus on what we are told we are bad at. Fixing us is not fun!

4. o Moving Forward o Gaining Knowledge o Reaching Out o Opening Your World o Walk toward wisdom Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller “Growing for a leader is like oxygen to a deep sea diver; without it you die. Unlike the diver you may not physically die—but if you stop growing, your influence will erode; and over time, you can even lose the opportunity to lead at all.”

5.  Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle  Philosophy  Attitude  Activity  Results  Lifestyle

6.  How do you feel about yourself?  What’s your real priority?  Do you possess the will to act?  What’s your plan?  How will you deal with failure?  Who’s going to help?  How will you celebrate your success? Carol S. Dweck “Growth Mindset: is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.”

7.  Thomas Jefferson was 33 years old when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.  Mother Teresa was 42 when she founded the Missionaries of Charity.  Henry Ford was 55 when he started his first manufacturing assembly line.  Winston Churchill was 65 when he became Britain’s Prime Minister.  Michelangelo was 72 when he designed the Dome of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.  Ichijirou Araya was 100 when he climbed Mount Fuji.

8. “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” Thomas Jefferson “Your attitude colors every aspect of your life. It is like the minds paintbrush.” John Maxwell IT’S A MATTER OF ATTITUDE! “It’s attitude over aptitude that ultimately determines your altitude in life.” ___________________________________ Bob Moward, Basketball Coach Motivational Speaker

9. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT PLAN Name Objective What I intend to do. Who will help.

10.  One Internal Mentor, One External.  What kind of support will you need?  Builder  Champion  Collaborator  Companion  Connector  Energizer  Mind Opener  Navigator Vital Friends o Who do you trust? o Who will invest the time and effort? o Who knows YOU and YOUR organization? o Who’s willing, ready and able to serve?

11.  Make your dreams your goal.  Care enough to confront.  Follow your passion without obsession.  Keep your promises through your actions.  Face your fears, focus on what's important.  Thank those who help you to the top.  Look to the future, your summit awaits. Jamie Clarke

12.  Success is hard work.  Make what matters most routine.  Avoid being obsessed with the little stuff.  Identify your passions.  Search for tipping points.  Create alignment—the environment always wins.  Be mindful of your promises especially the one’s you make to yourself.  Be Resilient.

13. o Be Reflective o Be Focused o Be Intentional o Think Forward o Invest in YOU and OTHERS

14. Record 2-3 ideas, issues that came out of the discussion that were most meaningful to you.